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  • a man wearing orange chainsaw PPE, using a Husqvarna chainsaw to cut a fallen tree

      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. [...]

  • a Husqvarna Automower navigating a complex garden, including a slope, steps, trees, and borders

      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 [...]

  • an arborist climbing a tree, with the STIHL MS 201 T Petrol Chainsaw in a case hanging from their back

      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 [...]

  • a man operating a STIHL petrol brushcutter at the edge of an overgrown garden, outside a house, with a mountain in the background

      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, [...]

  • the Husqvarna 550 XP® Mark II Chainsaw against a white background

      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 [...]

  • a man packing STIHL lithium-ion batteries into a battery storage box, which is positioned on a workbench

      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 [...]

  • an orange petrol chainsaw sitting in sawdust, next to some logs

      Petrol-powered garden tools remain a popular choice for both homeowners and professionals who need strong performance for demanding jobs. Whether you’re using a hedge trimmer, leaf blower, chainsaw, or other handheld tool, the reliability of the small 2 stroke engine inside your machine has a huge impact on productivity. When everything is working as [...]

  • a man using a Husqvarna tiller to cultivate the soil in a garden border

      Autumn is the perfect time of year to breathe new life into tired garden borders. The soil is still warm enough for planting, rainfall is more frequent, and plants can establish themselves before winter sets in. So, if your border has become overgrown, lacks structure, or simply needs a fresh injection of colour, a [...]

  • a boy pointing at moss on a lawn

      Moss divides opinion. To some, it’s a soft, velvety green that looks beautiful in shade and damp corners. To others, it’s a sign their lawn isn’t as healthy as it could be—thin grass, spongy patches, and a look that’s more patchwork than pristine. If you’re in the second camp, we’re now going to reveal [...]

  • a close up of someone adjusting a Honda HRX lawnmower's cutting height

      Autumn is the season when your lawn quietly resets. Growth slows, temperatures soften, and moisture hangs in the air for longer. It’s exactly the right moment to rethink your lawn mower height so the grass goes into winter resilient rather than ragged. Get the cutting height right now and you’ll keep colour for longer, [...]

  • a woman dressed in protective glasses and a khaki shirt, using the STIHL ASA 20 to prune a plant

      A thoughtful prune can transform a tired old border into a showpiece, coax shy shrubs into flower, and keep trees strong, safe, and shapely. Done well, pruning is all about guiding growth, so that each plant looks and performs its best. Here, we offer ten practical garden pruning tips—covering shrubs, hedges and trees—so you [...]

  • someone wearing STIHL FUNCTION Active leather chainsaw boots, with a close up of one boot resting on a wooden slat

      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 [...]