Out & About Summer 2018

Let it mow, let it mow....

W hether you prefer to spend your time in the garden tending the borders, kicking a football with the kids or simply taking time out, it’s nice to have a lawn that looks its best. And with Robomow’s new features it’s easier to achieve that flawless look. The RX models now have more mowing options available, meaning they can be tailored to your lawn and your requirements. So, whether you want to increase edge mown coverage or improve mowing efficiency, settings can be changed accordingly. There are six other models and with a greater cutting capacity than ever and the ability to handle lawns up to 5,000msq, there is something for every garden. Once installed, Robomow heads out and cuts the lawn for you, at regular intervals, returning to charge when needed. With no grass box to empty and Wild things W ild flowers, plants and fungi are the life support for all our wildlife and their colour and character light up the landscape. But this priceless natural heritage is in danger of being lost. Salisbury-based organsiation Plantlife is a British conservation charity working nationally and internationally to save threatened wild flowers, plants and fungi. They own nearly 4,500 acres of nature reserve across England, Scotland and Wales, where you can find more than 80 per cent of the UK’s wild flowers. They have 11,000 members and supporters and The Prince of Wales is their patron. Their team of dedicated conservation experts work with landowners, businesses, conservation organisations, community groups and

clippings into miniscule pieces before spreading them at the roots of the lawn, where they return valuable water and the maximum amount of nutrients to the soil. This, along with the absence of fuel and low noise levels also makes it particularly environmentally-friendly. Perfect for anyone, from the time-poor who never have enough hours in the day to green-fingered gardeners who would rather be planting out seedlings than mowing the lawn, Robomow models start at £499. And for those who love their gadgets, the comprehensive Bluetooth connecting app, which is available on most models, allows you to check battery life, alter settings, set your mowing schedule and even drive the mower around the garden via remote control. The Robomow is available from selected dealers, including Baydon Mowers, Kalehurst and John Lewis. governments, pushing boundaries to save our rarest flora and ensure familiar flowers and plants continue to thrive. Plantlife was instrumental in the creation of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation and it is a member of Planta Europa, a pan-European network of more than 60 wild plant conservation organisations. They are running a scheme called The Great British Wildflower Hunt – encouraging families to record and document wildflowers they spot. To get involved visit www.plantlife.org.uk Plantlife’s headquarters are at 36 Milford Street, Salisbury, and you can contact them on 01722 342730 Email: enquiries@plantlife.org.uk

edging mode as standard on all models, it keeps your lawn looking neat with the minimum amount of effort. Super-strong steel blades cut the grass cleanly and cutting little and often in this way encourages denser growth which is better able to resist weed growth. Because it mows in a random pattern, it reduces wear on the ground and puts less stress on the lawn, keeping it healthy. The powerful mulching system shreds

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