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  • 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 man on a residential driveway vacuuming up a pile of leaves using the STIHL SHA 56 Cordless Handheld Leaf Blower & Vacuum Shredder

      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 [...]

  • 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 stood near a small bridge, using a remote control to operate the AS-Motor AS 1000 OVIS RC Petrol Flail Mower on a very steep grassy bank

      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 [...]

  • 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 [...]