mowing round raised beds

[Ros]

As we are called a demonstration allotment we have some beds edged and some not to show the difference – the ones which are edged are edged with old decking which I saved from going on a bonfire one November. There hasn’t yet [1 year only] been a noticeable difference between the beds on slug incidence and you would have thought that last year would show this up. The soil is very sandy. The worst thing about the edging is trying to mow round it and up to it with a rotary mower – we usually have to follow on with a strimmer. The petrol rotary mower is such a pain for this job we have just persuaded the committee to allow us to buy a decent push mower as it must surely be easier and certainly quieter. Actually just thought – you all might be able to help with some recommendations [or otherwise] for a decent push mower – your comments would be much appreciated. Thanks