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  As winter draws in and your work outdoors naturally slows, most of your garden machinery gets a well-earnt break. Therefore, this quieter season provides an opportune moment to give it the care it needs. Much like a car, garden machinery performs at its best when it’s regularly maintained. Leaving worn parts, stale fuel, or [...]

  Last week, we shone the spotlight on 12 Cracking Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Under £50 – perfect little surprises for gardeners and DIY fans. This time, we’re stepping things up a notch. If you’re shopping for someone special, who really loves their garden tools and machinery, these 12 larger (but still sensibly priced) gifts [...]

  As temperatures drop and winter sets in, our thoughts naturally turn towards packing away the lawnmower, hedge trimmer, and leaf blower until next spring. Modern cordless garden tools make this seasonal pause wonderfully simple: no fuel stabiliser, no draining tanks, and no winter servicing rituals. But one thing that does need careful consideration is [...]

  If you spend any time researching chainsaws online, you’ll quickly encounter a much-asked question: Husqvarna or STIHL – which is best? As both brands have loyal fans, are trusted by professionals, and offer everything from compact cordless models to serious forestry saws, the Husqvarna v STIHL chainsaw debate in undoubtedly an issue that’s going [...]

  A sparkling clean patio can transform your entire garden, making it feel brighter, fresher, and ready for entertaining. However, over autumn and winter, even the most cared-for patios tend to collect moss, algae, and grime. When this happens, the best way to clean a patio and restore its natural colour and texture is with [...]

  Autumn is when a ride-on mower earns its keep. Leaves fall, lawns soften and hedges get their final tidy, so having the right attachments can help you save time and effort while keeping your outdoor space presentable. Below are our top ten picks for this season, starting with a tow hitch—the gateway to almost [...]

  Autumn is the perfect time of year to breathe new life into tired garden borders. The soil is still warm enough for planting, rainfall is more frequent, and plants can establish themselves before winter sets in. So, if your border has become overgrown, lacks structure, or simply needs a fresh injection of colour, a [...]

  Moss divides opinion. To some, it’s a soft, velvety green that looks beautiful in shade and damp corners. To others, it’s a sign their lawn isn’t as healthy as it could be—thin grass, spongy patches, and a look that’s more patchwork than pristine. If you’re in the second camp, we’re now going to reveal [...]

  Autumn is the season when your lawn quietly resets. Growth slows, temperatures soften, and moisture hangs in the air for longer. It’s exactly the right moment to rethink your lawn mower height so the grass goes into winter resilient rather than ragged. Get the cutting height right now and you’ll keep colour for longer, [...]

  When it comes to pushing the boundaries of garden machinery, Husqvarna has been at the forefront of innovation for a very long time. Now, that reputation has been recognised once again—this time with two prestigious wins at the Trusted Reviews Awards 2025. Following on from last week’s celebration of STIHL’s success at the same [...]

  STIHL has cemented its place at the pinnacle of the garden machinery world by securing three major wins at the Trusted Reviews Awards 2025. It was a night to remember for STIHL at this prestigious ceremony, with accolades going to the STIHL RMA 248.3 Cordless Lawnmower (Best Lawn Mower), the STIHL HSA 60 Battery [...]

  A thoughtful prune can transform a tired old border into a showpiece, coax shy shrubs into flower, and keep trees strong, safe, and shapely. Done well, pruning is all about guiding growth, so that each plant looks and performs its best. Here, we offer ten practical garden pruning tips—covering shrubs, hedges and trees—so you [...]