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  As the nights draw in, temperatures drop, and trees shed their foliage, our gardens begin to fill with a familiar seasonal sight: a colourful carpet of autumn leaves. While the golden tones can look beautiful, leaving them to pile up across your lawn, patio, or driveway can cause real problems for both safety and [...]

  Autumn brings a certain charm to the garden, but it also presents a seasonal challenge: an increased risk of blocked gutters and drainpipes. Keeping these vital parts of your home’s drainage system clear is essential, not just for appearances, but for protecting your property from serious damage. In this guide, we’ll begin by explaining [...]

  Using a conventional lawnmower to maintain a sloping or bumpy lawn can be a proper challenge. Traction fades just when you need it most, blades can scalp high spots or skip low patches, and controlling the machine takes both confidence and care. The good news is that modern slope mowers are remarkably capable. From [...]

  Heavy rain should nourish your lawn, not leave it squelchy underfoot. If your grass sits in water after every downpour, you’re dealing with a waterlogged lawn that needs careful, timely help. The good news is that you can restore healthy growth with a few smart steps and the right tools. Here, we explain what [...]

  The world of garden machinery is undergoing its biggest transformation in over a century. The age of noisy, high-maintenance petrol engines is giving way to clean, smart, battery power— and at the heart of this revolution is EGO’s 56V ARC Lithium™ technology. Promising petrol-matching performance but with none of the downsides, this innovative battery [...]

  As the evenings draw in and that first curl of smoke rises from the chimney, many of us return to a familiar autumn ritual: using the wood burning stove. There’s a particular satisfaction in stacking a neat pile of logs, knowing you’re set for crisp nights and crackling fires ahead. Yet the bit between [...]

  Two interlinked questions that many people ask us is what are the differences between aerating, dethatching and scarifying—and how do I know which is best for my lawn? Get the choice right and you’ll see greener growth, stronger roots, and far more resilient grass through the seasons. With this in mind, let's take a [...]

  Keeping on top of leaf fall is one of those autumn jobs that can make the difference between a garden that looks loved and one that starts to appear untidy. Beyond appearances, there are practical reasons to deal with leaves, too: damp layers create slippery paths and drives, they smother lawns, and harbour pests [...]

  After one of the hottest, driest summers on record, many British lawns still look a little bit worse for wear. Prolonged heat left the grass brittle, patchy and starved of moisture, but as temperatures begin to drop and rainfall becomes more frequent, we’re starting to see some signs of life. With autumn just around [...]

  This weekend marks the start of the new Premier League season, and excitement is mounting across the country. Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all being tipped as potential title winners, while Aston Villa and Newcastle United certainly have the talent to spring a few surprises. And who knows—will a rejuvenated Manchester United [...]