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  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 [...]

  If you’re working with a saw, every step needs to be confident, stable, and protected. The right chainsaw boots don’t just keep your feet dry; they add certified cut resistance, impact protection, and reliable grip when the ground is slick with rain, sap, or mud. In this guide, we reveal all you need to [...]

  Garden tools that genuinely transform the way you work can be pretty hard to find. Those that combine convenience, power, and innovation only tend to come along once in a while. The STIHL GTA 26 is unquestionably one of those tools. In fact, this compact cordless pruner has impressed so many gardening experts that [...]

  When it comes to chainsaw performance, the guide bar plays just as important a role as the engine’s power or sharpness of the chain. Far more than a strip of metal, a chainsaw bar is the backbone of your cutting system, providing stability, directing the chain, and ensuring every cut is precise. From pruning [...]

  Keeping a garden looking its best is hugely rewarding, but it also creates a lot of green waste. From hedge trimmings and fallen branches to piles of leaves and prunings, it doesn’t take long before the compost bin is overflowing and another trip to the recycling centre looms. That’s where garden shredders come in. [...]

  Keeping track of your tools can be tricky if you’re maintaining a large private garden, never mind running a works team with dozens of machines. Missed services, forgotten oil changes or misplaced tools are not only inconvenient but can also cost time and money. That’s where STIHL Connected comes in — a clever digital [...]

  Every gardener knows the satisfaction of a neatly cut lawn, but behind the perfect finish lies a hardworking lawnmower. Whichever type of machine you rely on, your mower is constantly exposed to damp grass, dust, and debris. Over time, this build-up can affect not only how well it cuts but also how long it [...]

  As the days grow shorter and a golden tint creeps into the leaves, many gardeners breathe a sigh of relief. The high-maintenance days of summer are winding down—but if you want your garden to bounce back stronger next spring, don’t pack away your tools just yet. Properly preparing your garden for autumn is one [...]

  When it comes to keeping outdoor spaces in pristine condition, professional groundscare demands a mixture of skill, planning, and the right machinery. The ideal kit for grounds professionals isn’t built around just one type of tool—it’s a carefully chosen line-up of machines, each playing a vital role in maintaining turf, borders, hard surfaces, and [...]