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Late winter often feels like a pause between seasons. The bold growth of summer is a distant memory, yet the surge of spring is still just out of sight. But this in-between moment is far from quiet. It’s a valuable window for restoring order after harsh weather, tackling storm damage, and shaping trees and [...]
A healthy lawn doesn’t just happen by accident. It’s the result of steady, well-timed work carried out with the right approach — and the right garden machinery. In terms of creating an effective annual lawncare programme, the key is understanding what your grass needs in each season. Lawns respond to temperature, rainfall and daylight [...]
If you’re a home gardener or DIY enthusiast, you’ll know all about companies like Honda, Husqvarna, and STIHL, but there are other leading brands that might’ve escaped your attention. And if you ask a landscaper, forestry worker, or other seasoned professional who those companies might be, one of the first names they will mention [...]
Stormy weather can leave a garden or estate looking like a woodland obstacle course. Fallen branches, snapped limbs, and partially uprooted trees can block access, damage property, and create hazards that need dealing with quickly. For many homeowners and landowners, a chainsaw feels like the most direct route to getting things back under control. [...]
Robot mowers have come a long way from their early days of being simple, wire-guided machines quietly trimming straightforward lawns. Today, they’re tackling far more demanding spaces — gardens with sweeping borders, mature trees, ponds, sheds, greenhouses, and even lawns split into disconnected sections. As a result, choosing the right technology matters more than [...]
Choosing the right chainsaw is about far more than engine size or brand preference. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether you need a top handle chainsaw or a rear handle chainsaw. While both are designed to cut timber efficiently, they are built for very different working environments and levels of [...]
To keeping garden machinery running smoothly, selecting the right fuel is essential. Many starting problems, poor performance issues, and costly repairs can be traced back to the petrol used in small engines. Therefore, understanding the difference between E5 fuel, E10 fuel, and long-life fuel can make a significant difference to your garden machinery’s reliability, [...]
When it comes to chainsaw performance, the chain itself plays a far bigger role than many users realise. Engine size, bar length, and brand reputation all matter, but the type of chainsaw chain you choose can dramatically influence cutting speed, finish quality, and how often you need to stop and sharpen. Few comparisons are [...]
As winter draws in and your work outdoors naturally slows, most of your garden machinery gets a well-earnt break. Therefore, this quieter season provides an opportune moment to give it the care it needs. Much like a car, garden machinery performs at its best when it’s regularly maintained. Leaving worn parts, stale fuel, or [...]
Last week, we shone the spotlight on 12 Cracking Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Under £50 – perfect little surprises for gardeners and DIY fans. This time, we’re stepping things up a notch. If you’re shopping for someone special, who really loves their garden tools and machinery, these 12 larger (but still sensibly priced) gifts [...]
As temperatures drop and winter sets in, our thoughts naturally turn towards packing away the lawnmower, hedge trimmer, and leaf blower until next spring. Modern cordless garden tools make this seasonal pause wonderfully simple: no fuel stabiliser, no draining tanks, and no winter servicing rituals. But one thing that does need careful consideration is [...]
If you’re stuck for inspiration on what to buy the garden machinery lover in your life this Christmas, we’ve got some great ideas for you—all of which are priced at under £50! In keeping with the festive spirit, we’re now going to show you 12 eclectic examples of the type of gift on offer—one [...]
