Spring Gardening

  • a boy pointing at moss on a lawn

      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 [...]

  • a woman dressed in protective glasses and a khaki shirt, using the STIHL ASA 20 to prune a plant

      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 [...]

  • Someone using the STIHL GTA 26 Cordless Pruner to cut a tree branch, with a circular blue and white sign in the top left hand corner of the image explaining that this product is a Telegraph 'Best Buy' for 2025

      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 [...]

  • a woman pushing the Eliet Maestro City Petrol Garden Shredder across a lawn

      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. [...]

  • a man stood in front of a range of STIHL tools, using his smartphone to operate the STIHL Connected app

      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 [...]

  • a groundscare worker operating the Husqvarna Z560X Zero-Turn Mower on a grassy verge, on the side of a winding road

      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 [...]

  • a small garden design including a decked area, outdoor furniture, potted plants, a bird feeder, and trellis

      Designing a garden is one of the most rewarding things in life. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a postage-stamp plot in the city or an expansive area of land on a country estate—your own personal outdoor space has the potential to become a beautiful extension of your home. But before the spade hits the [...]

  • a little girl using a blue watering can to water a small tree in a garden

      Trees add more than just beauty to a garden—they provide shade, improve air quality, support wildlife, and offer a sense of continuity. But despite their hardy appearance, trees do need care, especially in their early years or when grown in containers. In this guide, we’ll explore how to look after trees in the ground, [...]

  • a woman using cordless secateurs to prune an ornamental hedge

      Maintaining a flourishing garden doesn’t just involve planting the right shrubs—it’s about knowing when and how to prune or cut them back. Timing is everything because getting it wrong can mean fewer flowers, stunted growth, or even long-term damage to your plants. In this blog, we begin by clarifying the difference between pruning and [...]

  • STIHL Function Safety Glasses and gloves on top of a log

      Gardening might be one of life’s great pleasures, but it’s not without its risks. From sharp tools and spinning blades to thorny shrubs and harmful chemicals, hazards are never too far away. That’s where personal protective equipment (PPE) steps in. Far more than a formality, PPE’s designed to protect you from injury and give [...]

  • a man using an Agri-Fab 45-0531 Deluxe Push Spreader to dispense lawn seed

      If you're aiming for a lush, evenly green lawn or trying to simplify your year-round garden maintenance routine, one question is bound to crop up: what type of spreader do I need for the job? Whether you’re sowing grass seed in spring, feeding your lawn in autumn, or applying grit to slippery paths in [...]

  • a STIHL KM 56 RC-E Petrol KombiEngine resting on logs in a garden, alongside various attachments, gloves and a petrol can

      If you want to tend to your garden with confidence, you need tools you can rely on—machinery that blends top levels of performance with ease of use and long-lasting quality. That’s why we are proud to be an Authorised Dealer for the world’s most trusted and forward-thinking garden equipment brands. With centuries of combined [...]