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Hi, I’m James. I’m responsible for writing most of the blogs for Ron Smith & Co, as well as managing the company’s X account. I also write product descriptions, category pages, and other marketing collateral.
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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 [...]
A ride-on mower is a significant investment, whether you’re buying it for domestic or commercial use. Therefore, it’s essential that you’re aware of all the available options, so you can select the best possible rider for you. To help you make an informed decision, we’re now going to take a look at zero turn [...]
Of all the garden machinery on the market, lawnmowers offer the biggest choice. In fact, the sheer number of lawnmowers for sale can make choosing the right one a little bit daunting. Here, we provide all of the information you need to help you make an informed decision on how to select a lawn [...]
Getting your garden machinery serviced isn’t a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity. Failure to do so might briefly make you feel like you’re saving a bit of money, but it is the ultimate example of false economy. Here, we explain exactly why garden machinery needs to be professionally serviced. We’ll take a look at [...]
Ride on lawnmowers are a great investment for anyone with a lawn sized a quarter of an acre or more (roughly 1,000 m2). And if your lawn, or the area of grass that you manage, is more than half an acre (roughly 2,000 m2), we’d say a riding mower is absolutely essential. Here, we [...]
It’s fair to say that robotic mowers are driving a genuine revolution in lawncare. Far from being a gimmick, their high spec but user-friendly designs have clearly struck a real chord with businesses and homeowners alike. And they might be expensive in comparison to traditional lawnmowers but, in terms of the work they’ll save [...]
With red, orange and yellow foliage on some trees and shrubs, and certain plants still in bloom, many people’s gardens currently make stunning sights. However, the clocks going back has just given us a little reminder that we’re now deep into autumn, so your outdoor area will soon encounter its most challenging time. Bearing [...]
Multi tools are specifically designed to be used for a range of different gardening tasks. They consist of a handle connected to a power unit, which can operate a variety of attachments, each designed for a specific purpose. The attachment in question might be a brush cutter, pruner, leaf blower, or any other type [...]
Chances are that you’ve already heard about robot mowers, but what you might not be aware of is quite how far this technology has now advanced. With this in mind, we’d like to alert you to the extraordinary capabilities of the Husqvarna Automower® 550 EPOS™ Robotic Mower, which is taking the robot revolution in [...]
If you want to take good care of your lawn, you’ll need more than just a mower to do a proper job. One of the other key garden machines required to practise good lawn care is a grass scarifier. This is a type of advanced, high-powered rake, and its purpose is to remove thatch. [...]
Chippers and shredders are fantastic tools to buy because they help us make the most of our garden debris. Let’s be honest, taking shrub, hedge and tree cuttings to the recycling centre is a terrible waste of our natural resources because every one of these things can easily contribute towards creating a completely free [...]














