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Lawnmowers and trimmers

Lawn mowers and trimmers


Keep your lawn trim, tidy and terrific with some help from CHOICE and the right machine for the job.

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Unless you're cultivating a rock garden, your greenery will need some maintenance to stop it taking over your yard, or at least from looking shabby. Our reviews, articles and buying guides cover all the tools you need to keep your turf trim and tidy, while turning you into an expert that can separate a lawn mower from a lawn "mulcher". You can bet your hedge that our reviews will help you find the right products for any urban and rural garden.

Review and compare

Battery lawnmower reviews We test battery (cordless) lawnmowers from EGO, Victa, Bosch, Ryobi and more to find out which mowers are best for your yard.
Petrol lawnmower reviews We test petrol mulcher and catcher-only mowers, including models from Honda, Rover, Makita and Victa, in real-world conditions to find the best models on the market.
Robot lawnmower reviews Our experts test and compare robot mowers from Husqvarna, Stihl, Worx, Ambrogio and Gardena in real-world conditions to find the best performers.
Line trimmer reviews We test and compare petrol, electric and cordless whipper snippers from Stihl, Black & Decker, Ryobi, Makita and more to find the best for your yard.
Lawn edger reviews We test and compare garden edgers from Ryobi, Victa, Masport, Atom and more in real-world settings to find the best for your yard.
Hedge trimmer reviews We test cordless and electric hedge trimmers from Stihl, Ryobi, Makita and more.
Ride-on mower reviews We test and compare ride-on tractor and zero turn mowers, including models from John Deere, Cub Cadet, Victa and more.

Buying guides

How to buy the right lawnmower for your yard Petrol, electric or battery – find out which is best for your patch of turf.
How to buy a great robot lawnmower We explain how robot mowers work and list the features worth looking out for.
What to know before buying a lawn edger Safety and ease of use are essential when choosing a lawn edger, but what other features do you need to consider?
How to buy the best hedge trimmer Looking to take just a bit off the top?
How to buy the best line trimmer Petrol or battery-powered: Which is right for your backyard?
How to buy the best ride-on mower When the job gets too big, climb into a seat.

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