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  When you’ve got the ideal cutting attachment for your brushcutter or strimmer, it can make a remarkable difference to the efficiency and quality of your work. Whether you’re trimming lawn edges or clearing rough ground, having the right blade or line transforms your machine from a simple garden trimmer into a high-precision tool, purpose-built [...]

  With our gardens soon to slip into their winter slumber, now is the perfect time to think about how your petrol garden machinery will cope during the colder months. Everything, from lawnmowers and hedge trimmers to cultivators and garden tractors, benefits from a bit of care before being tucked away. Sound winter preparation not [...]

  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 [...]

  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, [...]

  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 [...]

  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, [...]

  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 [...]