my kingdom for a lawn mower

Our lawn is in a need of a mow...in a BAD way. the grass is so tall that i'm wondering if children have been lost in it. (the neightbour children, not ours!)

so i started looking into mowers. I already knew i wanted an electric (enviromentally friendly, for the most part) but i didn't realise there were so many types. check this out:


Electric – mains-powered
This lawn mower plugs straight into a normal wall socket and trails a cord behind it while you mow.

Pros No need to keep buying and storing petrol Light Less cumbersome than a petrol model More reliable Many mowers have as much power as petrol models Much better for then environment than petrol models

Cons Electric cord can be unsafe – you must install a safety switch Extension cord may be needed to mow whole garden Narrower cutting area than petrol models – longer mowing time Height adjustment may be cumbersome, or have less settings

Electric - battery
This lawn mower has all the advantages of electric power but is charged before use.

Pros Doesn’t have the safety problem of power cords Unrestricted movement

Cons Need to remember to charge before use, anywhere from half to one day.

Electric – hover (pictured)
This entry-level electric mower creates a cushion as the motor spins, allowing it to hover the ground.

Pros Cheap Very light

Cons Ineffective height adjustment Difficult to cut long grass properly

DID ANYONE ELSE KNOW THERE WAS SUCH A THING AS A HOVER MOWER???!!!!