About James Laidler

  Log splitters are available in a range of sizes, have varying levels and sources of power, and are used both domestically and in commercial settings. What these machines all have in common is that they are designed to cut logs into smaller, more manageable pieces of firewood. Here, we explain why you should consider [...]

  With winter on the doorstep, it’s important to prepare and store your garden tools correctly, so they’re well protected from the challenging weather we’re likely to see over the next few months. Not only will this keep your garden tools in good working order and prolong their lifespan, it will ensure that they’re immediately [...]

  Few garden tools work harder than chainsaws, so they need to be properly looked after. Effective chainsaw maintenance encompasses tasks that need carrying out whenever you’ve used the tool, as well as those that are only done periodically. Here, we provide a rundown of all the basic chainsaw maintenance tasks, to help you keep [...]

  With the temperature starting to drop and nights drawing in, there are plenty of clear reminders that winter’s not too far away. Bearing this in mind, now is the ideal time to prepare your garden for winter, by protecting both the natural and manmade elements of your outdoor area from the colder, harsher weather [...]

  Cordless pruners are one of our bestselling handheld battery tools, and it’s easy to see why. The most effective way to remove stems from a plant or small branches from a tree, these electric pruner shears really are invaluable when it comes to promoting the health and structure of your plants, as well as [...]

  Just when you thought Segway Navimow Robotic Mowers couldn’t get any better, along comes the new X3 series. Although it’s going to be a few more months until these revolutionary robot mowers are launched, we’ve been given a sneak preview of them. And in true Garden Machinery Direct style, we’re now going to share [...]

  Robotic mower technology has hugely advanced over recent years. And one particular range has really caught our eye, so much so that we really want to shout about it. This particular range of robotic mowers is the Segway Navimow i Series. What Makes the Navimow i Series So Special? These Segway robot mowers have [...]

  Using a wheeled leaf and litter vacuum is an exceptionally convenient and highly effective way to remove rubbish and green debris from any outside area. These garden machines often appeal to local authorities and businesses, as well as owners of large outdoor spaces who may have hired out their land for a special event. [...]

  Clearing leaves is a key garden maintenance task every autumn, so let’s take a look at the most effective ways you can do it. We’ll start things off by summarising the reasons why leaf collecting is such an important job. We’ll then examine not only the best garden tools for clearing leaves but for [...]

  Pruning is one of gardening’s key tasks. It involves carefully removing certain parts of a plant, with the aim of promoting new growth. When done correctly, pruning will dramatically improve your plants’ health, appearance and overall structure. But if you prune badly, it will do far more harm than good. And if you’re going [...]

  Buying a garden shredder or wood chipper is a fantastic way to make the most of your green waste. That’s because wood chippers and shredders are the perfect garden machines for converting shrub and tree cuttings into compost and mulch, which, of course, are both essential ingredients for creating a healthy garden. So, not [...]

  Hedges consist of lines of shrubs or small trees, which have been planted closely together to form a living wall. Suitable for use as a garden boundary, privacy screen or to compartmentalise an outdoor area, they provide valuable shelter and food for insects, birds and small mammals. Hedges are highly effective ways to capture [...]