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If you have a meadow, paddock or other sizeable patch of long grass to bring under control, choosing the right machine for the job makes an enormous difference. A conventional lawnmower will be completely out of its depth, leaving you to choose between specialist tools like a brushcutter and scythe mower. Both machines have [...]
Returning home after a relaxing summer holiday can bring an unwelcome surprise. You open the back door expecting to see your lawn, only to discover something resembling a small meadow. During warm, damp summer weather, grass can grow remarkably quickly. Leave it untouched for a fortnight and an ordinarily neat lawn can become long, [...]
Cordless lawnmowers have transformed the way many of us look after our lawns. Quiet, clean and convenient, they provide the freedom of petrol without the noise, fumes or maintenance jobs associated with an engine. Modern battery technology has also come a remarkably long way, making cordless machines suitable for much larger gardens than was [...]
Buying a new lawn mower can feel surprisingly complicated. With so many models available, it's easy to focus on engine size, battery voltage or brand reputation, yet one of the most important decisions is often overlooked: the mower's cutting width. The width of the cutting deck has a huge influence on how long it [...]
Pressure washers make light work of cleaning patios, driveways, vehicles, garden furniture and other outdoor surfaces. Ideal for removing winter grime from paving, washing the family car and freshening up decking before summer, they deliver excellent results in very little time, and with minimal fuss. STIHL offers ten cordless and electric pressure washers, ranging [...]
A spell of hot, sunny weather is always welcome after a long British winter, but when it turns into a heatwave, this can become challenging for your lawn. Grass that looked lush and green just a few weeks earlier may begin to lose its colour, stop growing and develop dry, straw-coloured patches. At that [...]
Summer is one of the busiest times of year for gardeners, but prolonged periods of hot, dry weather call for a slightly different approach. While it's natural to want to keep lawns neat and hedges tidy, a heatwave isn't always the right time to tackle every gardening job. Looking after garden machinery during extreme [...]
Having a well-kept garden doesn't require a shed full of bulky machinery. Modern battery technology has transformed the way homeowners care for smaller outdoor spaces, making it possible to complete a wide variety of gardening jobs using lightweight, easy-to-store equipment. Few product families demonstrate this better than the Husqvarna Aspire™ range. Designed specifically for [...]
A quality leaf blower can save hours of hard work when it comes to keeping your garden tidy. Whether you're clearing leaves from a lawn, shifting hedge clippings from borders, or removing wood chippings from your patio, having the right machine can make all the difference. However, comparing blowers isn't always straightforward. Manufacturers often [...]
If you're looking for a machine that offers more cutting power than a standard strimmer but isn't quite as specialised as a clearing saw, a brushcutter is often the perfect solution. These versatile machines are designed to tackle everything from thick grass and nettles to dense weeds and light scrub, making them invaluable tools [...]
For many years, petrol engines were considered the only serious option for powering garden machinery. If you wanted the performance needed to mow large lawns, tackle overgrown vegetation, cut large amounts of firewood, or clear leaves efficiently, petrol was the obvious choice. Today, however, battery technology has advanced at such an astonishing pace that [...]
A healthy lawn doesn't just happen by accident. Even if you're mowing regularly, feeding at the right times, and keeping weeds under control, problems can still develop beneath the surface. Thatch can build up, moss can spread, and soil can become compacted, preventing your grass from reaching its full potential. That's where specialist lawn [...]
