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  • a woman taking a pressure washer out of a garage

      Spring has finally arrived, so, after months of dreary weather, it’s time to refresh your outdoor area. Cleaning your garden with a pressure washer is the fastest and most efficient way to remove the dirt, algae, and grime that have built up over the colder months. From cleaning patios and pathways to reviving garden [...]

  •   Garden machinery is an investment that makes maintaining your outdoor space easier and more efficient. However, to get the most out of your equipment, regular maintenance and the use of high-quality spare parts are essential. Knowing how to care for your tools properly will extend their lifespan, enhance performance, and reduce costly breakdowns. The [...]

  • Aspen fuel being used to fill up fuel in a lawn mower

    Stale fuel is one of the most common reasons a lawn mower refuses to start or runs poorly. If left sitting in the tank for too long, old petrol in a lawn mower can cause blockages, leading to rough running or complete failure to start. Many people face this issue after winter storage, and unfortunately, [...]

  • strimmer being serviced

    Aspen Alkylate Petrol: A Cleaner, Smarter Choice for Your Garden Machinery When it comes to fuelling garden machinery, Aspen Alkylate Petrol is a superior choice for both performance and environmental benefits. Whether you’re using a lawnmower, chainsaw, or strimmer, Aspen Fuel offers a cleaner, more efficient way to power your equipment. But what exactly is [...]

  • How to Get Perfect Stripes in Your Lawn A beautifully striped lawn adds a touch of elegance to any garden, making it look well-manicured and professional. Many people wonder, how do you get a striped lawn? or how to get lines in grass that stand out like a football pitch. The good news is that [...]

  •   A multi tool consists of an engine and handle, which you can use to power and control a series of tools. All of these tools are designed as attachments, allowing you to add or remove them from the multi tool according to your ongoing requirements. So, if you need to trim a hedge, edge [...]

  • a Husqvarna Automower robotic mower mowing an undulating lawn

      Buying a robot mower is a real gamechanger for anyone with a lawn. This applies whether you’re a homeowner with a modest patch of grass or business responsible for maintaining more extensive grounds. The reason is that robotic mowers operate completely autonomously to cut your lawn for you, allowing you to concentrate on more [...]

  • a father, his 3 children and a robotic lawn mower in a garden

      Over the last few years, robotic mowers have created something of a revolution in lawn care. The beauty of these automated lawnmowers is that, once installed, they are capable of working completely autonomously to keep their designated area(s) of grass looking pristine. This gives them a huge advantage over more labour intensive conventional lawnmowers. [...]

  • a man with short grey hair and glasses, stood in a workshop, tensioning a chainsaw chain

      One of the most important chainsaw maintenance tasks any chainsaw operator has to carry out is tensioning the chain. This means ensuring that it is fitted correctly around the chainsaw’s guide bar – tight enough to remain secure but with enough slack to move freely. Here, we explain exactly why a chainsaw chain needs [...]

  •   Regular chainsaw maintenance helps prolong the life of your chainsaw’s chain and guide bar, but there will eventually come a time when both of these parts need replacing. Here, we examine the telltale signs that show when you need to do this, both in terms of close visual inspections and if the chainsaw’s performance [...]

  • 4 men standing in a forest, all wearing full garden PPE, including helmet, boots and chainsaw clothing

      Spending time in the garden is a relaxing, uplifting experience, but when you’re operating garden machinery, with its sharp blades rotating at high speeds, you need to exercise some caution if you’re going to remain safe. And one of the best ways you can do this is by wearing the correct garden PPE (personal [...]

  •   January and February are the perfect months for us keen gardeners to have a sort through our sheds. Just like when a cook checks their cupboards or a trendsetter examines their wardrobe, it gives us the chance to survey exactly what we own and ensure we have everything required to achieve our objectives over [...]