The Leave Are Falling

Where does the time go? It`s Christmas time again and along with the winter months comes the falling of the leaves. I am sure that most of us would rather be inside in the warmth, as opposed to sweeping leaves in the cold and that is why the garden blower/garden vacuum was invented.

Whether you are trying to keep your own garden tidy or perhaps you are a professional gardener, the blower will make your life a lot easier and will certainly speed things up for you.

There are numerous reasons why you should pick up fallen leaves in the winter. When leaves fall on to your garden, they prevent sunlight and air getting in to your lawn. By removing the leaves you will have a healthier lawn. The leaves may even find themselves in drainage pipes causing you blockage problems, which could ultimately become quite costly. Furthermore, moist leaves on a footpath can become incredibly slippery, which could pose a health and safety issue, especially for the young or elderly.

If you are considering purchasing this type of equipment, World Of Mowers sells two different types of garden blower/vacuum. The first being the hand held petrol models and the second type is the walk behind version. Our hand held garden blowers can be either the type that blows leaves or the version that will blow and vacuum the leaves into a collection bag, which makes tidying the garden a real breeze. Our walk behind models are designed for those who like the finer things in life and can be used for larger areas and they certainly take all the hard work out of looking after your garden.

If you have any questions regarding which type of garden blower/vacuum would be most suitable for you, then please do not hesitate to contact us at World Of Mowers.

The New Polaris Ranger RZR S 800

The use of All Terrain Vehicles for recreation as well as for work purposes seems to be on the increase. If you have had the pleasure of using one, then you will know why they are becoming so popular as they are such great fun.

If you are looking for an off road utility vehicle then World Of Mowers recommends the Polaris Ranger RZR S 800. The New Polaris is a side by side 2 seater, which is fully road legal providing you purchase the DVLA pack which includes the 12 months Road Tax Registration Fee and Number Plate.

The Polaris Ranger has a top speed of about 60mph and with a low centre of gravity that feels pretty quick and makes for an exciting ride.

The vehicle comes with a 760cc Twin Cylinder High Output EFI Engine and the following specifications:-

* Industry-Leading 12 in. (30.5 cm.) Long-Travel Suspension
* Fox Podium X® Racing Shocks With Piggyback Reservoirs
* Rolled Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
* Maxxis® Bighorn® 26 in. Radial Tires With 12 in. Aluminum Rims

If you have any doubts about how much fun they are then just watch this youtube video.



When purchased through World Of Mowers the New Polaris Ranger RZR S will be delivered by one of our own drivers fully PDI'D and ready to Drive. The delivery man will then show you the correct way to operate the RZR s and make sure you are completely happy before he leaves. Please feel free to contact World Of Mowers if you have any questions regarding ATV's or utility vehicles.

Care Of The Winter Lawn

As we are moving rapidly into the winter season, some of you may be wondering what you should do with your lawn, if anything at all, to have it looking good for the summer months.
Well with the colder spells it is fair to say that there will be less growth in the garden, however, there are still jobs that can be done.

-Go into winter with short grass. Try starting at the end of the fall and the very beginning of winter. Try cutting the grass gradually shorter to curb extra growth at the beginning of the season. The growth will use up nutrients which will dry out the root of the grass, which ultimately may mean dead grass come the spring.

-It is worth checking your lawn for Snow Mould or Fusarium Nivale which occurs at temperatures between 0 degrees C and 8 degrees C.
Fusarium disease starts as a small yellowing patch which turn brown as the patches enlarge. Sometimes - in damp weather - a white or pinkish mould can be seen in the patches. It normally subsides a little as the air temperature warms up and lawns dry out a little. To try to avoid snow mould you should try to avoid high nitrogen fertilisers as too much growth in the winter months and snow are a bad combination. A heavy Potash fertiliser applied in Autumn or a liquid tomato feed.
If you are finding Snow Mould then using Carbendazim, which is a lawn fungicide to treat the mould is a good idea.

-Try spiking a lawn regularly throughout the year to help with drainage.

-It is worth weeding your grass in the winter. As the grass is not growing rapidly in the winter, weeds can take advantage of this and start to kill the grass. Try using a herbicide to kill the weeds before they grow or wait until thyey grow and then use a weed killer.

-Try to maintain the upkeep the garden by moving any fallen leaves, debris and seasonal yard decorations from the yard. If snow falls on these items, it creates an air-tight blanket that smothers your garden and does major damage to the blades of grass and the lawn.

-Try to stay off of the lawn when it snows.

-Very importantly, try to look after your gardening equipment. A lawnmower can be disassembled and then oiled before re-assembly. If you do use an electric mower then make sure that it is cleaned and kept in a place where damp or wet conditions will not create rust.

-Other garden tools such as rakes, spades, hoes etc should also be cleaned and again kept in a place where damp or wet conditions can not seek to cause rust and hence when it is time to re-use the equipment they are in a good condition and are ready to be used.

These are just some basic tips that you can follow to try to get your lawn looking it’s best for next season.

For all of your lawn mowers or garden machinery go to World Of Mowers.