A sunny late summer afternoon, 24 degrees in the shade, your favorite music playing, a cool malt beer in the cup holder – gardening can be this relaxing. You drive your lawn tractor across the green, making pass after pass, until you suddenly reach a tricky spot: the winding corner under bushes, the paved path to the shed, the apple tree, and your wife's tomatoes. Too narrow for the tractor – engine off, dismount, take a deep breath.
Does that sound familiar? Then you've come to the right place. We'll give you practical tips on how to best use your lawn, ride-on mower, lawn trimmer and brush cutter so that even the most difficult garden becomes a well-maintained paradise.
How to mow your lawn correctly
Before we turn our attention to the problematic areas of your garden, let's look at the basics of lawn care. Many people mow their lawns too short – around 80% cut too deeply.
Why this is a mistake:
Short grass allows sunlight directly onto the soil, giving moss and weeds free rein. A healthy lawn needs a cutting length of 3.5 to 4 cm to remain dense, green, and resilient.
Tip for mulching: Leave two-thirds, mow one-third. This creates a natural mulch layer that protects the soil and provides nutrients at the same time.
All clear? Then let's move on to the difficult garden areas that often cause problems when mowing.
1. Mowing lawns on slopes
Steep slopes and embankments in the garden are no problem with the right equipment:
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Gentle inclines: A normal petrol or battery-powered lawnmower with drive is sufficient.
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Steep slopes: Lawnmowers with two-stroke engines or oil pumps are ideal to avoid engine damage. Pay attention to the manufacturer's information on "tilt characteristics."
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Maximum comfort: Hover mowers glide over the ground and make mowing steep areas enormously easier.
For ride-on mowers on hilly terrain: At least 20 HP and all-wheel drive for optimal performance and safety.
2. Optimally mow winding corners
Tight areas under bushes or between garden sheds are often problematic for standard lawnmowers. But there are solutions:
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Large gardens: Ride-on mowers with front-mounted decks can reach even the most remote corners. Thanks to the articulated front and rear axles, you can maneuver effortlessly between the patio and the swimming pond.
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Small gardens: Lawn trimmers are handy, lightweight, and can reach even hard-to-access spots. Perfect for precise mowing between beds and rose bushes.
3. Mowing narrow passages
Narrow spaces between the house and garage or along flower beds are often inaccessible with conventional lawnmowers. The alternatives:
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Electric grass shears (e.g. Our HSA 26): Ideal for small areas and quick results.
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Lawn trimmer: Precise, fast and back-friendly.
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Brushcutter: More powerful, ideal for dense grass or small shrubs.
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Clearing saw: Professional tool for heavy work – even blackberry hedges or small trees can be cut without problems.
4. Perfectly trimming lawn edges
Keeping the lawn edge along flowerbeds tidy often requires manual labor.
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Edging: Use a spade or lawn edger to define the edge – for clear lines and a neat garden look.
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Lawn trimmer: Handy, ideal for close-to-edge mowing. Line system ensures precise cutting.
Bonus Tip: Lawn Care After Your Vacation
If the grass is 30 cm high after your vacation, avoid the mistake of mowing it all in one go.
Here's how to do it right:
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Mow at the highest setting.
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Wait 1-2 days for the clippings to dry.
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After that, only cut ⅓ of the blade length until the optimal height is reached.
Alternative: Program a robotic lawnmower and let it mow regularly while you're on vacation – your lawn will be perfectly manicured when you return home.
You can find more on robotic lawnmowers under our products Anthbot and iMOW!
Difficult terrain? No problem!
With the right lawnmower, ride-on mower, lawn trimmer, brushcutter, or clearing saw, even the most winding garden becomes a well-kept green space. Whether it's a slope, a tight corner, a passage, or a lawn edge – there's a suitable solution for every challenge.
And remember: the ideal cutting height is 3.5 to 4 cm.
Now you are well prepared to maintain your garden efficiently and stylishly. Should you have any further questions or require advice on lawnmowers, trimmers, brushcutters, or robotic lawnmowers, our team of experts is always at your disposal.