About James Laidler

  If you have a garden or lawn, you know just how much effort goes into keeping it looking its best. From mowing the grass to trimming hedges and maintaining flower beds, garden care requires time, skill, and dedication. But what if you could have a beautiful, well-maintained garden without sacrificing your weekends? Well, that’s [...]

  Keeping your garden in pristine condition isn’t just about caring for plants - it also involves taking proper care of your garden tools and machinery. Whether it’s a lawnmower, strimmer, hedge trimmer, or any other essential tool, regular garden machinery maintenance ensures efficiency, longevity, and safety. Neglecting maintenance can lead to costly repairs, decreased [...]

  Have you ever pulled out your lawnmower after a long break, only to find that it won’t start? Well, one of the most common culprits behind this frustrating issue is stale fuel. Old petrol in a lawnmower can cause engine trouble, affecting performance and potentially leading to expensive repairs. But don’t worry - if [...]

  Compactors are machines designed to reduce the size of a material, usually soil, by increasing its density. They do this by removing air pockets to bring the material’s particles closer together. In other words, they compact it. These machines are used in construction to prepare the ground for heavy structures because the more compact [...]

  With the days getting slightly longer and temperatures starting to rise, there are some clear signs that winter is finally drawing to a close. And if you’ve been suffering withdrawal symptoms from lack of gardening, the great news is that there’s no need to wait a moment longer to get yourself back outdoors. That’s [...]

  Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when using garden tools and machinery is all about exercising a bit of common sense, in what can potentially be an extremely hazardous environment. In fact, it’s fair to say that whether you’re a hobby gardener or seasoned professional landscaper, wearing the right PPE in certain situations can be [...]

  If you work at height for a living, it’s absolutely essential to have a good ladder. In fact, owning a reliable ladder shouldn’t just be the preserve of professionals because, from time to time, most of us will also need to use one for jobs around the home and garden. And let’s face it, [...]

  Available in a range of designs and sizes, log splitters are unquestionably the most effective garden machines for converting larger logs into smaller, more manageable pieces of firewood. So, if you own a wood burner, or need to regularly cut logs for any other purpose, buying a log splitter is a really smart move. [...]

  Battery powered garden machines are the fastest growing area of our market. And as many of these user-friendly, zero-emission cordless tools now perform at a comparable level to petrol alternatives, it’s easy to see why. While battery garden tools and machinery are far easier to maintain than petrol-powered models, as well as being just [...]

  Leaf and litter vacuums are invaluable garden machines for clearing up green debris and other types of rubbish from outside areas. You can buy one of these debris collectors for either domestic or commercial use, the latter being the more powerful and expensive models. Understandably, this is because of the more challenging nature of [...]

  As robot mowers work autonomously, it can be easy to overlook them when it’s time to put your garden tools and equipment into winter storage. However, if these high-specification machines are to continue to carry out their job effectively long term, it’s vitally important to look after them, particularly at this challenging time of [...]

  Utility vehicles (UTVs) are light off-road forms of transport, suitable for all types of terrain. They are capable of carrying heavy loads, towing attachments, and performing various other important tasks. For this reason, UTV vehicles have long been popular with farmers and estate managers, as well as other professionals who need a versatile and [...]