Winter Gardening

  • a man putting potted plants into a Husqvarna-branded trailer, which is attached to a Husqvarna riding mower

      Riding mower attachments can transform the way you care for your garden, estate, or commercial grounds. By extending the capabilities of your ride-on mower, they reduce the need for manual labour, speed up maintenance tasks, and help you achieve cleaner, healthier and more attractive grounds. What’s more, the right combination of riding lawn mower [...]

  • a woman folding down the handle of her STIHL lawnmower, as she puts it in the garage for winter storage

      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 [...]

  • 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 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 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 professional gardener fixing a metal ring around a patch of soil on a lawn, with a wheelbarrow and garden tools in the background

      If you have a garden or lawn, you know just how much effort goes into keeping it looking its best. From mowing the grass to trimming hedges and maintaining flower beds, garden care requires time, skill, and dedication. But what if you could have a beautiful, well-maintained garden without sacrificing your weekends? Well, that’s [...]

  • a close up of purple crocuses growing in an early spring garden

      With the days getting slightly longer and temperatures starting to rise, there are some clear signs that winter is finally drawing to a close. And if you’ve been suffering withdrawal symptoms from lack of gardening, the great news is that there’s no need to wait a moment longer to get yourself back outdoors. That’s [...]

  • a man wearing full chainsaw PPE, using a chainsaw to cut a tree

      Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when using garden tools and machinery is all about exercising a bit of common sense, in what can potentially be an extremely hazardous environment. In fact, it’s fair to say that whether you’re a hobby gardener or seasoned professional landscaper, wearing the right PPE in certain situations can be [...]

  • 6 differently sized Henchman Ladders in a garden

      If you work at height for a living, it’s absolutely essential to have a good ladder. In fact, owning a reliable ladder shouldn’t just be the preserve of professionals because, from time to time, most of us will also need to use one for jobs around the home and garden. And let’s face it, [...]

  • a man operating a log splitter, which is attached to and powered by a tractor

      Available in a range of designs and sizes, log splitters are unquestionably the most effective garden machines for converting larger logs into smaller, more manageable pieces of firewood. So, if you own a wood burner, or need to regularly cut logs for any other purpose, buying a log splitter is a really smart move. [...]