Education

  • a man wearing an orange hard hat, using a STIHL leaf blower and gutter cleaning attachment to clear dried leaves from a first-floor gutter

      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 [...]

  • a woman using an orange and white STIHL mower, with dried autumn leaves lying on the lawn

      With autumn deepening, the cooler temperatures and shorter days make now the time to protect your grass, strengthen its roots, and set the stage for its lush green revival next spring. To help you achieve this, we’re going to talk you through the essential autumn grass care jobs—from mowing and leaf removal to aeration, [...]

  • a man aerating a lawn using the Camon LA25 Lawn Aerator

      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 [...]

  • a close-up view of a man holding an EGO cordless multi tool power head with a battery attached

      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 [...]

  • a roll of new turf on a partly-laid lawn

      There’s nothing quite like the sight of a freshly laid lawn. The deep green colour, the smooth surface, and the instant transformation of a tired old garden into an uplifting space you want to enjoy—it’s a feeling many homeowners dream about. But while new turf provides instant gratification, getting it right requires proper preparation, [...]

  • a man in a garden, stood near a large pile of logs, operating the AL-KO Easy LSH 5205 Electric Log Splitter

      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 [...]

  • a man using a rake to remove thatch from a lawn, with a STIHL scarifier in the background

      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 [...]

  • a woman wearing a floppy hat, using the STIHL BGA 45 Cordless Blower to clear fallen leaves from a patio

      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 [...]

  • a sunflower and the words 'Hello September' on a yellow background

      As summer draws to a close and signs of autumn appear, September is one of the most rewarding months to be out in the garden. The soil is still warm, rain more frequent, and cooler days make garden jobs less arduous. It’s also a crucial transitional period, when the work you do now pays [...]

  • a man scarifying a lawn using an AL-KO 38 E Electric Scarifier

      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 [...]