In reply to Nick Maclaren ) who wrote this in
, I, Marvo, say :

I have been given a new lawn, and we are going to replace our old
rotary mower with a somewhat more "rifeened" version - i.e. one
with a roller, and possibly even a cylinder. Recommendations for
mains electric ones would be appreciated, but that is by the way.

So what I am asking is whether anyone can recommend a functional
strimmer (preferably mains electric) for rough lawn grass (i.e.
pasture type) and similar use. It need not handle woody plants,
and it would be better if it was fairly safe around shrubs.

I had an el cheapo Black and Decker plastic string one before,
and swapped it for a chocolate teapot :-)


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

I've got an el cheapo Flymo one, and I replaced the plastic string with
heavy duty plastic string (available anywhere) and it's a beast. I'm
surprised it's still going, it has had some seriously hard treatment. I took
a buddleia down with it, in pieces so I could get at the root, plus a load
of nasty nettles and dock and stuff.

I also have a petrol (two-stroke) one which is good if you're away from the
mains, but it's a cow to start, smelly and downright dangerous IMHO.