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GARDENA – GARDENA – GARDENA – the full-range supplier with system in any season
GARDENA provides everything you need The system concept characterises With GARDENA products, you care for to tend your garden and keep it looking GARDENA’s products. This principle your lawn all year round and keep it great. Whether products for lawn-, tree- is reflected in many product ranges: in excellent shape – regardless of the and shrub care, tools for soil cultivation, It makes handling simple, expands your season. irrigation solutions or pumps. options and conserves resources.
GARDENA – your advantages
1. Quality GARDENA products are known for their extremely high quality and reliability. The entire production chain is subject to the strictest inspection cycles and quality guidelines.
2. Innovation / Technology GARDENA develops products that render garden work as easy and efficient aspossible. That’s why the product portfolio is continuously further developed and optimised – with the latest technology.
3. Ergonomics / Comfort GARDENA places high value on the ergonomics of their products. They should lie comfortably in the hand and make garden work easier.
4. Service Should your product require repair or maintenance, the GARDENA Service experts are there for you. More at www.gardena.com
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Mow the lawn Trim Trimming lawn edges The first step for a beautiful lawn is a regular cut. Lawn edges remain wherever a lawnmower cannot A lawn looks harmonious when the edges have been Simply select the right GARDENA model for your reach. Using a trimmer in difficult-to-access corners adjusted to the lawn height. For this work, GARDENA demands. and edges gives the lawn a perfect appearance. offers manual, battery-powered and electric grass Electric or battery-powered trimmers quickly and shears. comfortably shorten edges. — — — More on page 4 More on page 7 More on page 7
Aerate and rake Seed and fertilise Lawn care A beautiful lawn needs to breathe. Lawn aerators and There are times when your lawn needs support: Pulling weeds, removing leaves or grass clippings is rakes provide oxygen deep into the soil and keep your e. g. after extreme weather periods or strong use. easy – when the right tools are at hand. GARDENA lawn sustainably free of weeds, moss and thatch. The GARDENA spreader can then help with seeding has the right solution for every task and the right and fertilising. product for every garden task.
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DID YOU KNOW... That GARDENA solutions can save you heaps of stress and money, as they all fit together perfectly? You benefit from the fact that tools and elements can be combined in multiple ways.
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Mow the lawn Not all lawns are the same. Regardless of what demands you place on your lawn, the right care is vital. Long term measures at the right time will make your lawn the jewel of your garden.
Why? When? Regular mowing stimulates the growth of the lawn, increases The lawn mowing season begins in March / April when the the grass density and thereby the lawn’s beauty. climate is mild and the lawn length approx. 8 cm. Ideal mowing conditions are rain-free days with an overcast sky and dry How? lawn. The best time to mow is before noon. Alternately, you Minimal but frequent mowing is often better than seldom, strong can get to work in the early evening hours. At the end of mowing. With each cut, as the rule of thumb goes, the grass October, before the first frost, you should mow one last time blade should be shortened by about a half to two-thirds, to before the winter break. approx. five centimetres. In midsummer, you should let the grass remain somewhat longer so that it can better withstand dry How often? periods. And if you have neither time nor the desire to regularly For an even lawn result, mowing once a week in the main mow the lawn yourself, a Robotic Lawnmower may be the growth period is recommended. perfect solution.
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A healthy lawn is a part of any beautiful garden. Mowing is one of the most important tasks for this. Only frequent mowing ensures a lush and thriving lawn. Whether you have a small- or large area – GARDENA offers you a large variety of lawnmowers. You’re sure to find the right model that is suitable for your garden.
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• Mows the lawn all by itself • For highest demands • For normal cutting-quality demands in • Returns to the charging station on its own • Cutting cylinder and bottom blade do not touch the home- and allotment gardens • A perfectly cared-for lawn at all times thanks to • A perfect cut, as with shears – golf‑course • Horizontally rotating blade unit captures the the razor-sharp blades quality grass stalk and cuts it off • Larger areas can be mowed in a short time
Robotic Lawnmower Never mow the lawn yourself again.
With the GARDENA Robotic Lawnmower, time consuming lawn care becomes relaxation. While you enjoy your free time, the Robotic Lawnmower takes over the bother- some work all on its own. Lawn mowing has never been easier and more convenient.
• Mows the lawn on its own and independently recharges at the charging station • Easy installation and initial operation • Daily mowing and mulching ensure a perfectly cared-for lawn and save the • Low-noise, emission-free and energy-saving removal of grass cuttings • Theft-protected through PIN code and alarm function • The boundary wire defines the lawn area to be mowed
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Item description Robotic Lawnmower R40Li Robotic Lawnmower R70Li Robotic Lawnmower SILENO Robotic Lawnmower SILENO+ For smaller lawns with a simple For medium-sized lawns with For large lawns and complex For large lawns and complex lawn structure. a moderately complex lawn gardens. gardens. structure.
Lawn area Up to 400 m2 Up to 700 m2 Up to 1000 m² Up to 1300 m²
Guaranteed sound power 58 60 60 60 level (dB)A Article No. 4071 4072 4052 4054
TIPS AND TRICKS Each time you mow the lawn, change the mowing direction and the mowing pattern. That way, you will get a perfect lawn with a regular cross-section.
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Hand Cylinder Lawnmowers Item description PowerMax™ 32 E PowerMax™ 34 E PowerMax™ 37 E PowerMax™ 42 E Precision mowing as with shears. The starter model Powerful More comfort and For large lawn areas Smooth-running, low‑noise and user-friendliness easy to push. For lawn areas up to 500 m², as a hand tool, or electric Measured SWL (dB)A 93 94 93 95 or battery-powered. Guaranteed SWL (dB)A 96 96 96 96 Measurem. uncert. (dB)A 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 Vibration level m / s² 3.36 < 2.5 < 2.5 < 2.5 Article No. 4073 4074 4075 4076
PowerMax™ 34 E, 37 E and 42 E
Ergonomically shaped handle For convenient and efficient operation (except 34 E)
Handle height adjustment • Height-adjustable handle for advanced user comfort • Can be adjusted to the body height of every user (except 32 E / 34 E) PowerPlus motor With high-torque gear drive delivering excellent results under the most difficult conditions Flexible use 3-in-1 Can be set to mow and catch or mow and mulch (except 34 E)
Manoeuvrable and flexible Large rear wheels (except 34 E) DuraEdge Blade Double hardened, precision Edging combs ground blade for a superior cut For neatly mowing along walls and lawn edges
TIPS AND TRICKS Lawns should not be cut in wet conditions, as the blades of grass clump together and cannot be trimmed cleanly. In addition, the lawnmower wheels can sink into the lawn when the soil is wet and therefore the damage grass roots.
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A harmonious lawn appearance includes precisely cut lawn edges. A perfect lawn contour is achieved with mechanical grass shears, battery grass shears, or a trimmer, depending on the demand and length of the lawn edge.
Why? Where? Lawn edges are normally not reached by lawnmowers. At difficult-to-access lawn edges around the bed, patio, trees That’s why they are often longer and not precisely cut. and pond; along fences, gravel paths or natural stone walls. There is no clear bordering against other garden areas and the lawn can grow into surrounding beds.
When? Best is before or after each mowing session.
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A trimmer is useful wherever the lawn You’ll cut lawn edges comfortably and The mechanical grass shears are mower cannot reach, e. g. between precisely with the battery-powered ideally suited for lawn edges in smaller shrubs, on steep slopes, in high grass, grass shears. Lawn edges in larger gardens and areas. Also in narrow and strong grass or weeds. With the use of areas can be shortened without effort difficult-to-access spots, they ensure a plastic filament or blade, grass and but with care, also around ponds, a perfect lawn. lawn edges can be comfortably cut with beds or patios. little effort and without bending over.
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Item description SmallCut 300/23 EasyCut 400/25 EasyCut Li-18/23R PowerCut 650/30 For small trimming tasks. Flexible all-round trimmer for Cable-free trimming of lawn Professional trimmer for large longer edges and hard-to-reach edges thanks to powerful areas with dense grass growth spots. lithium-ion batteries. and weeds. Measured SWL (dB)A 92 92 83 93 Guaranteed SWL (dB)A 94 95 88 96 Measurem. uncert. (dB)A 3 3 3 3 Vibration level m / s² 4.3 3 < 2.5 < 2.5 Article No. 9805 9807 9823 9811
Cut lawn edges
Accu Grass Shears ClassicCut
Lies well in the hand With comfortable handle
Flexible Light and easy to use Tool-free switch from grass Cable-free, weighs only 650 grams shears to shrub shears High-performance Work time up to 45 min. thanks Article No. 8885 to easy-care lithium-ion battery
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Item description Accu Grass Shears Set Accu Grass Shears Classic Grass Shears Comfort Grass Shears, ComfortCut ClassicCut rotatable Cable-free with powerful Cut lawn edges For precise cutting of lawn Precise work with ergo lithium-ion battery. With quality comfortably from edges – also in difficult-to- nomically shaped handles. blades that can be replaced an upright position. access areas. Ideal for left- and right- without tools, swivelling comfort Complete set with handed people, thanks to handle for ergonomics and with telescopic swivel handle the 360°-rotatable blades. wheels. and wheels. Measured SWL (dB)A – – Guaranteed SWL (dB)A – – Measurem. uncert. (dB)A – – Vibration level m / s² < 2.5 < 2.5 Article No. 8893 8890
Cut the edges of the lawn before mowing. The cuttings from the TIPS AND TRICKS lawn edges will be gathered in during mowing, saving you time and reducing the amount of raking required.
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Aerate, rake, fertilise and care for
Everything that is good for the lawn makes it more beautiful: This begins with the ideal seed planting and continues with the removal of thatch and moss, sufficient oxygen to the roots, and the supply of nutrients. When you care for your lawn and continuously free it from weeds, you’ll be able to enjoy lush, dense green grass.
Why aerate? Why rake? Over the entire year, dead grass stalks, moss and fungus To successfully prevent thatch and moss all year round, the collect on the lawn and hinder its thriving. During aerating, lawn can always be raked – in contrast to aerating. Stainless specially ground blades slice into the turf by a few millimetres. steel springs remove thick thatch and newly forming moss At the same time, the lawn is powerfully and sustainably freed from the lawn, thereby providing quick, convenient and from thatch, moss and weeds, thus providing more space, air gentle care. and water to the roots. Roots can expand and take up vital nutrients. When rake and how often? After each 2nd or 3rd mowing – all year round. When aerate and how often? After mowing, once or twice per season, in spring and autumn. Why care for the lawn and remove weeds? Why fertilise? To ensure optimal care of your lawn, it is recommended to With every cut, a lawn loses nutrients. To prevent this, you remove grass cuttings, leaves and weeds from the lawn. should regularly fertilise your lawn to ensure optimal care. When remove weeds and how often? When fertilise and how often? A lawn needs to be cared for all year round – as soon as grass A lawn is normally fertilised starting in March / April at inter cuttings, leaves or weeds collect on it. vals of four to five weeks until a final autumn fertilising in September to prepare for the winter.
Aerate Rake Seed and fertilise Lawn care
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Electric Lawn Aerator EVC 1000 Sharp, offset blades made of spe Electric Lawn Rake ES 500 Low-wear stainless steel springs comb Intensive treatment for your lawn. cially hardened, galvanised stainless Year-round care, can be carried the lawn and gently remove moss and Recommended in spring and/or steel penetrate the lawn by a few out after each 2nd or 3rd mowing thatch. The springs can be easily and autumn. millimetres and remove thatch and session. individually exchanged. dead grass from the soil. For areas up to approx. 600 m² For areas up to approx. 600 m² Weight 10.6 kg Weight 9.5 kg Output 1000 W Output 500 W With PowerPlus • With PowerPlus • Working width 30 cm Working width 30 cm Grass catcher optional Grass catcher optional Measured SWL (dB)A 93 Measured SWL (dB)A 89 Guaranteed SWL (dB)A 94 Guaranteed SWL (dB)A 91 Measurem. uncert. (dB)A 3 Measurem. uncert. (dB)A 3 Vibration level m / s2 < 2.5 Vibration level m / s2 < 2.5 Article No. 4068 Article No. 4066
TIPS AND TRICKS Brush extra sand into your lawn after aerating it. This will make your lawn more permeable to water, air and nutrients.
Seed and fertilise
Item description Classic Spreader 300 Comfort Spreader 500 Comfort Spreader 800 The Classic Extra wide for time-saving spreading Extra wide and high for time-saving spreading
Spreading width 45 cm 53 cm 53 cm Volume capacity 10 litres 14 litres 20 litres Recomm. lawn size up to approx. 300 m² up to approx. 500 m² up to approx. 800 m² On-Off function on the – • • handle for exact dosage With comfort handle – • • With dosage table • • • for standard fertilisers Article No. 430 433 435
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combisystem combisystem combisystem combisystem Gather Rake Plastic Fan Rake XXL vario Plastic Adjustable Rake Lawn Edge Trimmer Frees the lawn from grass cuttings For large-scale and time-saving For fine and coarse sweepings, leaves For clean cutting of lawn edges. and leaves. With grass trapping bar. raking of grass cuttings, leaves, etc. and grass cuttings. With elastic, ad- With hardened, sharpened steel edge. Can be divided into two parts for justable plastic tines for raking leaves, Can be used like a spade or pushed comfortable collection of the raked grass cuttings, scarified material etc. along the edge of a lawn material. Width 77 cm. Variable working width of 35 – 52 cm
Recommended handle length 180 cm Recommended handle length 130 or 150 cm Recommended handle length 130 cm Recommended handle length 130 cm Article No. 3381 Article No. 3107 Article No. 3099 Article No. 3149
TIPS AND TRICKS
Tackling the root of the problem The weeding trowel enables you to easily remove weeds roots and all. To ensure that the hole in the soil quickly grows over, simply insert the trowel back into the ground and scrape the soil into the centre.
Easy functioning principle 1. Press into soil 2. Turn 180° to the right 3. Pull out – finished 4. Easy removal through the press of a button
Weeding Trowel Effortlessly remove weeds – without bending over and without dirtying hands.
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Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Mow the lawn Aerate Rake Fertilise Lawn care / Remove weeds
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