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With winter on the doorstep, it’s important to prepare and store your garden tools correctly, so they’re well protected from the challenging weather we’re likely to see over the next few months. Not only will this keep your garden tools in good working order and prolong their lifespan, it will ensure that they’re immediately [...]
Few garden tools work harder than chainsaws, so they need to be properly looked after. Effective chainsaw maintenance encompasses tasks that need carrying out whenever you’ve used the tool, as well as those that are only done periodically. Here, we provide a rundown of all the basic chainsaw maintenance tasks, to help you keep [...]
With the temperature starting to drop and nights drawing in, there are plenty of clear reminders that winter’s not too far away. Bearing this in mind, now is the ideal time to prepare your garden for winter, by protecting both the natural and manmade elements of your outdoor area from the colder, harsher weather [...]
Robotic mower technology has hugely advanced over recent years. And one particular range has really caught our eye, so much so that we really want to shout about it. This particular range of robotic mowers is the Segway Navimow i Series. What Makes the Navimow i Series So Special? These Segway robot mowers have [...]
Clearing leaves is a key garden maintenance task every autumn, so let’s take a look at the most effective ways you can do it. We’ll start things off by summarising the reasons why leaf collecting is such an important job. We’ll then examine not only the best garden tools for clearing leaves but for [...]
Pruning is one of gardening’s key tasks. It involves carefully removing certain parts of a plant, with the aim of promoting new growth. When done correctly, pruning will dramatically improve your plants’ health, appearance and overall structure. But if you prune badly, it will do far more harm than good. And if you’re going [...]
Hedges consist of lines of shrubs or small trees, which have been planted closely together to form a living wall. Suitable for use as a garden boundary, privacy screen or to compartmentalise an outdoor area, they provide valuable shelter and food for insects, birds and small mammals. Hedges are highly effective ways to capture [...]
Good lawn care is essential if you want to enjoy a healthy patch of grass and create an attractive garden. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the simple things you can do to take proper care of your lawn. Here, we consider the best time of day to water [...]
Keeping your strimmer in top working condition not only makes your gardening tasks easier but also ensures the best results for your lawn and garden. One common maintenance task is replacing the strimmer wire or cord. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about how to replace strimmer wire, ensuring you can [...]
As the frost of winter melts away and the first green shoots of spring emerge, your lawn begins its own journey towards summer vitality. Spring heralds a time of awakening for your garden, with your lawn at the heart of this seasonal transformation. To guide your lawn through this transition and ensure it thrives, a [...]
As the warmer days approach, the excitement of bringing our gardens back to life becomes palpable. Preparing your garden for summer not only involves selecting the right plants to plant in summer but also understanding which flowers grow in summer to ensure a vibrant display. Summer gardening is an activity filled with joy and anticipation. [...]
In the realm of garden maintenance, few tasks are as satisfying as mowing the lawn. The hum of the mower, the scent of freshly cut grass, and the instant gratification of a neater garden are pleasures known well to those who cherish their outdoor spaces. Yet, the efficiency and effectiveness of this task hinge on [...]
