The best lawnmowers: five favourites to keep your grass in check, tested

2026-03-26 - 15:40

Keep your lawn neat – and avoid petrol models – with our pick of the best electric mowers, from cordless to budget-friendly to rented options • How to create a more eco-friendly lawn: six things you can do right now Leaving your lawn to develop naturally into a meadow of pollinator-friendly wild flowers is the best option from an ecological perspective, but many of us still like to have at least a small area of grass, whether it’s to break up your flower beds or provide a space for the kids to play. And every lawn needs a mower. Your family’s lawnmower might have been a fossil fuel-guzzling petrol beast, but today, an electric model is far more energy-efficient and kinder to the planet. I’ve tested electric mowers from five manufacturers to find out which are the best. Best overall and best cordless lawnmower: Makita DLM432PT2 Best budget lawnmower: Einhell GC-EM 1600/37 Continue reading...