Owning one

Setting up, looking after and fixing a robot mower, plus safety around children and pets and what to do each season.

Robot Mowers and HOA Rules: What to Check First

Quick answer Most HOA rules don’t mention robot mowers at all, because they were written before these machines existed. The […]

Quick answer Allow an afternoon. Site the charging station on level ground with power and good sky view, put the […]

Quick answer A robot mower is worth it if mowing is a chore you’d rather stop doing, your lawn is […]

Quick answer Clean the mower, fit new blades, charge the battery, switch it fully off (not standby), and store it […]

Quick answer Through fall, raise the cutting height, mow later in the day once dew has dried, and keep the […]

Quick answer There are only four jobs: keep the underside and wheels clear of clippings, wipe the charging contacts, change […]

Quick answer Robot mowers are built to a safety standard and use sensors designed to stop the blades when something […]