Buying Guides
If you spend any time researching chainsaws online, you’ll quickly encounter a much-asked question: Husqvarna or STIHL – which is best? As both brands have loyal fans, are trusted by professionals, and offer everything from compact cordless models to serious forestry saws, the Husqvarna v STIHL chainsaw debate in undoubtedly an issue that’s going [...]
A sparkling clean patio can transform your entire garden, making it feel brighter, fresher, and ready for entertaining. However, over autumn and winter, even the most cared-for patios tend to collect moss, algae, and grime. When this happens, the best way to clean a patio and restore its natural colour and texture is with [...]
Autumn is when a ride-on mower earns its keep. Leaves fall, lawns soften and hedges get their final tidy, so having the right attachments can help you save time and effort while keeping your outdoor space presentable. Below are our top ten picks for this season, starting with a tow hitch—the gateway to almost [...]
If you’re working with a saw, every step needs to be confident, stable, and protected. The right chainsaw boots don’t just keep your feet dry; they add certified cut resistance, impact protection, and reliable grip when the ground is slick with rain, sap, or mud. In this guide, we reveal all you need to [...]
Garden tools that genuinely transform the way you work can be pretty hard to find. Those that combine convenience, power, and innovation only tend to come along once in a while. The STIHL GTA 26 is unquestionably one of those tools. In fact, this compact cordless pruner has impressed so many gardening experts that [...]
When it comes to chainsaw performance, the guide bar plays just as important a role as the engine’s power or sharpness of the chain. Far more than a strip of metal, a chainsaw bar is the backbone of your cutting system, providing stability, directing the chain, and ensuring every cut is precise. From pruning [...]
Keeping a garden looking its best is hugely rewarding, but it also creates a lot of green waste. From hedge trimmings and fallen branches to piles of leaves and prunings, it doesn’t take long before the compost bin is overflowing and another trip to the recycling centre looms. That’s where garden shredders come in. [...]
Keeping track of your tools can be tricky if you’re maintaining a large private garden, never mind running a works team with dozens of machines. Missed services, forgotten oil changes or misplaced tools are not only inconvenient but can also cost time and money. That’s where STIHL Connected comes in — a clever digital [...]
When it comes to keeping outdoor spaces in pristine condition, professional groundscare demands a mixture of skill, planning, and the right machinery. The ideal kit for grounds professionals isn’t built around just one type of tool—it’s a carefully chosen line-up of machines, each playing a vital role in maintaining turf, borders, hard surfaces, and [...]
Gardening might be one of life’s great pleasures, but it’s not without its risks. From sharp tools and spinning blades to thorny shrubs and harmful chemicals, hazards are never too far away. That’s where personal protective equipment (PPE) steps in. Far more than a formality, PPE’s designed to protect you from injury and give [...]
If you're aiming for a lush, evenly green lawn or trying to simplify your year-round garden maintenance routine, one question is bound to crop up: what type of spreader do I need for the job? Whether you’re sowing grass seed in spring, feeding your lawn in autumn, or applying grit to slippery paths in [...]
A well-mown lawn is a joy to behold—but it’s the edges that make all the difference. Crisp, defined lines between lawn and border can elevate an outdoor space from neat to stunning, and the best possible tool to achieve this is a specialist lawn edger. So, if you’d like to perfect your outdoor area’s [...]
