Mountfield Lawn Mowers Review

Mountfield lawn mowers have 3 decades of experience in providing quality machinery to consumers. It is a trusted and well respected brand name in garden machinery and nothing reflects this more than the many reviews of their products created by happy customers. They offer top of the range machinery and their prices are extremely competitive.

While mowing the lawn can be a relaxing experience, a broken down piece of equipment is a mower’s worst nightmare. Mountfield mowers have innovative design components that minimize the risk of a day enjoying the serenity of your garden, turning into a huge headache.

World of Mowers carries a large line of Mountfield mowers. The range is extensive and includes mowers for use in small home gardens, all the way to mowers designed for commercial use. The vast and diverse features that each model offers, allows you to choose a mower that is ideally suited to your lawn mowing needs.

For smaller gardens there’s a great selection of compact Mountfield models to choose from. There are the self propelled and hand propelled models, which come in a variety of speeds and customized materials. There’s also an extensive selection of electric and petrol model lawn mowers designed for small to medium sized gardens.

When speed is a factor, the Mountfield M44 PD 4-Speed Aluminium Deck provides a state of the art mulching system. Mulching grass as you mow makes the job up to 30% faster. In addition, mulching the grass creates a natural fertilizer leaving the lawn greener and fuller after mowing. This is ideal for a larger lawn as it eliminates the time consuming task of having to repeatedly empty the clip bag.

The Self Propelled Mountfield S460 PD is a fantastic model. It is easy to use and energy efficient and has a large collection bag making it extremely economical. It is ideal for a moderate sized lawn and is very easy to use.

The Mountfield brand has raised the bar in the area of quality lawn equipment and continues to come out with genuinely innovative lawn mowing features. Have a browse around the World of Mowers website, for a fantastic selection of Mountfield lawn mowers and some great discounts.

A Review of the Lawnflite Lawn Mowers Range

Choosing the right lawn mower for you and your garden depends on a series of factors, most importantly the size and shape of your garden. Other things to consider, however, are lawn finish and how you wish to collect your grass cuttings. The Lawnflite mowers range has a fantastic selection of models to choose from to suit any garden.


Electric Lawnflite Lawn Mowers:
Electric lawn mowers, such as the Lawnflite E33WUK electric lawn mower, are ideal for smaller gardens. This models 33cm/13 cut enables it to work a lot faster than many other small lawn mowers on the market. There are many features on this model that will help to reduce your lawn cutting time, such as the grass bag that has a capacity of 50 litres, which means fewer trips back and forth to the compost heap. As well as this it’s a bargain at only £64.99.

Petrol Lawnflite Lawn Mowers:
The lawnflite 46 SPOHW petrol mower is a fantastic choice for medium size gardens. It’s self drive and has a large cutting width of 46cm/18 and a 70 litre grass box all designed to reduce your lawn cutting time. A special feature of this model is the high rear wheels, which improves manoeuvrability and enables the mower to travel over rough terrain.

Lawnflite Garden Tractor Mowers:
Garden Tractor mowers are ideally suited to large gardens. The Lawnflite 604GLH garden tractor has a cutting width of 76cm/30 making it perfectly suited to gardens between three quarters to one and a half acres. A great feature of this model is its tight turning circle of only 46cm/18, which is considerably smaller than many garden tractors of a similar size. An important feature of this model is the fan assisted deck; this increases the air flow in the deck and improves the grass collection ability.

Lawnflite Mulching Mowers:
A mulching mower such as the Lawnflite JE135H Garden tractor cuts the grass cuttings into fine pieces and then recycles them back into the lawn. This system is great for medium to large gardens as there is no need to empty the grass collection bag each time it is filled.

The Lawnflite lawn mowers range available at World of Mowers are built and designed to the highest standards with special features such as a powder coated finish, which greatly reduces the risk of rust damaging your lawn mower. The lawnflite range is designed with the user in mind with added special features, designed to make mowing your lawn easier and more enjoyable.

Autumn Lawn Care Tips

The Leaves are starting to fall, the days are getting shorter and so preparations are underway to ensure that by spring our gardens and lawns will be as beautiful and charming as they were during the previous spring and summer months. In order to make this happen there are a few things that must be taken care of in the autumn, as this is the best time to prepare and protect your lawn or garden from the rigors of the winter months ahead.

The first thing you must do is use a light rake to keep the lawn free of leaves and debris. Special leaf blowers and vacs are available to make this chore a little easier. The Lawnflite 44-060 Gas Chipper Vac will work wonders in the garden, collecting and clearing leaves from your lawn and garden borders. Never discard leaves to the trash, combined with compost they can be a wonderful treatment for your lawn. It's important to clear the leaves from your lawn because rain can cause the leaves to become slippery and could result in a fall. Furthermore leaving leaves on the ground for too long can also damage the grass.

Depending on the climate you live in, you could continue to mow your lawn until around November. During the autumn months it is important to keep the height of your lawn mower a little higher than usual. This will prevent your lawn from drying out, and your lawn will cope much better with the wear and tear of the winter. Rotary lawn mowers are available in gas or electric, and will do a superb job in a smaller garden, whereas a cylinder lawn mower will add a beautiful finish to any lawn.

Another important part of autumn lawn care is aeration, which will ensure that your lawn is in beautiful condition for next spring and summer. During autumn and winter, the soil on the lawn becomes compact, which makes it difficult for your lawn to breath. The process of aeration simply involves poking holes in the soil throughout the lawn. If the soil is severely compacted, this simple method may not be enough, in this case you may have to purchase or rent a piece of equipment called a lawn aerator. This equipment will pull cores or plugs out of the lawn allowing air in.

It is also important to control lawn thatch, which is a layer of dead turf grass that lies between the vegetation and the soil and has to be removed in order to maintain a healthy lawn. Soil compaction occurs when the soil is deprived of proper aeration and suffers from excessive water runoff and poor conditions for plant rooting. This problem can be corrected through core aeration. Earthworms also do a great job of working against soil compaction. If your soil compaction and lawn thatch problem is severe, purchasing a vertical mower will help a great deal.

This may sound like hard work, however, the effort you put in now will bring great rewards in the spring. Furthermore World of Mowers have a fantastic range of gardening tools and lawn equipment that will make the task of caring for your lawn this autumn much easier.

Tips for Choosing the Right Quad Bike & Utility Vehicle

When choosing the right Quad bike it is important to consider which type and model will best suits your needs. There are three different types of quad bikes to choose from, off road sports quads, off road utility quads and road legal quads.


Off Road:
The off road quads are built to handle very rough terrain whilst still providing a comfortable ride making it the perfect choice for the outdoorsman. This style of quad bike is great for transporting hunting equipment and game to and from your vehicle. The different models of Polaris Quad Bikes offer different features such as a large front storage area and all-wheel-drive. This style of quad bike is also great for trail riding and exploring terrains that other vehicles cannot.

The off road model is also well suited to the farmer. Farmers can use this machine for hauling materials and supplies, fence checking, irrigation and a variety of other jobs.

If you want the best off road performance, consider the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EPS utility quad. It also has a towing capacity of up to 150 pounds.


Road Legal:
If you want to use your quad for landscaping or grounds keeping then road legal quads are a great option. With a trailer you will be able to move tools, shrubbery and other materials around with ease. The street quad will offer the right tires and suspension for the job. Without the large treaded tires and suspension of the off road vehicles the road legal quads ride like a dream on smoother surfaces.

Keep in mind, however, that all road legal quads require vehicle registration and road tax. A valid driver’s license is also required to operate them.

The Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 XP EPS Quadricycle is a very powerful model; it comes with power steering and has room for two people to ride.

Off Road Sport:
Polaris Off road sports quads are suitable for the rider that wants speed, exceptional handling and quick response from the accelerator. If you want to try your hand at racing or just a fun day at the dunes then the sport quad is the right choice for you. The sport quad will handle like a race car and have the power to back it up.

The Polaris Outlaw 450 MXR model is purpose-built for the race track, it’s wickedly fast and is ideal for high-performance ATV racing.

Used:
If you’ve got a slightly smaller budget, then take a look at our range of used quads. With regular maintenance a used quad can last a very long time and be a great investment.

How to Care for Your Lawn Mower

The appearance of your lawn is very important; it sets your home apart from every other on your street. If you are privileged enough to have a garden with a beautiful lawn, then it is well worth splashing out on a high quality lawn mower. A well kept mower makes the difference between a well kept lawn and an ill cut choppy one. Instead of having to buy a new lawn mower every couple of years, following these simple tips on how to care for your mower during the grass cutting season, may save you a bit of change for the holidays.

In order for your mower to last longer, you need to know these simple basic steps. During the summer season, mowing your lawn puts wear and tear on the blades. Take the time to place clean gas and oil in your lawn mower and clear the carburettor area of dirt and debris on a regular basis. These may seem like obvious maintenance ideas, however, they are rarely if ever thought about by most.

One of the most crucial parts of maintaining your mower is cleaning and sharpening the blades, which in an ideal world should be done every four to six weeks. Great care must be taken when sharpening your lawn mower blades and the first thing you must do is drain any gas and disconnect the spark plug to ensure the motor doesn’t start while you are removing the blades. Remove any built up debris from the blades using a scraper and sharpen using a file in the direction of the cutting edge.

At the start of the season make sure you service the spark plugs, oil, air and gas filters before you start running your mower for the grass cutting season. If your mower is well kept throughout the year, there is really not a lot of maintenance to be done for the winter. Before packing your lawn mower away at the end of the season, make sure you disconnect the spark plug and clean the body of the mower and blade area so it is ready to go for the next grass cutting season.

A beautiful lawn can be a great space to play with your children and entertain family and friends with a barbeque or garden party. A beautiful lawn can be used all year round and keeping it beautiful is well worth the effort of taking care of your lawn mower.

7 Tips For Choosing the Right Lawn Mower

Mowing the lawn is both a chore and a longstanding tradition in our country, and choosing the right lawn mower is key to making the task easier and more enjoyable. What follows are some tips to keep in mind when you set out to buy a new mower.

1. Learn about the different types of mowers on the market

For example, a "rear bagger" will collect the clippings and help to ensure a pristine lawn, and a "side discharge" model will work well if you are cutting high grass and obstacles are not a major concern for you.

2. Keep your goal in mind

Selecting the right mower will help you to create a good-looking healthy lawn, and you will want to keep the grass at a constant height all through the growing season. This means that you will also need to cut it frequently to control coarse grass and weeds. It should be long enough to nourish the roots, and short enough to make your lawn attractive.3. Consider the size of your lawn before you buy

This will help you to choose a mower with the right cutting width. If your lawn is less than a half-acre, a 20"-22" model is called for. For a 1/2 to 3/4 acre lawn, you will need a 21"-22" mower with more horse power. (If your lawn is larger than that, think about getting a garden tractor or a lawn tractor.)

4. Consider the terrain of your property

If you will have to mow around several obstacles, a rear-bag lawn mower will allow you to maneuver more easily. On rough terrain, a high-wheel mower works best, and you will need a self-propelled mower on hills.

5. Decide if a push or self-propelled model is best for you

The first type will provide some exercise while you work, but is impractical if you are dealing with rough terrain, a large garden, or struggle pushing a mower for long periods. A self-propelled mower will require a lot less effort, and you won't be tempted to neglect your lawn.

6. Decide whether a Petorl or electric Mower would be more suited to you and your garden.

The first and perhaps the most obvious issue to consider is both the size of your garden and the length of the battery power or mower cable. Secondly, petrol mowers are much more difficult to control on a sloped lawn so an electric hover style mower would be more suitable in this case.

7. What type of lawn mower collection system is best suited to your garden?

There are a few options to conisder when choosing the right collection system for your garden. Medium to large gardens can produce large amounts of grass cuttings. A Mulching mower will cut the grass cuttings into very fine particles and then recycle them back into the lawn. Alternatively for smaller gardens a rear collection system mower will collect the grass as you mow, saving you time and energy.

Following these simple tips will ensure you choose the right mower to suit both you and your garden and help keep your lawn looking its best.

Creating a Striped Lawn

From football pitches, to tennis courts to garden shows we’ve all seen those amazing stripes in their full glory adorning the grass. Striped lawns look good as they hide imperfections in a lawn such as slight differences in colour. This is because the stripes visually break up the lawn surface with narrow bands of different colour so gradual changes across a wider area are not so noticeable.

So how do you get this effect on your lawn, surely it takes a lot of time, effort and cultivation, specialised tools and a will of iron, no not mention the worlds greenest finger?

Well actually no. Striped lawns are nowhere near as difficult as you might imagine, they just take a bit of knowhow, and the right tools for the job (Oh and a lawn).

So what is this mythical set of tools required? Well actually it’s just a lawnmower. Granted it’s not just any lawnmower, but it’s not anything out of the ordinary either. As lawnmowers come in different types, with the most typical being hover lawnmowers and rotary lawnmowers (also known as cylinder lawnmowers) you need to choose the right one.

Hover lawnmowers are of no use at all here and the reason is because to get the desired effect you have to press on the grass as it is cut. So a rotary lawnmower is the way to go. On top of this it makes all the difference if the mower you choose has a rear roller on it as well.

Now you have the tools (well the tool), we’ll cover the how to part.

A striped lawn is achieved by following a simple pattern of mowing. Most important to remember is only push the mower in one direction for each stripe. So once you mow a stripe in one direction then turn 180 degrees and mow the other way for the other stripe (or one way for light and the other for the dark stripe) then continue in this manner across the lawn.

Before you now it you’ll have the desired effect on your lawn and be the envy of your neighbours.

For a great range of rear roller lawnmowers, visit www.worldofmowers.ltd.uk

Mulching Lawnmowers - The Easy Way to Mulch Your Lawn

In agriculture and gardening, mulch is a protective cover placed over the soil, to retain moisture, reduce erosion, suppress weed growth and seed germination, and provide nutrients as they decay. The purpose of mulching in gardens and landscapes is to mimic leaf cover on forest floors.

There are many different types of materials that can be used as mulches and it can vary considerably. What mulches to use can depend on cost, appearance, availblity and the effect it has on the soil. A few common types of mulch includes

• Organic residue (Including grass clippings, leaves, straw, bark, sawdust and wood chippings)
• Compost (Needs to have any weed seed removed so as not to encourage the growth of weeds)
• Rubber Mulch (Made from recycled tyre rubber)
• Plastic Mulch (Predominant in large scale vegetable growing, crops crowing through slits or holes in plastic sheeting)
• Rock and gravel (more common in cooler climates where the rocks retain heat to help growth)

In a typical garden you are more likely to use compost and even more so grass cuttings to mulch your lawn and the easiest way to do this is with a mulching lawnmower.

Mulching lawnmowers recycle grass clippings by finely cutting and re-cutting the grass concealing cuttings within the standing grass to wilt and decompose thereby feeding the soil.

Recycling or mulching the grass in this way also saves time as there’s no more stopping to empty the grass collector - no more bagging up clippings and taking them to the tip, or having unsightly piles of rotting grass around your garden either.

For a great range of mulching lawnmowers for top brands including Honda, Lawnflite, Massey Ferguson, Hayter and Mountfield visit World of Mowers.

Mounfield Mowers at World of Mowers

Mountfield is well known and highly regarded for the quality and reliability of its lawnmowers, lawn tractors and garden equipment. The Mountfield name has been associated with lawnmowers, garden tractors, and ride on mowers for over 30 years.

There is a reason that Mounfield mowers are so highly regarded and that is quite simply that they are very good at what they do. There lawnmowers, be they electric lawnmowers or petrol lawnmowers are durable, reliable, well crafted and well made. Created to provide the best results on your lawn these quality machines will provide you with years of service and reliability and are backed up by a comprehensive manufacturer’s guarantee for peace of mind (though this varies from between models).

Along with the standard petrol mowers, Mounfield also have a great range of petrol roller mowers. Roller mowers have a rear roller that allows you to cultivate the classic British striped look on your lawn without the need for a separate roller, saving you money and time.

Mountfield also have a great range of electric lawnmowers (remember don’t use electric mowers on wet grass) and mulching lawnmowers that recycle grass clippings instead of collecting them.
World of Mowers have a huge range of Mounfield mowers including petrol mowers, rear roller mowers, electric mowers, mulching mowers along with ride on mowers and garden tractors.

Polaris Ranger Utility Vehicle from World Of Mowers

The Polaris Ranger is without a doubt one of the best UTV (Utility Vehicles) on the market today. Just a look at what it can all do - its versatility and the sheer number of variation on the base model shows just why this UTV is so successful.

The Polaris Ranger is the perfect UTV for many different applications, it is very popular in the farming industry, in conservation and nature areas, for construction work and really anywhere where a tough, reliable and rugged vehicle is required that won’t get bogged down in muddy harsh conditions.

Coming as standard in a side by side (2 Seater) configuration, it is a great vehicle for transport (even more so if the larger crew version is chosen, increasing the capacity to 4 seats) and has a very ample cargo area on the back (not to mention under the seats). The suspension gives a smooth ride and ensures the bumps and bangs are taken in the vehicles stride.

The Polaris Ranger has won awards and accolades since it first burst onto the scene and continues to impress with its style, practicality and abilities in the field. If you need a tough, reliable and versatile UTV, you can’t go wrong with a Polaris Ranger, whichever model you choose.

World OF Mowers stock a huge range of Polaris Ranger UTVs including the new Polaris EV 4x4 electric UTV, the Polaris H.O. UTV and the Polaris 800 Crew Utility Vehicle. We also stock a massive range of utility vehicle spares and accessories for the Polaris range from tyres, wheels and rims to winches, hooks, tow bars and even wind blockers, canvas doors and roof panel enclosures.

Using A Grass Scarifier

Scarifying your lawn is important for most gardens. A build of dead material accumulates around the base of grass shoots which needs removing. The material that builds up is termed thatch, which stops air, water and fertiliser from reaching your grass roots. A scarifier is a great way to keep down this debris and will improve the condition of your lawn, by letting air and water through, this will also help to prevent disease which will damage your lawn.

Most gardeners are aware that decomposing material can be good for your garden, however, the thatch build up can not decompose quick enough, which causes a problem and this is where scarification is necessary. A good time to start scarifying your lawn is going into Spring. It is possible to use a spring-tined rake if the garden is small, however, if you have a larger garden a motor driven scarifier would be best. Many garden scarifiers have a collection box to collect the thatch, which makes the job easier. An important tip to remember is, if your grass contains moss to treat the moss before using a scarifier (the scarifier will simply spread the moss about) and then return at a later date to scarify.

If you are considering purchasing a garden scarifier then check out our range of garden tools at World Of Mowers.

Homemade Compost

Making homemade compost is a great idea. It is environmentally friendly, saves you money and improves the quality of your soil. All you need is a container which is suitable to be used to hold the compost and you can begin. Suitable containers can be purchased from garden suppliers or alternatively, you can make your own. To make your own compost container, you can drill holes in a rubbish bin, which will allow oxygen to help with the decomposition process.

To start the compost, you can layer dry leaves, shredded paper, straw, twigs or dead plants, with a layer of weeds, grass and kitchen scraps on top. The first layer will produce a carbon layer, the secondary layer will add nitrogen. However, it is advisable to leave out any meats, fats or anything that has been cooked, due to the risk of attracting vermin.

It is best to combine this layering affect, to try to combine the right ratio of nitrogen to carbon. Too much nitrogen will result in a foul smelling compost heap and too much carbon will slow down the composting process.

The compost should also be watered, however, it is unnecessary to saturate the mixture. The compost can then be turned using a fork or shovel. You can move the outer layers in to the centre and vice versa to keep the mixture aerated.

When the mixture has turned brown and crumbly, the compost should be ready to use.
For your garden equipment visit World Of Mowers

Utility Vehicles from World of Mowers

With the recent heavy snow fall and icy conditions, we have seen how the average vehicle struggles to manage in such conditions. However, these are the sorts of conditions that a utility vehicle thrives in. With the chunky tyres and high ground clearance, the utility vehicle was designed to go where the standard vehicle can`t.

The utility vehicle or UTV is a cross between a pick up truck and an all terrain vehicle. Initially the UTV was designed to be used for work purposes, however, it soon began to take on a more fun role and was used as a sports vehicle. The UTV may also be known as a side-by-side vehicle( SxS), recreational utility vehicle (RUV) or multi use vehicle (MUV).

If you are looking for a UTV for work or recreational purposes, World Of Mowers (WOM) stocks a range of Polaris, Cub Cadet and Kubota utility vehicles, each with their own unique style and benefits.

For those who want a more environmentally friendly UTV, we also stock the Polaris Ranger EV 4x4 Electric vehicle. The electric powered side-by-side vehicle has a 48 volt high efficiency, AC induction motor, low noise gears, a payload capacity of 453.6kg and a towing capacity of 567kg. We feel that this electric ATV is the market leader, with a top speed of 25mph and a 50 mile range, making it the perfect mid-sized electric side by side vehicle for farming, ranching, hunting and recreational purposes.

WOM also stocks a range of utility vehicle accessories ranging from sport roofs to a heater kit, so if you are in the market for a UTV, then why not visit our website?