Which garden machine should I choose?

Lawn mower — open lawn

A mower is for a large, even lawn. It does the main work quickly, but it does not reach edges or tight corners.

Trimmer — edges and tight spots

A trimmer is for edges, flower beds and places the mower cannot reach, such as along fences and walls.

Brush cutter — thicker growth

A brush cutter suits thicker grass and young shrubs — where a light trimmer line will struggle.

Pressure washer — not for grass

A pressure washer is not a grass tool. It is for terraces, paving and cars.

Chainsaws are not part of this helper — they are a separate direction. Here we focus on lawn, edges, brush and washing.

For a small lawn and convenience, a battery is often enough: no cable, easy to start, quiet. For a larger area and long sessions, people often choose mains power or petrol. PALĪGS asks about this too, so that the recommendation matches how you will really work.

• Buying a mower for a plot that is mostly edges, slopes or overgrowth.
• Choosing a light trimmer for dense, thick growth.
• Expecting a pressure washer to help with a lawn.
• Forgetting to check whether the battery platform fits other cordless tools you already own.
• Ignoring storage — a large machine needs space in the shed.

Choose “I don’t know” where you hesitate. PALĪGS leans towards the more versatile, safer option and helps you narrow the type step by step.

Tell us what you do most often in the garden. If you are unsure, choose “I don’t know”. You will get a suitable type from the catalogue.