Argos is selling lightweight gadget that's £169 cheaper than Bosch version – and it's perfect if you have a small garden
ARGOS is selling a handy garden gadget perfect for keeping your lawn in tip top shape - and it's £169 cheaper than Bosch's version.
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Argos is selling a handy garden gadget perfect for keeping your lawn in tip top shape
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The McGregor 31cm Electric Corded Rotary Lawnmower is perfect for keeping grass trim
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The Bosch mower has seven different settings
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And whether you're planning on hosting friends for BBQs or family parties, or just plan on relaxing by yourself, you'll want to make sure your garden is in tip top condition.
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Priced at just £60, the 1200W mower can be adjusted to three different cutting heights, from 20mm to 60mm.
The nifty gadget is super lightweight making it easy to push around the garden, and comes with a 10m cable, and soft grip handles.
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A description reads: "This McGregor 1200W electric rotary mower is ideal for grass cutting in smaller gardens.
"Safety
features
include a quick stop blade brake and a 2 handed starting switch. 31cm winged steel blade for improved airflow and efficient grass collection.
"This wheeled lightweight lawnmower is easy to push and
transport
to and from the garden. Comes with a 10m cable and soft grip handles."
The bargain mower has over 100 five star reviews, with shoppers flooded the Argos website with positive comments.
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One person said: "Easy to assemble. Up and running within minutes. Great cut, very pleased with this item ."
A second person said: "
Nice
and light and great for a small garden.
The four easy steps to get your tired lawn lush for summer & you don't need to worry about pigeons ruining it either
"Nice long blue cable, the wife's very happy."
A third person said: "I bought this to replace my Flymo.
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"It's easy to put together and cuts really well."
The bargain buy is £160 cheaper than Bosch's
How to stop yellow patches on your lawn
STEVEN Bell, Managing Director of Paving Shopper, shared his insights on the true causes of lawn discoloration and how to maintain a lush, green lawn…
1) Sharpen mower blades
2) Prevent fungal disease with nitrogen fertiliser
3) Mow frequently
4) Aerate lawn with a fork
The Bosch buy has a total of seven different settings, and comes with a 50 litre bag to collect grass clips.
A description reads: "Maintain big, beautiful lawns and save time with the efficient, powerful 40 cm cutting performance of the corded Bosch AdvancedRotak 40-650 lawnmower.
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"Several features boost ease and convenience while mowing; Ergoflex handles for comfortable manoeuvrability, and the grass cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different settings, from 25 mm to 80 mm, with the push of a button."
And the mower isn't the only product Argos is currently selling for cheaper than a designer version.
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Fully portable, the fan contains a 300 mililitre large water tank for a refreshing misting feature.
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ARGOS is selling a handy garden gadget perfect for keeping your lawn in tip top shape - and it's £169 cheaper than Bosch's version. With Advertisement 3 Argos is selling a handy garden gadget perfect for keeping your lawn in tip top shape Credit: Getty 3 The McGregor 31cm Electric Corded Rotary Lawnmower is perfect for keeping grass trim Credit: Argos 3 The Bosch mower has seven different settings Credit: B&Q And whether you're planning on hosting friends for BBQs or family parties, or just plan on relaxing by yourself, you'll want to make sure your garden is in tip top condition. The Priced at just £60, the 1200W mower can be adjusted to three different cutting heights, from 20mm to 60mm. The nifty gadget is super lightweight making it easy to push around the garden, and comes with a 10m cable, and soft grip handles. Advertisement Read more argos stories A description reads: "This McGregor 1200W electric rotary mower is ideal for grass cutting in smaller gardens. "Safety features include a quick stop blade brake and a 2 handed starting switch. 31cm winged steel blade for improved airflow and efficient grass collection. "This wheeled lightweight lawnmower is easy to push and transport to and from the garden. Comes with a 10m cable and soft grip handles." The bargain mower has over 100 five star reviews, with shoppers flooded the Argos website with positive comments. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous One person said: "Easy to assemble. Up and running within minutes. Great cut, very pleased with this item ." A second person said: " Nice and light and great for a small garden. The four easy steps to get your tired lawn lush for summer & you don't need to worry about pigeons ruining it either "Nice long blue cable, the wife's very happy." A third person said: "I bought this to replace my Flymo. Advertisement "It's easy to put together and cuts really well." The bargain buy is £160 cheaper than Bosch's How to stop yellow patches on your lawn STEVEN Bell, Managing Director of Paving Shopper, shared his insights on the true causes of lawn discoloration and how to maintain a lush, green lawn… 1) Sharpen mower blades 2) Prevent fungal disease with nitrogen fertiliser 3) Mow frequently 4) Aerate lawn with a fork The Bosch buy has a total of seven different settings, and comes with a 50 litre bag to collect grass clips. A description reads: "Maintain big, beautiful lawns and save time with the efficient, powerful 40 cm cutting performance of the corded Bosch AdvancedRotak 40-650 lawnmower. Advertisement "Several features boost ease and convenience while mowing; Ergoflex handles for comfortable manoeuvrability, and the grass cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different settings, from 25 mm to 80 mm, with the push of a button." And the mower isn't the only product Argos is currently selling for cheaper than a designer version. The Fully portable, the fan contains a 300 mililitre large water tank for a refreshing misting feature. Advertisement The item is similar to a Shark product, but at a significantly lower price point. Shark's
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