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Autumn leaves might look attractive when they first fall, but they soon become a nuisance on gravel driveways. As the leaves accumulate, they make the surface look untidy, trap moisture and gradually break down into organic matter between the stones. Unfortunately, removing them isn't always straightforward. A powerful leaf blower might shift the foliage [...]
The Risks Involved and What to Do When It Won't Stop Raining Keeping your lawn tidy isn't always easy when the weather refuses to cooperate. After several days of rain, the grass may be growing quickly, but finding a suitable opportunity to mow it can prove difficult. Should you wait for better conditions or [...]
A chainsaw should make smooth, controlled cuts through timber, but it’s not uncommon to experience a frustrating problem where the machine starts drifting left or right. When a chainsaw cuts crookedly, it can make even simple jobs harder, reduce cutting efficiency, and place unnecessary strain on both the operator and their equipment. If your [...]
Robotic lawn mowers offer a convenient way to keep grass looking its best with minimal effort. But what happens when your garden has more than one lawn? Perhaps your front and back gardens are separated by the house, or a driveway divides two grassed areas. Can a robot mower manage two separate lawns, or [...]
When you’re managing a smallholding, market garden or sizeable area of land, there comes a point when basic machinery starts to feel limiting. Yet investing in a conventional tractor may seem excessive. A 2 wheel tractor offers a compelling alternative, providing serious working capability in a much smaller package. Commonly referred to as a [...]
Digging a hole sounds like one of the simplest jobs in gardening and landscaping. However, anyone who has installed a long run of fencing will know how demanding it becomes. Creating deep, consistent holes by hand takes time, effort and patience, particularly when the ground is firm. A post hole borer provides a much [...]
Cordless lawnmowers offer a clean, quiet, and convenient way to maintain your lawn. However, that convenience quickly disappears if the battery refuses to charge. Perhaps the charger shows an unfamiliar warning light, the battery appears completely unresponsive, or it charges but runs flat far sooner than expected. If your lawn mower battery is not [...]
Finding the right lawnmower is not simply about cutting width, power, or propulsion. You should also consider what happens to the grass after it has been cut. Two of the most popular options are mulching and collecting. As the name suggests, a collecting mower transfers cut grass into a box or bag for disposal. [...]
If you have a meadow, paddock or other sizeable patch of long grass to bring under control, choosing the right machine for the job makes an enormous difference. A conventional lawnmower will be completely out of its depth, leaving you to choose between specialist tools like a brushcutter and scythe mower. Both machines have [...]
Returning home after a relaxing summer holiday can bring an unwelcome surprise. You open the back door expecting to see your lawn, only to discover something resembling a small meadow. During warm, damp summer weather, grass can grow remarkably quickly. Leave it untouched for a fortnight and an ordinarily neat lawn can become long, [...]
Cordless lawnmowers have transformed the way many of us look after our lawns. Quiet, clean and convenient, they provide the freedom of petrol without the noise, fumes or maintenance jobs associated with an engine. Modern battery technology has also come a remarkably long way, making cordless machines suitable for much larger gardens than was [...]
Buying a new lawn mower can feel surprisingly complicated. With so many models available, it's easy to focus on engine size, battery voltage or brand reputation, yet one of the most important decisions is often overlooked: the mower's cutting width. The width of the cutting deck has a huge influence on how long it [...]
