Winter Gardening
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
