The best cordless lawn mowers in 2026 – as tested and rated by our reviews experts

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Cordless mowers, once derided as weak, low-performance novelties, can do it all these days – some covering many hundreds of square metres in one charge, with plenty of power for when things get tough. Best of all, prices have really come within reach of the everyday gardener. Even my allotment association, once cynical about cordless mowers, has invested in two shiny models for hire… and the old petrol mowers have become the temperamental, tricky-to-start, high-maintenance poor relations. But picking the right cordless mower for you can be tricky. That's why my colleagues and I at gardenersworld.com have pulled together this big list of the models available to buy in 2026 that we think really deserve a good look. We've tested them all thoroughly, and in strict accordance with our renowned testing matrix against these four critical factors: set up and storage; handling; mowing; and value for money.

Interested in other types of mower? Don't worry, we've also done thorough reviews of the best lawn mowers in general, the best robotic lawn mowers, the best electric lawn mowers and the best push mowers. We've loved testing these mowers, and we really do want to help you make the right choice for your needs – so read on, and happy shopping. Oliver Parsons

Best cordless mowers to buy at a glance

Our 3 top-rated mowers, under £300

• 4.8 stars: Our best lightweight cordless mower, under £300 – Ryobi RLM18X33B50C RRP £220
• 4.8 stars: Our best cordless cylinder lawn mower – Webb Electric Cylinder Mower WEV2012RB4 RRP £249.99
• 4.8 stars: Our best cordless lawn mower for ease of use, under £300 – Einhell RASARRO 36/34 RRP £283.95

Our 4 top-rated mowers, £300-500

• 4.9 stars: Our best lightweight cordless mower, £300-500 – Husqvarna Aspire LC34 P4A RRP £349 (kit)
• 4.8 stars: Our best push mower for larger gardens, £300-500 – COBRA MX4340VX RRP £329.99
• 4.5 stars: Our best self-propelled cordless mower for easy charging, £300-500 – Webb WEV20X2LM47SPB4X RRP £399.99
• 4.8 stars: Our best self-propelled cordless mower, £300-500 – Worx Nitro WG749E 40V 46cm RRP £449.99 (kit)

Also recommended, under £500

• 4.5 stars: Our best budget cordless mower for small gardens – Greenworks GD24LM33 RRP £149.99 (bare tool)
• 4.5 stars: Our best push mower for a quality cut – Stihl RMA 235 RRP £184 (bare tool)
• 4.5 stars: Our best push mower for stripes – LawnMaster CLMF4841E RRP £329.99

Our 2 top-rated mowers, £500+

• 4.5 stars: Our best user-friendly self-propelled cordless mower – Ego LM1702E-SP 42cm self-propelled mower RRP £619 (kit)
• 4.5 stars: Our best self-propelled cordless mower for stripes – Stihl RMA 448 RV rear roller RRP £829 (bare tool)

Comparison table: best cordless mowers

Our expertise

We reviewed the most popular cordless mowers on the market, putting them through their paces to bring you a list of the best. Each model has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to set up and storage; handling; mowing; and value for money. From 2026, you’ll only see newly awarded Best Buy badges on cordless mowers that score 4.5 out of 5 or higher. Anything rated 3.5 or above will still feature in our ‘Best of the rest’ list.

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Our best cordless mowers, under £300

Ryobi RLM18X33B50C

Our best lightweight cordless mower, under £300

RRP: £220

Our rating: 4.8

Available from: Ryobi (£219) and B&Q (£219)

Reasons to buy

• Lightweight and easy to manoeuvre
• 5.0Ah battery gives long mowing time
• Mulching plug included
• Grass box with fill indicator

Reasons to avoid

• Fiddly height‑adjustment handle

This little mower assembles in just five minutes. Weighing just over 8.5kg with the battery in place, it’s extremely light and portable, making it great for just about anyone to use. The handle boasts a superbly comfortable soft grip and dual triggers for left and right-handed gardeners. You can set three different handle heights for different-sized users, too.

The 33cm cut width makes this an ideal mower for small lawns. And the 25-65mm cutting height adjustment, although a bit fiddly to change, means you can mow to a precise height during the growing season.

You can use the included 18V, 5.0Ah battery in more than 200 different tools in the Ryobi range. I mowed for just over 30 minutes before it ran out of power, which is plenty of time for a small or even medium-sized garden. The 35L grass box will need emptying a lot on a larger lawn, though – but then, this is a small mower, so that goes with the territory. It includes a mulching plug, a “full” indicator on the grass box, and a safety key. Harry Duncton

RRP: £220
Cutting width: 33cm
Weight: 8.5kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 120 minutes
Mowing area: 225 square metres
Cutting height range: 25-65mm
Grass box: 35L with fill indicator
Warranty: 3 years

• Buy the Ryobi RLM18X33B50C from: Ryobi (£219) and B&Q (£219)

Webb Electric Cylinder Mower WEV2012RB4

Our best cordless cylinder lawn mower

RRP: £249.99

Our rating: 4.8

Available from: Webb (£249.99) and Mower Magic (£250)

Reasons to buy:

• A proper cylinder mower, but battery powered
• Fine cut height adjustment with consistent mowing speed
• USB-C charger

Reasons to avoid:

• 30cm cut width is for smaller lawns only
• Assembly is a bit fiddly
• Doesn’t fold down for easy storage

The thing about this mower is that it’s a precision instrument compared with a standard rotary lawnmower. If your goal is to create a precision cut, ultra-short lawn with crisp stripes, but you don’t want to mess around with an expensive petrol mower, this is marvellous mower. And it’s affordable, too.

Setup and ease of use: Rather than a basic rotary mower, this little cylinder mower takes a fair bit of work to get it ready for its first cut. It comes in a surprisingly small box, meaning that more assembly is required compared to other mowers. The handle comes in several pieces that need to be bolted together, and the manual isn’t quite as user friendly as some others I’ve tested out. It took around 20 minutes to attach the handle, adjust the angle and wrestle the little grass collection box into place. But before the first cut can begin, the cylinder needs to be levelled and adjusted. It’s not difficult, but takes a fair bit of crouching down. Each side of the cylinder can be moved up and down in tiny 0.5mm increments with little handles, and the cut height in a similar manner.

Mower statistics: It’s not designed for cutting down overgrown grass like a rotary mower. The way the blades work are more like scissors, with each curved blade on the cutting cylinder passing close to a fixed bed knife. Because this is a roller mower, don’t expect it to tackle grass longer than a few centimetres. Unlike a rotary mower that sucks grass up into the blades, this does the opposite. If the grass on your lawn is long, you’ll need to cut it down first before this mower creates the best results. The cut height can be adjusted between 13–23mm, and the dual rollers in front and behind the cylinder are designed to create crisp, clean stripes in the lawn. It’s powered by a 20V, 4.0Ah battery that should run for up to 60 minutes, an impressive amount of mowing for any type of lawn mower.

The constant cylinder speed that comes from the electric motor is what makes this little cylinder mower better than a manual version. Where manual mowers rely on your walking speed to adjust the cutting speed, this one runs at a stable pace however fast or slow you go. The small grass collection bag sits on the front of the mower and can hold up to 18L. It might be the only weak link on this mower because the material feels quite thin.

Top features: The handle has eight height positions to choose from, so it’s suitable for almost anyone to use, and the handles are easy to hang on to. Because of its short length and good balance, it’s easy to manoeuvre around the garden as well. Something I really like about this mower is its clever mix of traditional and contemporary technology. It looks and feels like a classic cylinder mower, but it’s powered by a highly modern battery system. Forget smelly petrol, this mower is powered by Webb’s new battery that comes with a special feature.

It’s charged via USB-C, which makes it incredibly handy. Rather than using a proprietary system that fills up valuable space, you could charge the battery up wherever you like. In the car, beside the bed, or even using a power bank. And what’s even better is that it comes with a 65W fast charger with three ports on it. A standard USB-A, a USB-C1, and a USB -C2. As a bonus, you can super-fast charge your phone with the included USB-C to USB-C cable. Overall, this is a fantastic cylinder mower for the price. The rollers flatten the grass without adding too much weight, it can cut grass really short, and the battery gives plenty of power and working time. An excellent garden tool from Webb. Harry Duncton

RRP: £249.99
Cutting width: 30cm
Weight: 12.5kg
Type: Electric cylinder mower
Charge time: 80 mins (1 battery), 160 mins (2 batteries)
Run time: 60 mins
Cutting height range: 13-23 mm
Grass box: 18L
Warranty: 3 years (machine), 2 years (battery)

• Buy the Webb Electric Cylinder Mower WEV2012RB4 from Webb (£249.99) and Mower Magic (£250)

Einhell RASARRO 36/34

Our best cordless lawn mower for ease of use, under £300

RRP: £283.95

Our rating: 4.8

Available from: Amazon (£308.95) and Toolstation (£299.99)

Reasons to buy

• Ready to mow straight from the box
• Feels sturdy and made from robust materials
• Comfortable handle with ambidextrous controls

Reasons to avoid

• Small grass box fills quickly
• No mulching plug included

Sporting a sturdy folding handle with three heights, ambidextrous controls, and a comfortable soft grip, the RASARRO arrives fully assembled straight from the box.

This mower's 34cm cut width is narrow enough to get into tight spots, but it can still mow a small lawn quickly enough. And with a cutting height from 25-65mm in five precisely labelled heights, you can be as accurate as you like. The 30L grass box has a “full” indicator on it, too. This mower comes with a pair of 18V, 3.0Ah batteries that provide 30 minutes of mowing time. The versatile batteries work in hundreds of other Einhell tools, which is always a bonus. Weighing in at a little over 12kg, it’s not the lightest mower, but it makes up for it by being sturdily made from solid materials. Harry Duncton

RRP: £283.95
Cutting width: 34cm
Weight: 12kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 60 minutes
Run time: 30 minutes
Cutting height range: 25-65mm
Grass box: 30L with fill indicator
Warranty: 3 years

• Buy the Einhell RASARRO 36/34 from:Amazon (£308.95) and Toolstation (£299.99)

Our best cordless mowers, £300-500

Husqvarna Aspire LC34-P4A

Our best lightweight cordless mower, £300-500

RRP: £349

Our rating: 4.9

Available from: Husqvarna (£349)

Reasons to buy:

• Quiet
• Cuts long grass with ease
• Battery level visible while mowing
• Small and compact for easy storage

Reasons to avoid:

• Only four cutting heights
• 95 minutes charge time

This lightweight 34cm mower is part of the new Husqvarna Aspire cordless range, which includes a hedge trimmer, pruner and leaf blower, and it's powered by an 18V POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE battery and charger. It's useful that these are interchangeable with tools in other leading brands such as Flymo, Gardena and Bosch, so if you also invest in tools in these ranges, you’ll only need to buy the bare tool and won’t have different batteries and chargers taking up space in the shed. Also, the two-year warranty on this mower is a good sign that the investment will last.

I found this mower great for small gardens for several reasons: the mower comes ready to go; there’s no assembly needed or handles to attach, and it folds down to a compact size when you’re finished, with a telescopic handle that folds completely flat over the body of the mower. It can then be stood up against a wall or hung up, and it even comes with a handy hook. The 30L grass bag also flattens down to take up very little room and can be hung on the mower. I liked the fact that the Aspire is so light, with a carry handle so that lifting it up steps or into other areas is easy, and it has an adjustable handle to suit different heights.

It’s comfortable and easy to manoeuvre around the garden and has just four cutting heights to choose from, ranging from 25-65mm, and they were easy to change with a single lever on the body of the mower. It cuts grass quietly and smoothly and has an automatic boost that increases blade speed when you’re mowing in tougher, longer areas, which works well. You can hear it kick in when you push the mower into longer grass, and unlike other cordless mowers that can cut out, it just carries on cutting the grass.

I also really liked being able to see the battery charge level while mowing, so I could gauge how much power there was left, and when the battery needed charging. Kay Maguire

RRP: £349
Cutting width: 34cm
Weight: 11.8kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 95 mins
Run time/Mow area: 500 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 25-65mm
Grass box: 30L
Warranty: 2 years

• Buy the Husqvarna Aspire LC34P4A from Husqvarna (£349)

COBRA MX4340VX

Our best push mower for larger gardens, £300-500

RRP: £329.99

Our rating: 4.8

Available from: Just Lawnmowers (£299.99) and Lawn and Power (£329.99)

Reasons to buy:

• Wide cut for larger lawns
• Front and side grass combs for an even cut
• Cuts for up to 45 minutes on one battery
• Large grass box

Reasons to avoid:

• No safety key

Ideal for larger lawns, this COBRA boasts a 43cm cut width and 25-75mm height adjustment in five steps. Assembly took just a few minutes, and no tools were necessary. Compared with some of the lightweight mowers I have tested, this one is substantial at 14.5kg and feels built to last.

Its 40V, 4.0Ah battery provides the power. There are three adjustable handle heights for different-sized gardeners, and although you can’t adjust the handle length, this mower makes up for it with a very comfortable, grippy handle.

This feels like a more premium mower than some of the competition. There’s a mulching plug, a huge 50L grass box with fill indicator, and a sprung height adjustment control. And although there’s no safety key, the handle folds down neatly for storage. Harry Duncton

RRP: £329.99
Cutting width: 43cm
Weight: 14.5kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 85 minutes
Run time: 45 minutes
Cutting height range: 25-75mm
Grass box: 50L with fill indicator
Warranty: 2 years

• Buy the COBRA MX4340VX from: Just Lawnmowers (£299.99), Lawn and Power (£329.99)

Webb WEV20X2LM47SPB4X

Our best self-propelled cordless mower for easy charging, £300-500

RRP: £399.99

Our rating: 4.5

Available from: Webb (£419.99), Homebase (£419.99) and B&Q (£399.99)

Reasons to buy:

• Wide 47cm cutting deck for medium to large lawns
• Adjustable speed self-propelled rear wheels
• Versatile USB-C charged batteries

Reasons to avoid:

• Runtime of less than 30 minutes when self-propelled
• 25.5kg mower hard to lift over obstacles and up steps
• No grass collection box full indicator

A hugely powerful yet easy to handle lawnmower that’s perfect for medium to large size lawns. You’ll love the powered rear wheels and the versatile USB-C batteries, but you’ll need to buy two more to get the full runtime from this big mower.

Setup and ease of use: A substantial mower like the Webb WEV20X2LM47SPB4X luckily came fully assembled. I found the best way to get it out of the huge box was to cut one end off and roll it out. And that was about it. I charged the batteries, plugged them in and got on with mowing. First off, the build quality feels solid and it doesn’t rattle or bend anywhere. The large wheels help it glide over uneven terrain and the brushless motor provides enough power to mow through thick, wet grass.

I found this mower to be well balanced and blessed with a very comfy foam-like grip. The secret weapon behind this mower’s smooth action is the adjustable self-propelled drive system though. The rear wheels are powered to help take the effort out of pushing the mower around, from slow up to a fast walking pace. It means you can match the motor speed to your natural mowing pace, although the batteries drain quickly at full speed.

To maximise battery life, the power assist can be turned off. It makes pushing a little harder, but it’s not a chore. You might even just want to use the powered wheels to help mowing up slopes or on uneven ground. There are three ways to mow with this hefty machine. Firstly, there’s the large capacity 65L grass collection box. Or for leaving the cuttings on the lawn, a mulching plug can be installed. And lastly, a side discharge chute can be attached to the side of the cutting deck. This allows for faster mowing and less clogging in long, wet grass.

Mower stats: The substantial 40V output this mower uses comes from a pair of 20V batteries. Supplied with a pair of 4.0Ah batteries that work in series, they provide plenty of power for both the blade and the rear wheels. The only downside I can see with this mower is the relatively short runtime. With the two batteries installed I managed around 20 minutes of mowing with the drive engaged at low speed. That’s not enough for a large lawn, especially if you want to go faster. The battery life extends to 30 minutes without assist, but it’s too heavy to push around manually all the time.

However, if you look inside the battery compartment there’s space for four batteries. By adding two more, it solves any runtime issues. By fully loading up the battery compartment, this mower can run for long enough to tackle large gardens with the powered wheels engaged. You can select from 30-75mm cutting height in seven steps. The sprung handle on the side of the cutting deck makes changing heights simple. It’s a good range to work long grass down over time to a manageable height. Any shorter and the wide deck could get caught on mounds or undulations.

Top features: I like the little control panel found on the top of the handle. You can see the charge level on all four battery slots at a glance, control the speed with the drive lever, and emergency stop the mower with the red power button. One of the best new features from Webb’s X-Series is how you charge the batteries. Forget proprietary chargers, Webb have embraced USB-C charging. So versatile that you’ve probably got several at home already, it’s a simple solution but a gamechanger for powered garden tools.

And when you’re not recharging the 4.0Ah batteries with the included 65W three-port plug, you can super-fast charge your phone instead. And because they’re USB-C they work in both directions: each battery works like a portable power bank, perfect for charging your devices at the bottom of the garden. This might be a big and heavy mower, but it stores away as small as possible. When you’re finished mowing, it stands up on its end and takes up barely any space at all. The quick release levers on the handle lock it into place at two different working heights, or flat for storage. Harry Duncton

RRP: £399.99
Cutting width: 47cm
Weight: 25.5kg
Type: Electric self-propelled mower
Charge time: 80 mins (1 battery), 160 mins (2 batteries)
Run time/Mow area: 30 mins
Cutting height range: 30-75 mm
Grass box: 65L
Warranty: 3 years (machine), 2 years (battery)

• Buy the Webb WEV20X2LM47SPB4X from Webb (£419.99), Homebase (£419.99) and B&Q (£399.99)

Worx Nitro WG749E 40V 46cm

Our best self-propelled cordless mower under £500

RRP: £449.99

Our rating: 4.8

Available from: Amazon(£604.24)

Reasons to buy:

• Battery power is visible when you mow
• Cutting power adjusts to grass length

Reasons to avoid:

• The collection bag is fiddly to assemble
• Heavy

This easy-to-use mower needs no assembly and has a quick-release, collapsible handle, so it’s very simple to store, even in a packed shed. One thing that really helped when I was testing this machine is that it stands up vertically, with the handle folded over and the front wheels in the air – that meant it only took up about a third of the usual floor space in storage.

The Nitro requires two 20V, 4Ah PowerShare batteries, which give a 40-minute run time, and it was a relief that the battery power level is clearly visible while you mow – it's such an important thing when you're tackling a large area of grass. The batteries and the charger are also interchangeable with all other Worx PowerShare tools. It offers seven cutting heights, 20-80mm, which are easy to adjust with a simple lever. It also has a cutting width of 46cm, making it ideal for medium-sized lawns.

I liked the mower's simple speed control, plus it adjusts its cutting power according to grass length and conditions, which helps save on battery. It has a safety key and a 55L collection bag, so there's plenty of room for the cuttings, but there's also a mulching option, so you can choose to let the cuttings fall back on the lawn to feed the grass rather than worry about emptying the bag. Considering the wealth of features this mower offers, this is a great-value option. It also has a three-year warranty, plus two more years if registered. Kay Maguire

RRP: £449.99
Cutting width: 46cm
Weight: 28.7kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Charge time: 120 mins
Run time/Mow area: 40 mins
Cutting height range: 20-80mm
Grass box: 55 litres
Warranty: 5 years

• Buy the Worx Nitro WG749 from Amazon (£604.24)

Also recommended, under £500

Greenworks GDG24LM33

Our best budget cordless mower for small gardens

RRP: £199.99 (with 2Ah battery)

Our rating: 4.5

Available from: Amazon (£117.99) and Greenworks (£129.99)

Reasons to buy:

• Easy to assemble and use
• Comfortable padded handle
• Choice of mulching or collecting clippings
• Battery is interchangeable with Greenworks 24V family

Reasons to avoid:

• Short handle for taller users
• Struggles with longer grass

I found this sturdy, great-value cordless mower easy to put together, well thought out, and simple to use – superbly suited to small gardens. Thanks to a padded handle, it's comfortable to push, although this could feel a little short for taller people, and it's light and easy to manoeuvre around trees and lawn edges.

There are five cutting heights to choose from, adjusted with the simple lift of a lever, and you can collect clippings in the 30L fabric grass bag or insert the mulching plug and leave them on the lawn to break down and feed the grass. It mowed well, helped in part by the specification of a long-lasting brushless motor, but it didn't like mowing very long grass. The battery cut out on me occasionally, but the decent runtime of 46 minutes made up for that a bit, and it charged in just two hours.

Plus, as part of the Greenworks 24V family, both the battery and charger are interchangeable with all the other tools in the range, saving you money if you invest in more Greenworks tools in the future. Kay Maguire

RRP: £199.99
Cutting width: 33cm
Weight: 9.5kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 120 mins
Run time/Mow area: 280 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 25-70mm
Grass box: 30L
Warranty: 3 years

• Buy the Greenworks-GDG24LM33 from Amazon (£117.99) and Greenworks (£129.99)

Stihl RMA 235

Our best push mower for a quality cut

RRP: £184 (bare tool)

Our rating: 4.5

Available from: Just Lawnmowers (£174) and Stihl (£184)

Reasons to buy:

• Solidly built from premium materials
• Excellent quality of cut
• Good value if you own batteries already

Reasons to avoid:

• No safety switch
• Handle is length- but not height-adjustable

The RMA 235 is a robust and well-engineered lawnmower. Weighing in at 13kg with the battery in place, it’s not the lightest 33cm mower, but that weight adds to the feel of quality. With its compact size and 25-60 mm cutting height in five steps, it’s ideal for small to medium-sized lawns. The handle lacks a comfortable grip, but the excellent ergonomics make it well-balanced and easy to manoeuvre.

Although it doesn’t include some features like a safety key or a height-adjustable handle, it makes up for it on the lawn. The motor is powerful, and the cut quality is excellent. The curved blade underneath leaves a pleasantly clean cut. There’s no mulching plug, but it works well with the flap down anyway. And there’s a “full” indicator on the 30L rigid plastic grass box.

The RMA 235 doesn’t come with the recommended AK20 battery, which runs at 36V, 4.0Ah, but buying one separately with the charger comes to just under £360. It ran for almost 25 minutes on a single charge, which is plenty for a small lawn. Harry Duncton

RRP: £184 (bare tool)
Cutting width: 33cm
Weight: 13kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 150-180 mins
Mow area: 300 square metres
Cutting height range: 25-60mm
Grass box: 30L with fill indicator
Warranty: 5 years

• Buy the Stihl RMA 235 from: Just Lawnmowers (£174) and Stihl (£184)

LawnMaster CLMF4841E

Our best push mower for stripes

RRP: £329.99

Our rating: 4.5

Available from: LawnMaster/Cleva (£329.99) and Amazon (£329.99)

Reasons to buy:

• Three selectable power levels or auto mode
• Battery charge-level indicator on the handle
• Roller for creating lawn stripes

Reasons to avoid:

• Awkward to carry between different areas of grass

The LawnMaster CLMF4841E is a lot of mower for the money. The 42cm cut width makes it suitable for larger lawns. The height and length adjustable handle with a soft grip make it ideal for gardeners of all shapes and sizes.

Weighing in at 14kg, it’s not the lightest, but the extra weight helps the onboard roller to create stripes in the lawn. Supplied with a pair of 24V batteries and a matching pair of chargers, it will run for 25 minutes, and the safety key keeps it safe when not in use. This mower is a little unusual at this price point for having selectable power settings. Choosing from 1-3 or on auto, you can opt to save battery or crank up the rpm and tackle long, thick grass if you want. The battery charge level indicator on the handle is also useful, as is the “full” indicator on the 42L grass box. And it even stands up on its end to save space in the shed. Harry Duncton

RRP: £329.99
Cutting width: 41cm
Weight: 14kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 60 minutes
Run time: 25 minutes
Cutting height range: 22-72mm
Grass box: 42L with fill indicator
Warranty: 2 years

• Buy the LawnMaster CLMF4841E from: LawnMaster/Cleva (£329.99) and Amazon (£329.99)

Best Buy cordless lawn mowers tested before 2023, under £500

• 4.8/5 stars: Worx WG779E £175
• 4.8/5 stars: Yard Force LMG37A £250
• 4.5/5 stars: Einhell GE-CM 18/33 Li £191.06
• 4.5/5 stars: Gardena Handymower £141.95
• 4.5/5 stars: Husqvarna LC 247iX £499

Our best cordless mowers, £500+

Ego LM1702E-SP 42cm self-propelled mower (kit)

Our best user-friendly self-propelled cordless mower

RRP: £619

Our rating: 4.5

Available from: Just Lawnmowers (£559) and Mowers Online (£559)

Reasons to buy:

• A big range of cutting heights, all adjustable with a single lever
• The folding handle makes it easy to get out and put away

Reasons to avoid:

• No mulching option
• Only available as a kit

This well-thought-through mower requires no assembly out of the box, so I was able to get mowing almost as soon as it arrived. It has a quick-release, telescopic handle, which offers a bespoke handle height and also makes it very easy to fold down and store.

Once folded, it can also be stood up vertically, so it took up even less space in my storage area. It offers a wide choice of cutting heights, 20-80mm, and the wider-than-average 42cm cutting width makes it ideal for mid-sized gardens. It runs on a 56V battery, which can mow 300 sq. metres on a single charge, and is compatible with other Ego Power+ tools. The battery level is also clearly visible whilst you mow.

There's a handy safety key that can be stored away from the mower to ensure only the user can operate it. It's easy to operate and handle, with easy speed control, a 55L grass bag, and even headlights. It comes with a five-year warranty. Kay Maguire

RRP: £619
Cutting width: 42cm
Weight: 24kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Charge time: 80 mins
Run time/Mow area: 30 mins
Cutting height range: 25-80mm
Grass box: 55L
Warranty: 5 years (tool), 3 years (battery)

• Buy the Ego LM1702E-SP from Just Lawnmowers (£559) and Mowers Online (£559)

Stihl RMA 448 RV rear roller cordless mower

Our best self-propelled cordless lawn mower for stripes

RRP: £829

Our rating: 4.5

Available from: Just Lawnmowers (£759) and Lakeland Power Tools (£797.99)

Reasons to buy:

• Energy-saving mode increases run time
• Rear roller for stripes
• Easy to switch to mulching
• Low cutting height for a neat finish

Reasons to avoid:

• Large, fiddly plastic grass box
• No safety key

This distinctive mower is ready to use straight out of the box; only the grass box needs assembly, and this was pretty tricky. The unusual one-sided mono handle makes it easy to access the grass box, which makes a big difference when you are tackling a large lawn and emptying the clippings often. The handle also adjusts in height very easily, and it can be folded flat over the mower, making it easier to store. When I folded the mower up, I was able to stand it vertically with its front wheels in the air, so it saved a lot of space – always a good feature.

It lacks a safety key but has other good features, including speed control and a mulching option that's as simple as a flick of a switch. It has a cutting width of 46cm and offers a wide range of five cutting heights, from 15-60mm, so you can get a neat, tight clip. This is particularly useful as this mower also has a rear roller to create beautiful stripes on the lawn. It requires a 36V, 5Ah battery, which gives you enough power to mow a lawn up to 340 sq. metres on a single charge, plus there's space for a spare battery, if you have one. It's also compatible with all Stihl AK cordless tools, saving you money if you invest in the future. It comes with a two-year warranty. Kay Maguire

RRP: £829
Cutting width: 46cm
Weight: 30kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Charge time: 150 mins
Run time/Mow area: 340 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 15-60mm
Grass box: 52L
Warranty: 5 years

• Buy the Stihl RMA 448 RV rear roller cordless mower from Just Lawnmowers (£759) and Lakeland Power Tools (£797.99)

Best Buy cordless lawn mowers tested before 2023, £500+

• 4.8/5 stars: Ego LM1701E £529
• 4.5/5 stars: Makita DLM460PT2 £608.95
• 4.5/5 stars: Stihl RMA 248 £699

The best of the rest

Although some models didn't quite achieve a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy award, they still have features that make them worth recommending. Browse our pick of the best of the rest.

Stiga Collector 140e

RRP: £269

Our rating: 4.3

Available from: ManoMano (£239) and Just Lawnmowers (£239)

Reasons to buy:

• Comfortable soft‑grip handle
• Feels solid and is made from good-quality materials

Reasons to avoid:

• No mulching plug or safety key
• No fill indicator on the grass box

A mower with a proud Italian bloodline, the STIGA Collector 140e Kit looks good and mows well too. Similar in design to the Mountfield Electress, it adds a couple of welcome extras like a comfortable grip and better fittings for the folding handle. It has a 38cm cut width and generous cutting height of 25-75 mm in five steps. The car-gearstick style cut height adjustment is handsome, and the soft grip handle and two handle height settings makes it comfortable to push around the lawn. It weighs a little over 11kg and the handle folds down for storage.

The power comes from two 20V, 4.0Ah batteries that provide around 25 minutes of runtime, more than enough time to fill the 40L grass collection box. It’s about the right size grass box for a mower of this width. And it comes with a handy dual charger to juice up both batteries at once. This mower doesn’t boast a “full” indicator on the grass box or a mulching plug, but I found the motor is powerful enough to plough through long, damp grass without slowing down. It’s a solid little mower that comes with an impressive five-year warranty. Harry Duncton

RRP: £269
Cutting width: 38cm
Weight: 11kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 140 mins
Run time/Mow area: 25 mins
Cutting height range: 25-75mm
Grass box: 40 litres
Warranty: 5 years

• Buy the STIGA Collector 140e Kit from ManoMano (£239) and Just Lawnmowers (£239)

Husqvarna LC 142iS self-propelled cordless lawn mower with battery and charger

RRP: £699

Our rating: 4.3

Available from: Husqvarna (£699)

Reasons to buy:

• Compact and light to manoeuvre
• Energy-saving mode increases run time
• Compatible with the Husqvarna 36V system

Reasons to avoid:

• No mulching plug included
• No speed control
• Smaller grass bag

This mower requires assembly on arrival, and I didn't find the instructions very clear. It's powered by a 36V Husqvarna system battery, which provides enough power to mow an area of 500 sq. metres. It has a 42cm cutting width and offers a range of seven heights of cut, from 25-75mm, which are simple to adjust. Overall, I found this mower easy to use, and it felt smooth and efficient when cutting; however, I'd have liked a speed control option as it feels a little slow, particularly on slopes. It comes with a two-year warranty. Kay Maguire

RRP: £699
Cutting width: 42cm
Weight: 22.5kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Run time/Mow area: 100 mins
Cutting height range: 25-75mm
Grass box: 50 litres
Warranty: 2 years

• Buy the Husqvarna LC 142iS from Husqvarna (£699)

Stiga Collector 48 S AE self-propelled cordless lawn mower kit

RRP: £445

Our rating: 4.3

Available from: Just Lawnmowers (£399)

Reasons to buy:

• Anti-scalping feature
• Long warranty

Reasons to avoid:

• Long 220-minute charge time
• No speed control
• No mulching option

This mower was really simple to assemble, apart from the large 60L grass box, which needed a screwdriver and was fiddly. It has an impressively long-lasting steel deck, a cutting width of 46cm, and six cutting heights, from 22-65mm. It runs on a 48V battery, which is part of the Stiga ePower 48V System, and can cut 400 sq. metres in one charge.

Unfortunately, it takes a lengthy 220 minutes to charge. But I liked the fact that there's space on the mower for a spare battery if you have one, which is handy when you're stuck down the end of a long lawn with a flat battery in the main slot. It has an anti-scalping feature to help prevent lawn damage, but no speed control, so I found it a little slow. It comes with a generous five-year warranty. Kay Maguire

RRP: £445
Cutting width: 46cm
Weight: 25kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Charge time: 220 mins
Run time/Mow area: 550 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 22-65mm
Grass box: 60L
Warranty: 5 years

• Buy the Stiga Collector 48 S AE Kit from Just Lawnmowers (£399)

Vonhaus 40V

RRP: £179.99

Our rating: 4

Available from: Argos (£180), B&Q (£179.99) and Robert Dyas (£189.99)

Reasons to buy:

• Mulching plug and grass collection indicator included
• Easy to assemble and fold away for storage

Reasons to avoid:

• Not very robust in terms of build
• Motor struggles in long grass
• Small 30L grass box

A decent little mower for the money, this one is a good choice for small lawns. The 30L grass box fills up quickly, so the “full” indicator is an always useful, as is the mulching plug, which I almost always use. The handle folds down neatly, and although it doesn’t have a soft grip handle, it’s comfortable enough for most mowing sessions.

You can change both the handle height and length to five different settings, but it doesn’t get quite high enough if you’re on the tall side. The cut width is a smaller-lawn-happy 33cm, and the power comes from a single 40V, 4.0Ah battery that provides 25 minutes of work. Changing the cutting height from 25-65mm is achieved with a chunky handle.

I appreciated the light weight of just over 11kg; it makes it easy to store and move around the garden. On the downside, this extremely cheap mower lacks the premium feel of some others. It was easy to manoeuvre this mower around the lawn, but the motor bogged down when pushing into longer, damp grass. For regular maintenance mowing it would be ideal, though. Harry Duncton

Cutting width: 33cm
Weight: 11.5kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 60 mins
Run time/Mow area: 25 mins
Cutting height range: 25–65mm
Grass box: 30L with fill indicator
Warranty: 2 years

• Buy the Vonhaus 40V from Argos (£180), B&Q (£179.99) and Robert Dyas (£189.99)

Mountfield Electress 38Li

RRP: £269

Our rating: 4

Available from: Amazon (£214.97) and Tesco (£179)

Reasons to buy:

• Good range of handle height and length adjustment
• Six easy-to-change cutting heights
• 40L bag folds down neatly

Reasons to avoid:

• Handle lacks soft grip
• No safety key or fill indicator

This handsome little mower looks great with a curved body and racing-car inspired cut height adjustment handle. It feels premium and well balanced; however, it lacks a grip on the folding handle. The handle folds down for storage, but it’s held together by annoying butterfly bolts that don’t want to stay on. Fuelled by a pair of 20V, 4.0Ah batteries, there’s plenty of power when pushing through long grass. And when it comes to recharging, the dual charger handles both batteries at once.

The 38cm cut width makes it ideal for smaller lawns while the 25-75mm cutting heights in six steps mean you can dial in a precise lawn height. Weighing a little over 11kg, it’s light enough to carry around, but doesn’t stand up for storage. It ran for almost 25 minutes of mowing before needing a recharge, while the semi-rigid grass collection box picks up 40 litres at a time. There’s no “full” indicator or a mulching plug included, but it performs well on the grass, and I found the quality of cut to be clean and tidy. Harry Duncton

RRP: £269
Cutting width: 38cm
Weight: 11kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 140 mins
Run time/Mow area: 25 mins
Cutting height range: 25–75mm
Grass box: 40L
Warranty: 5 years

• Buy the Mountfield Electress 38Li from Amazon (£214.97) and Tesco (£179)

Greenworks 24V+24V 46cm SP self-propelled cordless lawn mower

RRP: £479.99

Our rating: 4

Available from: Amazon (£409.99) and On Buy (£479.99)

Reasons to buy:

• Comfortable and quiet
• Long run time
• Good value for the features
• Compatible with the Greenworks 24V battery system

Reasons to avoid:

• Feels heavy, especially when changing the cutting height
• Slow speed control
• Fiddly to build and store

This mower took me a while to put together and is not as easy as some to store, as in order to fold the handle flat, you need to unscrew it almost completely. It also felt heavy and lacked a carry handle, making it difficult to get up steps or in and out of the shed.

It has a cutting width of 46cm and offers seven cutting heights, from 25-80mm, which are easy to change, and a 55L collection bag. There's also the option to mulch the clippings or choose side discharge, which I found useful.

It requires two Greenworks 24V system batteries, which give enough power to cover an area of 480 sq. metres. It has a speed control, and, although it's slow, it felt comfortable to handle and was quiet to use. It's definitely good value for the features, and comes with a three-year warranty. Kay Maguire

RRP: £479.99
Cutting width: 46cm
Weight: 27.5kg
Type: self-propelled cordless
Charge time: 53 mins
Run time/Mow area: 480 sq. metres
Cutting height range: 25-80mm
Grass box: 55L
Warranty: 3 years

• Buy the Greenworks 24V+24V cordless lawn mower from Amazon (£409.99) and On Buy (£479.99)

Greenworks MO48L422‑01

RRP: £294.99

Our rating: 4

Available from: B&Q (£289.99) and Tooled-Up (£289.95)

Reasons to buy:

• Ambidextrous controls
• Long run time
• Wide 41cm cut for larger gardens

Reasons to avoid:

• Not manoeuvrable for smaller lawns
• No safety key

This is a mighty mower that sits well on medium-sized lawns but might not be ideal for a tiny garden. The generous 41cm cut width means you can mow in fewer passes, but it’s not the most manoeuvrable of mowers on our list. One of my favourite things about this mower is on the handle, with its ambidextrous controls.

Set-up took less than 10 minutes as half of the handle is already attached, and it comes with almost all the features you’d want on a mower like this. There’s a mulching plug and a “full” indicator on top of the 40L grass box. The only thing missing is a safety key inside the battery compartment. Inside the compartment, the mower is powered by a pair of beefy 24V, 4.0Ah batteries. The power is impressive and I managed to mow for around 40 minutes before needing to recharge.

Changing the cut heights is made easy as the deck is spring- loaded. Pressing the green button on top of the deck unlocks the deck where you can choose from 30-80mm in six steps. Harry Duncton

RRP: £294.99
Cutting width: 41cm
Weight: 15.5kg
Type: push cordless
Charge time: 120 mins
Run time/Mow area: 40 mins
Cutting height range: 30–80mm
Grass box: 40L with fill indicator
Warranty: 3 years (mower), 2 years (battery)

• Buy the Greenworks MO48L422‑01 from B&Q (£289.99) and Tooled-Up (£289.95)

Other best of the rest cordless lawn mowers, tested before 2025

• 4.3 stars: Mountfield Electress 30 Li Kit £179
• 4.3 stars: Worx WG737E £259.99
• 4.3 stars: Greenworks 48V 36cm £299.99
• 4.3 stars: Kärcher LMO 18-36 Battery Set £299.99
• 4.3 stars: Honda IZY-ON 416XB £540

What are the benefits of a cordless lawn mower?

There are a variety of benefits to buying a cordless lawn mower in comparison to the more traditional petrol or electric models, including:

• Easy to manoeuvre: Without a cord, these mowers are typically easy to move around the lawn and can get to parts of the garden a cord may not reach. Without an engine, they're lightweight, and there are a wide variety of models to choose from, so you can be particular about weight, handle size and ease of storage
• Quiet: Powered by lithium-ion batteries, they're much quieter than petrol-engine mowers. It's worth noting that the bigger the mower, the more noise it will likely make, so if you're looking for a very quiet mower, keep this in mind
• No emissions: Cordless mowers don't use petrol, so they don't emit emissions. Being battery-powered, cordless mowers are also better for the environment, as they use electricity rather than fuel
• Minimal maintenance: Cordless mowers don't need the typical upkeep of petrol mowers. You don't need to refill cordless mowers or worry about engine problems. They are typically easier to start up as well, requiring just the push of a button

How to choose the best cordless lawn mower

Your budget and the size of your lawn will be pivotal in deciding which brand and model of cordless lawn mower best suits your needs. Think about the following points before you buy:

• Where are you cutting? The type of lawn you’re cutting will dictate the mower features you’ll need. Push mowers require you to provide momentum, so manoeuvrability is key, particularly if your lawn slopes or you have play equipment, beds and trees to navigate. A mower that cuts to the edge gives a neat finish and saves time with the shears or trimmer later. For a sharp, neat look, opt for a low cut height, but if you lack time to mow regularly, a higher cut will tackle longer grass. A rear roller gives neat stripes, while a mulching plug lets you choose between collecting clippings or mulching them. It saves you from emptying the collection box, but mulching only works if the lawn is cut regularly
• What’s the battery charge and run time? Lithium-ion batteries vary in size, from 18V to 40V and from 2Ah to 5Ah in our test, and this determines the cutting power and run time on a single charge. Match the run time to the size of your lawn. Most mowers have a recommended maximum lawn size or run time (although this depends on the conditions on the day), and, ideally, a fully charged battery will last long enough for you to finish the job. Some models use two batteries at the same time, so you can mow for longer, and most brands also sell batteries separately. Fast charge times allow you to get mowing again quicker
• Is it easy to use? Most mowers should just need the handles attached and the grass box assembled, with fabric bags simpler to construct than plastic box-style collectors. Switching between cutting heights should be easy. Some mowers need to be turned over, and the entire axle moved, but a single lever that simply moves through the range is ideal
• Is storage space limited? If you don’t have much room, check how far the handle folds down and how easily. Most can be partly unscrewed to fold over the body of the mower; others are designed to unclip and double fold completely flat or can be hung or stood up vertically. Fabric bags also collapse, while plastic grass boxes are tricky to take apart. If you need to lift the mower up steps into storage or onto a shelf, check its weight and whether there are carry handles to make this easier
• What do you get for your money? The quality of materials often relates to the price. Budget models made from lightweight plastic, as opposed to higher-end machines with metal decks, are unlikely to last long. Brushless motors are powerful, efficient and longer lasting, and buying another mower later rather than one robust model now is bad for your wallet and the environment. Warranty length can vary – some brands require the mower to be registered to get the longest warranty period, and some differ between the mower, battery and charger

How long will the batteries last?

How long the battery lasts on a single charge depends on the model, the terrain and mowing conditions on the day and some mowers have an eco or power saving mode to help extend the battery life. A battery can take anywhere from 45 minutes to over two hours to charge, although lithium-ion batteries can be used when partly charged if you're in a rush. Always check the charge time, too, as these can also vary widely. Many brands have fast chargers, which are usually available separately but can cut the waiting time down considerably and are useful if you need to get back to the job quickly.

Lithium-ion batteries typically last between three and five years (or 500 charges) before they need replacing. Always check with the manufacturer if they will take back their batteries for recycling rather than putting them into landfill.

How does the weather affect your lawn’s growth rate?

Different weather conditions will speed, slow, or even stop grass growth, and therefore, how often you need to mow. Find out how it works here:

Hot, dry weather
During hot and dry spells, in which the daytime temperature is consistently at 25°C or above, grass growth tends to slow down significantly. The lack of moisture and high temperatures dry out the soil, making it difficult for grass to absorb the water it needs. Lawns may turn brown and become dormant, conserving energy until conditions improve. Don’t worry, though. The roots will still be perfectly healthy and will put on strong growth as soon as the rain comes back and temperatures decline. Mowing is required less often during these periods; you may find that this period of time extends to several weeks.

Warm, wet weather
When the weather is warm and wet, with daytime temperatures around 18 to 24°C, grass can grow very quickly. Warm temperatures combined with regular rainfall create ideal conditions for rapid growth. Lawns often need to be mown more frequently, sometimes as often as twice a week, to keep them looking neat and healthy. Don’t try to cut more off each time with infrequent mowing – this will stress the machine and your lawn, and lead to clumpier, patchier growth.

Dry, cold weather
In dry, cold conditions, with daytime temperatures lower than 8 °C, grass growth slows dramatically. Low temperatures put grass into a state of dormancy, and the lack of rain means the soil is often too dry to support new growth. Lawns will require little to no mowing during these periods.

Wet, cold weather
Wet, cold weather also slows grass growth. While the soil remains moist, low temperatures prevent the grass from actively growing. The ground may become waterlogged, making mowing difficult and risking damage to the lawn and your mower. If you do need to mow during a period such as this, wait until a dry afternoon when the grass is dry enough to be cut and collected without clogging up the mower.

Top tips for mowing your lawn

1. Mow when it’s dry. If you mow when the ground is sodden it can lead to compaction, the mower will smear and rut the soil and wet grass clippings will clump and smother your lawn
2. Remove any obstacles. Make sure furniture is moved off the lawn to make it easier to mow, and check for any items in the lawn that could damage the blades
3. Adjust the cutting height of your mower and aim to only reduce the lawn height one-third every time you mow
4. Start around the edge so you can clearly see how much lawn needs mowing. Then mow up and down in straight lines, overlapping slightly, to achieve a neat finish
5. Empty the clippings bag regularly so material doesn’t build up around the mower blades. You can compost them or deposit them in small piles around the garden, such as at the back of borders, to help earthworms. To compost your grass clippings, see our review of the best compost bins
6. For a neat finish, re-cut your lawn edges each spring with a half-moon tool and trim overhanging grass after mowing with edging shears. To keep edges looking neat, browse our pick of the best strimmers, garden shears, and lawn edging

If your lawn needs a bit more attention, our experts have tested a range of the best manual and powered aerators and scarifiers. And if you're thinking about somewhere to store your new mower, our comprehensive guide to choosing the best garden shed will be helpful.

Why you can trust Gardeners' World reviews

As trained gardeners and seasoned users of all sorts of garden tools, Kay Maguire, myself, and the rest of the team at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine reviewed literally shedloads of lawn mowers over the years, using our trusted testing matrix to make sure we're giving balanced, fair judgements.

We test lawn mowers in varied, real-world conditions, cutting the sort of grass most of us actually have in our gardens. Because we're real-world gardeners with lots of experience, we know what to look out for and the sorts of things that will make all the difference once you're using a mower week in and week out. We don't share product reviews with manufacturers or retailers before they're published, and we don't accept payment in exchange for positive reviews, either.
Oliver Parsons, gardenersworld.com

How we test the best cordless lawn mowers

When we test cordless mowers, we follow the whole process from start to finish without any shortcuts. We unpack the mower from the box, put it together following the instructions (sometimes these are clear as mud, sometimes not!), and then get started, cutting grass over a wide area.

We mow over rough grass, smoother grass, slopes and bumps – whatever is in our way – just as you would with your own mower. And after that, we also take notes on how easy the mower is to fold down and put away, because if a mower is annoying in that regard, you'll always hate using it.

Then, we score each model against these four criteria, with equal marks attributed to each one:

• Set-up and storage. We assess how easy the mower was to put together, fold up, or store afterwards. We also look at how long the battery takes to charge. This makes a big difference when you want to get the job done but realise the battery's flat from last time
• Handling. We also judge the mower for how comfortable it is to use and how easy it is to control. Handle-height adjustment, cut-height adjustment, overall weight, noise levels and run time on one charge all make a big difference here
• Mowing. Also important, we look at the cutting width and the range of cutting heights that can be selected. The capacity of the grass box, AKA collection bag, also makes a big difference here, and can save you from making constant trips over to the compost heap. We also look out for neat extra features such as cutting to the edge, or mulching modes
• Value for money. Tricky but super-important: how well does the mower weigh up when you balance the quality, features, warranty and overall package of benefits against the price?

For more on our testing process across all the different gardening product categories, see How we review

Meet our testing panel

Oliver Parsons, Strategic Projects Editor
Oliver is a gardener and magazine journalist of 20 years’ experience. He trained as a professional horticulturalist at RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Chelmsford and has also worked for Gardening Which?, as a freelance gardener and with the gardening team at Down House in Kent. He is now Strategic Projects Editor at BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine and GardenersWorld.com, heading up our reviews desk, Apple News output and weekly newsletter.

Kay Maguire, Magazines Editor
Kay trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and has been writing and making films about gardening ever since. She has written for websites and magazines, including The Garden and Amateur Gardening, was Horticultural Editor on BBC Gardeners' World for five years, and has also written several books on a range of gardening topics from growing house plants to making the most of a small space. After several years as Reviews Editor, building up our reviews section into a leading resource for UK gardeners, she has now become Magazines Editor for BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, responsible for all print output.

Harry Duncton, freelance powered tools tester
Harry has a wealth of experience, from being a language teacher to a tree surgeon, and has built this into a career writing about all things DIY and gardening. A passionate believer in self-reliance, his aim is to inspire others to give it a go themselves and not worry about making a few mistakes along the way. A regular contributor to popular DIY blogs and a recent addition to the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team, he loves tracking down the best new tools and writing about them.

Sue Fisher, freelance garden writer
Sue’s extensive horticultural career spans over 40 years, starting with a decade in the garden centre and nursery industry before developing into an accomplished gardening writer, designer and speaker. Sue writes regularly for BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, GardenersWorld.com, and Garden Answers magazine. She has written 10 books on subjects including container gardening, plants for small gardens and designing with colour, and she has co-authored other books with some of the biggest names in gardening.

Emma Crawforth, Horticulture Editor
Emma holds the Kew Diploma in Horticulture and has been working in horticulture for 18 years, including roles in public gardens, a plant nursery supplying plants for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and a training college for young horticulturists. She looks after an ornamental, fruit and veg garden at home and regularly undertakes trips to see plants growing in their natural habitats. She is the author of the Kew Publications book, Things to Do with Plants.

This review was last updated in May 2026. We apologise if anything has changed in price or availability.