Buying Guides

  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 [...]

  Keeping your lawn in pristine condition no longer has to mean giving up your weekends to physically operate your mower. That’s down to the emergence of robot lawn mowers, which do the work autonomously for you. While this has already transformed many people’s lawncare routines, the latest generation of robomows are now going one [...]

  Imagine never having to mow your lawn again—and still having lush, healthy, perfectly cut grass. That’s the reality offered by the Honda Miimo range of robotic mowers, last year’s winners of the prestigious Red Dot Award for Design. Sure to appeal to busy homeowners, seasoned gardeners, and commercial operators alike, Honda’s intelligent robot lawn [...]

  Imagine stepping outside to find your lawn perfectly trimmed—without ever lifting a finger. Welcome to the future of garden maintenance, powered by robot mowers. Whether you're a homeowner with a modest patch of grass or a facilities manager overseeing vast commercial grounds, there's now a robotic lawn mower tailormade for you. And with their [...]

  With the tennis at Wimbledon in full swing, and cricket against India about to resume, it’s the perfect time for lawncare connoisseurs to admire the sight of perfectly striped grass. As quintessentially English as strawberries and cream or an MCC silk tie, the immaculate lines seen on Centre Court or stretching across the pitch [...]

  Choosing the right chainsaw for the job isn’t just a matter of preference—it’s about safety, efficiency, and getting the best possible results. While rear-handle chainsaws are the norm on the ground, top handle chainsaws are purpose-built for a very different type of work: aerial cutting by trained professionals. Here, we explore what makes top-handle [...]

  To tackle a lawn with confidence, few tools rival the performance and reliability of a petrol lawnmower. Designed to handle everything from small suburban plots to expansive country gardens, these powerful machines continue to be the first choice for people who value freedom of movement, cutting strength, and long-lasting durability. Whether you're a homeowner [...]

  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 [...]