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About James Laidler

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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  • snow on plants

      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 [...]

  • the STIHL KM 56 RC-E KombiEngine and multi tool attachments resting against some logs

      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 [...]

  • Husqvarna Automower 550 EPOS Robotic Mower

      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 [...]

  • a man pushing a STIHL RL 540 Petrol Lawn Scarifier along a lawn

      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. [...]

  • a woman putting a branch in an electric chipper shredder

      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 [...]