Education

  • a little girl using a blue watering can to water a small tree in a garden

      Trees add more than just beauty to a garden—they provide shade, improve air quality, support wildlife, and offer a sense of continuity. But despite their hardy appearance, trees do need care, especially in their early years or when grown in containers. In this guide, we’ll explore how to look after trees in the ground, [...]

  • a row of Cotswold stone cottages and their gardens packed with flowers

      As Britain has been basking in a sweltering summer, gardeners up and down the country have been facing up to the challenges that come with hot weather. With several heatwaves already behind us and potentially more to come, if you’re going to maintain a thriving garden it isn’t just about watering more—it’s about gardening [...]

  • a man cleaning an exterior brick wall using a pressure washer

      It’s easy to focus on interiors when giving your home a fresh look—but what about the outside? First impressions count, and the exterior of your home plays a big part in kerb appeal, not to mention providing long-term protection from the elements. Dirt, algae, mould and moss don’t just spoil the appearance of your [...]

  • a woman using cordless secateurs to prune an ornamental hedge

      Maintaining a flourishing garden doesn’t just involve planting the right shrubs—it’s about knowing when and how to prune or cut them back. Timing is everything because getting it wrong can mean fewer flowers, stunted growth, or even long-term damage to your plants. In this blog, we begin by clarifying the difference between pruning and [...]

  • STIHL Function Safety Glasses and gloves on top of a log

      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 [...]

  • a man using an Agri-Fab 45-0531 Deluxe Push Spreader to dispense lawn seed

      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 man using a spanner to remove a lawnmower blade on an orange STIHL mower

      If you take pride in your lawn, few things are more frustrating than a patchy, torn finish after mowing—especially when you’ve put in a lot of time and effort to get it just so. Often, the culprit isn’t your technique or mower’s power but something much simpler: blunt blades. Whether you're using a rotary [...]

  • someone using a lawn edger where a lawn meets a flowerbed

      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 [...]

  • a close-up of someone in orange PPE using a Husqvarna 592 XP® Petrol Chainsaw to cut a huge log

      When it comes to professional-grade chainsaws, few names carry the same weight as Husqvarna—and amongst this company’s formidable line-up, the XP® range arguably sets the gold standard. So, if you work in forestry or arboriculture, you may well be wondering if a Husqvarna XP® chainsaw is the best type of chainsaw for you. The [...]

  • a man attaching a new blade to a lawnmower

      Summer is the season when your garden machinery truly earns its keep. From early morning lawn cuts to all-day landscaping jobs, your equipment faces hotter temperatures, heavier use, and more dust and debris than at any other time of year. Whether you're managing a domestic garden, overseeing grounds maintenance, or running a farm, avoiding [...]

  • a close-up of a double-sided hedge trimmer blade, laid on grass

      When your hedge trimmer starts to snag or leave a rough finish, it’s often a sign the blades need a little TLC. Just like any hardworking garden tool, hedge cutters benefit from regular care—and cleaning the blades is a simple task that can save you a lot of hassle in the long run. Here, [...]

  • a woman in blue dungarees, trimming the top of a hedge

      There’s something incredibly satisfying about a freshly trimmed hedge. Crisp lines, uniform shape, and that sense of order it brings to a garden — it’s no wonder hedge maintenance is such a crucial part of an outdoor area’s upkeep. But while it might seem like a simple task, good hedge trimming is an art [...]