Buying Guides

  • an ariel shot of Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, Aylesbury

      Keeping school grounds in good condition involves far more than cutting the grass. Playing fields need to remain safe and presentable, lawns require regular care, and hedges, paths and boundaries all need attention. Add seasonal leaf fall and sports pitch renovation, and grounds teams can face a substantial workload. The right school groundcare machinery [...]

  • a man sat on the STIHL RT 6112 Petrol Ride-On Lawn Mower, emptying grass from its collector next to some trees

      Once a lawn becomes too large to comfortably maintain with a pedestrian machine, investing in a ride-on mower can transform the way you look after it. Yet choosing a ride on involves more than simply finding the right cutting width and engine size. You also need to consider what happens to the grass after [...]

  • a man wearing a yellow high-visibility jacket and ear defenders, navigating the Husqvarna P 524X Out Front Mower past a tree

      Maintaining commercial grounds to a consistently high standard requires machinery that can deliver more than just a clean cut. Parks, estates, sports facilities, schools, local authority sites, and landscaping projects all present different challenges, from navigating around trees and pathways to managing large areas of grass efficiently throughout the year. While traditional ride on [...]

  • a man spraying plants in a flowerbed outside a stately home, using the STIHL SGA 60 Cordless Sprayer

      A Complete Guide to Handheld, Backpack, Tow-Behind and Tractor-Mounted Sprayers Applying weed killer, fertiliser, pesticides and other liquid treatments accurately can make a real difference to the health and appearance of your garden or grounds. However, choosing the right garden sprayer is just as important as selecting the product you'll be applying. A sprayer [...]

  • a Kubota compact tractor fitted with front loader, mowing deck and rear-mounted container, parked in a field

      Maintaining large areas of land calls for machinery that's capable of far more than simply cutting grass. Whether you're looking after a private estate or running a smallholding, there's rarely a shortage of jobs to tackle. One day you might be mowing paddocks, the next moving gravel for a landscaping project or towing equipment [...]

  • a man cutting long grass on a very steep hill using the AS-Motor AS 1040 YAK 4WD XL Ride-on Flail Mower, with panoramic views of the countryside in the background

      A Buyer's Guide to Professional Groundcare Equipment A ride-on mower is an excellent choice of machine for maintaining larger lawns, but there comes a point when even the best models reach their limits. You might be managing an overgrown paddock, maintaining an estate, caring for a smallholding or taking on landscaping projects where mowing [...]

  • a man cutting long grass at the side of a countryside path, using the AS Motor AS 701 SM Walk-Behind Flail Mower

      Owning paddocks, meadows, orchards or other areas of rough grass brings plenty of rewards, but it also creates an ongoing maintenance commitment. Left unchecked, long grass quickly becomes home to coarse weeds, brambles and scrub, while neglected field margins can soon encroach on access routes, fencing and gateways. Regular mowing and paddock topping not [...]

  • a yellow flail mower facing the opposite direction to a red rough cut mower, with the phrase 'Vs' between them

      If you represent a commercial operator or local authority and are faced with the challenge of managing overgrown land, you’ll need to look well beyond traditional lawnmowers and ride ons. Whether you’re maintaining estates, paddocks, orchards, solar farms, woodland edges, or neglected fields, choosing the right machine can make all the difference between a [...]

  • a STIHL AP 300.0 P ALLPRO Lithium-Ion Battery showing a full charge and surrounded by a computer-generated graphic representing an electric circuit

      For many years, battery-powered garden machinery was viewed as the quieter, lower-maintenance alternative to petrol equipment. It offered convenience, but many professional users still questioned whether cordless technology could deliver the performance needed for full-time commercial work. Fast forward to 2026 and that conversation has changed dramatically. Across landscaping businesses, local authorities, arboricultural teams, [...]

  • the Honda HRG466 Petrol Lawn Mower on a lawn outside a large country house, built from light-coloured brick

      Summer is the season when lawns are at their busiest. Warm temperatures and regular rainfall create ideal growing conditions, meaning grass can quickly get out of hand if it isn’t maintained properly. Choosing the right lawn mower can make all the difference, helping you achieve healthier, more attractive grass while making the task of [...]