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  The summer months are always a busy time for gardeners. Longer days and drier weather provide the perfect opportunity to mow the lawn, trim hedges, shape shrubs and tackle countless other outdoor jobs. Increasingly, these tasks are carried out using cordless garden tools powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Modern battery technology has transformed garden [...]

  Sunny days usually present the perfect opportunity to mow the lawn, but very high temperatures can sometimes expose problems that remain hidden during cooler weather. Perhaps the engine dies, the electric motor switches off or the machine begins to struggle before cutting out completely. After a few minutes, it may restart, only for the [...]

  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 [...]

  2026 marks a remarkable milestone for STIHL as the globally respected manufacturer celebrates its 100th anniversary. To commemorate a century of innovation, the company introduced a special programme of awards recognising the outstanding achievements of its Approved Dealers throughout the UK. We’re delighted to announce that our parent company, Ron Smith & Co, received [...]

  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 [...]

  Buying the right hedge trimmer for your property is not simply about picking the most powerful machine or the longest blade. Different hedges place very different demands on your equipment, and a tool that feels perfect for shaping a neat box hedge may struggle when faced with dense conifer growth or tall boundary hedging. [...]

  Battery-powered garden machinery has evolved dramatically over the last decade. What was once seen as a lightweight alternative for quieter domestic jobs is now firmly established across professional landscaping, grounds maintenance, arboriculture, and estate management. But as battery technology has advanced, so too have the expectations of professional users. Faster charging, longer runtimes, improved [...]