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Regular pruning promotes better health and encourages new growth in plants and trees, as well as helping maintain their structure. And generally speaking, winter pruning is best for most deciduous species. Why Prune Deciduous Plants and Trees in Winter? Because deciduous plants and trees are dormant at this time of year, they suffer less [...]
Most garden tools have metal components. Depending on the type of tools and machinery concerned, this might just encompass their blades or extend to other areas, such as the housing. Either way, if you’re going to effectively maintain your gardening equipment this winter, you need to know how to protect its metal parts from [...]
Chainsaw files are essential tools, used for sharpening the cutting edge of a chainsaw. They help maintain the ideal angle and depth of the chainsaw’s teeth, optimising the tool’s cutting performance and extending its lifespan. However, it’s vitally important that you choose the right chainsaw file size to match your model of chainsaw. Failure [...]
Log splitters are available in a range of sizes, have varying levels and sources of power, and are used both domestically and in commercial settings. What these machines all have in common is that they are designed to cut logs into smaller, more manageable pieces of firewood. Here, we explain why you should consider [...]
With winter on the doorstep, it’s important to prepare and store your garden tools correctly, so they’re well protected from the challenging weather we’re likely to see over the next few months. Not only will this keep your garden tools in good working order and prolong their lifespan, it will ensure that they’re immediately [...]
Few garden tools work harder than chainsaws, so they need to be properly looked after. Effective chainsaw maintenance encompasses tasks that need carrying out whenever you’ve used the tool, as well as those that are only done periodically. Here, we provide a rundown of all the basic chainsaw maintenance tasks, to help you keep [...]
When choosing a lawn mower, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to go with a petrol or battery-powered model. Both options come with their own set of benefits and drawbacks, and the right choice for you depends on factors like lawn size, maintenance preferences, environmental concerns, and budget. In this blog, [...]
Before diving into mower types and features, ask yourself if a ride-on mower is necessary for your lawn. If you have a large, open lawn, typically half an acre or more, a ride-on mower can save you time and effort. Smaller or highly landscaped lawns with tight spaces might be better suited for push [...]
With the temperature starting to drop and nights drawing in, there are plenty of clear reminders that winter’s not too far away. Bearing this in mind, now is the ideal time to prepare your garden for winter, by protecting both the natural and manmade elements of your outdoor area from the colder, harsher weather [...]
Cordless pruners are one of our bestselling handheld battery tools, and it’s easy to see why. The most effective way to remove stems from a plant or small branches from a tree, these electric pruner shears really are invaluable when it comes to promoting the health and structure of your plants, as well as [...]
Just when you thought Segway Navimow Robotic Mowers couldn’t get any better, along comes the new X3 series. Although it’s going to be a few more months until these revolutionary robot mowers are launched, we’ve been given a sneak preview of them. And in true Garden Machinery Direct style, we’re now going to share [...]
Robotic mower technology has hugely advanced over recent years. And one particular range has really caught our eye, so much so that we really want to shout about it. This particular range of robotic mowers is the Segway Navimow i Series. What Makes the Navimow i Series So Special? These Segway robot mowers have [...]
