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  Pressure washers, also known as power washers or jet washers, have revolutionised the way we approach outdoor cleaning. Whether you're looking to remove stubborn dirt from your driveway, revive tired old garden decking, or simply give your car a spotless shine, these powerful machines can make the job significantly faster and more satisfying. In [...]

  A flourishing, green lawn is the dream of many gardeners, but maintaining healthy grass requires more than just regular mowing and watering. One of the most important lawn care practices is scarification, which is a process that removes thatch, moss and debris to promote better air circulation, water absorption, and overall lawn vitality. This [...]

  If you’ve ever asked yourself, ‘How can I get rid of garden waste?’ then you’re not alone. Whether you’re trimming hedges, mowing the lawn, or embarking on a large garden renovation, getting rid of garden waste efficiently and sustainably is an important consideration. Many homeowners struggle with what to do about getting rid of [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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. [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  Here, at Garden Machinery Direct, our main aim has always been to offer you the best quality garden tools and machinery, made by the world’s leading manufacturers, at prices you can afford. And because we focus on quality, but hate being beaten on price, this has made us the UK’s go-to garden tools and [...]

  New year is the ideal time to start planning your month by month gardening calendar, where you decide which plants to grow, choose what garden machinery to buy, and determine how best to enjoy your garden over the coming year. With this in mind, let's take a look at a typical garden maintenance schedule [...]