Small machine, big Power

Gardena’s PowerMax is ideal for smaller lawns, says Ruth

- Ruth Hayes

AS gardens become smaller and time more precious, the machinery we use also shrinks or, to save time, does the jobs for us – hence the rise of robot mowers.

However, I quite enjoy mowing the lawn, even though our petrol mower is rather cumbersome and heavy. So I was delighted when Gardena’s lightweight PowerMax 32/36V came into my life.

Small enough to negotiate the narrow paths between our raised beds and follow pathways through the wildflower lawn, yet powerful enough to get the job done, it is a delight to use.

Handily, the two 18V Bosch batteries that power the machine fit more than 70 other gardening tools from Gardena and other leading garden brands.

The batteries slot easily into a top-loading holder and there is a safety key (bright orange so harder to lose) you have to turn to start the mower.