Many thanks for help--are there any special makes to look out for--or to
keep away from?
John
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How much care does a petrol mower require for a medium / large garden?
Really would have liked a GOOD electric model, but cannot find such a
thing!
What are others thoughts?

Go to someone local who deals in lawnmowers and services them, NOT
some shed like B and Q. Preferably, choose him by recommendation from
neighbours or friends. Tell him exactly what size/shape/slope your lawn
is, how much time you have available, how strong/competent you are, and
ask him to recommend a suitable model. A good dealer will fire up the
recommended model (with a little notice) and let you try the controls.

You can get modern petrol mowers which are self-powered (ie, you don't
need to push, just walk behind keeping up and steering) and have
electronic key ignition like a car. At a cheaper level, you can get one
that starts on a pull-cord or needs pushing. So long as you can read a
bog-simple manual the day to day/end of season requirements are not
difficult to manage even for a technophobe like me, and a very
occasional service by the supplier will take care of anything more
complicated.

Janet.