My next requirements were that I wanted a rotary lawn mower; yes, I desired wheels; I held back with the ‘go-faster stripes’. Also, I wanted it to be electric; I didn’t need the hassle of popping out and buying fuel for it.

Regarding storing the electric cable, Flymo has made this relatively simple to stow. Once the 340R is in its upright position, the cable is wrapped around the handle levers in a figure of eight and a clip is supplied.

The 340R cable is 10 metres in length, which may be sufficient for many people’s gardens. However, I would have liked it longer and, therefore, wouldn’t need to use an extension lead.

So why did I want a rotary? Well, for two reasons really, firstly for the ease of pushing it up and down the lawn. Our lawn isn’t the flattest of gardens, although it’s not because we live on a gradient it’s because the nearby trees have made it a bit undulating.

The second reason I wanted a rotary lawnmower is for manoeuvring it to and from the shed and being able to wheel along the path and not have to lift it. The complete lawnmower weighs around 11kg which isn’t too heavy, but the wheels certainly make it easier.

An additional feature that the Flymo 340R has is a rear roller which creates stripes on your grass. This wasn’t a requirement for me as I don’t think our lawn will ever look like a bowling green. But hey, it has that functionality if you require it.

Now let’s talk about the EasiStore space-saving functionality. The vertical storage is a big selling point for me, as I don’t have room for a bulky lawnmower in my potting shed, even after tidying it up.

So, how does it work? Well, once you have given your lawn its trim, emptied out the grass clippings and wound up your cable, it’s time to stack the 340R in its upright position.

Firstly, unclick the grey levers at the base of the handle, lay the handle flat across the lawnmower, and click the levers back securely. Secondly, lift up the lawnmower so it is in the vertical upright position; it will stand unaided. Thirdly, clip in the grass box so that it sits on top of the Flymo EasiStore and clicks into the handle of the lawnmower, et voila, it is done.

Now with the EasiStore 340R all secured together, you can just grab the handle and wheel it along to your shed or wherever you store your lawnmower. As it is now vertical and slimmer, it’s easier to manoeuvre.

I think this is a perfect solution for a bulky lawnmower.