Buying Guides

  • the STIHL ¡MOW® 3 EVO Robot Mower climbing a steep lawn

      When it comes to lawncare, robot mowers have become the ultimate hands-free solution. But if your garden features steep hills or bumpy terrain, the choice of machine becomes far more important. You’ll need a model built for the challenge—something that doesn’t just trim grass but tackles the lie of the land too. So, how [...]

  • an orange STIHL hedge trimmer at the bottom of a flight of steps, which is sprinkled in hedge cuttings

      As spring brings hedges back to life, there’s nothing more frustrating than reaching for your trusty hedge trimmer—only to find out it’s not quite as sharp or reliable as it used to be. Whether you’re battling blunt blades, engine malfunctions, or a hedge trimmer that simply won’t start, it’s important to get the issue [...]

  • a man efficiently mowing a lawn with the correct lawn mower width size

      When it comes to buying a new lawnmower, one of the most overlooked – yet essential – features to consider is the cutting width. It's easy to get swept up in engine sizes, battery life, or whether you want a push or self-propelled model. But if you're not paying attention to the mower cutting [...]

  • a woman mowing the lawn using an orange Husqvarna lawnmower, with a bungalow in the background

      A beautiful lawn makes a great centrepiece for any garden, and the right lawnmower can make all the difference. But with so many different types of lawnmower now available, from the traditional to the high-tech, it can be difficult to know which one is right for your garden. With this in mind, we’re now [...]

  • woman using a pressure washer to clean car

    Pressure washers are powerful tools that make cleaning tasks quicker and more efficient. Whether you want to refresh your patio, wash your car, or tackle tough dirt on outdoor surfaces, a pressure washer can be a game-changer. But with so many options available, you might be wondering, how do I use a power washer? This [...]

  • a man compacting the soil on the foundations for a driveway, using a Handy THLC29140 Petrol Plate Compactor

      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 [...]

  • a man wearing full chainsaw PPE, using a chainsaw to cut a tree

      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 [...]

  • 6 differently sized Henchman Ladders in a garden

      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, [...]

  • a man operating a log splitter, which is attached to and powered by a tractor

      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. [...]

  • someone using a green Billy Goat leaf and litter vacuum on a path

      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 [...]