When you talk about art, everyone has their own opinions as to what’s good or bad. It’s because of our individual differences that what appears lovely to one person might seem unwieldy to another.

Although many of the most famous lawns can be found in the UK, where the inclement weather lends itself to greenery, the team here at Blue Box Batteries have spun the globe and picked out the most artistic and beautiful lawns across the world.

Feast your eyes on our top ten and see if you agree or disagree with our choices.

This lovely lawn at Rodmarton Manor, near Cirencester, complements the arts and crafts theme of the carefully designed garden. The grass follows the line of precision-trimmed box trees, with a delightfully plotted stone flag path. This is one of those gardens where someone has taken a great deal of time and energy to produce something that looks both casual and organic.

Sometimes the lawn is the main feature for a large garden, but other times it creates a foil against the fabulous growing decoration. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, in San Marino, California, sports a busy and highly intricate Japanese garden, set off with a perfect manicured lawn.

Deceptively simple lines can hide an endearingly complex design, as this lawn at the Villa Ephrussi, Italy demonstrates. The symmetrical geometric shapes provide a lovely balance, echoed in the shape of the house, which dates from 1912.

Kensington Gardens is a classic British attraction, and the [Sunken Garden uses the lawn to frame the pond in perfect synchronicity with the planted borders. Diana, Princess of Wales walked the lines of this beautiful lawn many times during her residence at Kensington Palace.

The Hortensia House gardens belong to a private home in Blenheim, New Zealand, and are open to the public throughout most of the year. The luscious lawns, of which there are several, give this beautiful and exotic garden a real look of luxury and comfort.

One of the most unusual, but well-designed lawns in the UK can be found on the roof of a tourist attraction in Cumbria. Built by a company that began as a farm – and who still operate the farm – the lawn on this building serves a unique and aesthetic purpose for visitors and tourists alike.

This gorgeous, geometric lawn is reminiscent of alien crop circles, or a traditional stately home maze, and belongs to the grounds of Crichel House in Dorset, UK. Rebuilt in the 1700s, the original house was a Tudor classic, and the lawn here is a lovely representation of the Tudor garden style.

For delightful simplicity, this geometric lawn is the epitome of artistic, when it comes to a twist on the green carpet. Located in the kitchen garden at Aberglasney in the Tywi Valley, Carmarthenshire, the gorgeous verdant shapes set off the stonework, while the lawn as a whole stands out in its own right.

For several centuries, the palace at Versailles has been upheld as an icon for buildings as well as gardens. The stylish non-symmetry of the curled shapes of the lawn are in true contrast with the outline of the gardens in which they sit, giving the whole area a busy look, despite the overall regimented design.

Our number one artistic lawn falls to La Licorne d’Eiffel, an artwork by Yona Friedman, on the Island of Vassivere, in the Limousin area of France. Similar to the prehistoric ‘Long Man’ chalk figure in Sussex, the unicorn on this image has been created using carbonate minerals. This lawn isn’t just artistic: it IS art.

Feeling inspired to cut your own lawn? Don’t forget that Blue Box Batteries stock a range of lawnmower batteries to ensure that your mower is up and running and can do the job properly.

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Lawnmowers are extremely convenient machines when it comes to cutting the grass, but don’t forget they’re also great for racing around on a dirt track too.

If you’ve never tried lawnmower racing before then you’re missing out. It’s great fun! If you want to get involved then take a look at the following Blue Box Batteries guide, where we explore the history of lawnmower racing and take a look at how you can become part of this incredible, action-packed sport.

So when and where did it all begin? 1973 is the answer, when the sport was independently invented by an Irishman named Jim Gavin and his friends in a pub near Horsham, West Sussex.

The premise of the sport was to act as an alternative to mainstream and expensive motorsports with no sponsorship, cash prizes, or modifications to the engines. Remarkably, the same principles and rules that were created in 1973 still stand today.

Since the inception of the British Lawn Mower Racing Association (BLMRA) there are now roughly 250 active members. The BLMRA hosts 12 races throughout the year, which take place from May to October. Some of these races include The British Championship, The World Championships, and the popular 12 Hour Endurance Race too.

Of course the mowers themselves (usually either ride-on or self-propelled) are modified by having the blades removed for safety reasons and the sport today attracts people from all backgrounds and ages.

So with a brief history out of the way, if you want to partake in this sport, how do you go about getting involved?

First of all, if you’re swaying to the idea of jumping on a lawnmower and racing around, it’s advised to visit a local event to see if you think it would be worth taking part.

If you like what you see, your next step is to become a member of the BLMRA by either signing up online or filling in the relevant forms. Once complete, you will receive a handbook, newsletter and a membership card.

After reading the handbook and choosing a race group, you’ll need to find a mower that you would like to race in, before making sure that it’s homologated (inspected and approved to race). The reason lawnmowers need to be homologated is so they adhere to the rules and to also ensure that a level playing field is set for all competitors.

The process to carry out the above requires you to get in touch with the BLMRA and arrange a date and time for you to take it to them to be inspected.

After the lawnmower has been approved you can take it away and carry out your build. The mower will also need to be inspected for a second time before you begin you can start racing.

Besides the lawnmower (it would be a little tricky without this of course) you will also need the correct clothing, a safety helmet, and goggles if you will be using an open faced style helmet, as well as gloves for driving.

Most people choose to wear protective motocross clothing with extra layers of body armour for added safety, so if you don’t have this, it’s well worth investing in. Lastly, you will need to buy or hire a transponder and a clip so that times can be measured and recorded during races.

With registration, all of the gear and the relevant checks carried out, you’ll be ready to take part in your first lawnmower race.

The best way to see which races/events are taking place and when they are is to look at the Events category on the British Lawn Mower Racing Association website.

Here, you will be able to view a calendar of all upcoming races in addition to looking back through the archives at previous results and winners.

Best of luck in your lawnmower racing adventures, we’ve no doubt that when you start racing you’ll wonder why you didn’t take this sport up earlier on in your life.

Remember too that if you need a new battery for your lawnmower for racing (or for simply cutting the lawn at home) we stock an extensive range here at Blue Box Batteries.

Visit our lawnmower batteries page or feel free to contact us directly for more information.

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Picture the scenario: as summer is on the way you take your electric lawnmower out of the shed or garage to check that your machine is fully operational.

Whilst testing the lawnmower, you discover that the battery is no longer working. Well fear not, it’s a common problem for many people up and down the country.

So as you search for a replacement, how should you dispose of the existing battery? Here’s a quick look at some of your options.

Once you’ve removed the old battery from your lawnmower, you’ll need to dispose of it properly before fitting a new one.

Your first port of call is your local authority. Contact them to locate recycling centres or dumps in your area who will remove the battery for you.

Local recycling centres can take a number of items, including standard, car, and lawnmower batteries, but be sure to check first to avoid making a wasted journey.

Alternatively, if you cast your mind back and remember where you bought the battery from, you can also make contact with them too.

As of 2010, shops selling more than 32KG a year have to provide in store collection facilities for batteries.

For more information and advice, visit www.recyclenow.com - this helpful resource includes search functions for finding your local recycling banks too.

Whatever option you choose, always make sure that you dispose of your batteries properly.

Never throw your lawnmower battery in the bin as the acid can cause damage to the environment and some disposal companies will refuse to take it as it’s classed as hazardous waste.

Instead, use a trusted and legitimate source as they will know exactly what to do with it and they may even recycle the model to reuse again in the future.

Once you’ve dealt with the old battery, you’ll need to find a replacement for your lawnmower.

With so many sizes, brands, and voltages available, if you’re not sure which one you require, then it’s best to speak to the experts.

At Blue Box Batteries, we stock an extensive range of lawnmower batteries for a number of brands and models. We’ve got the right battery for the job, which means that your lawnmower will be up and running again in no time at all.

Visit our lawnmower batteries page, or contact us directly today for advice and we’ll be more than happy to help.

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