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  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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, [...]

  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 [...]

  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, [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]