reviews of the latest gardening products
Nothing beats petrol lawnmowers when it comes to mowing large gardens. These mowers are very powerful and can be out there for as long as you as you need, unlike cordless mowers that run out of battery power at some point or corded models that are limited by there power cord. Another thing, petrol mowers feature wide cutting widths, allowing you to cover distances in almost half the time of other types of mowers. And as the name suggests, petrol…
Tending to your plants is essential in maintaining their health and it gives you the opportunity of enjoying a lush garden. Pruning removes dead or damaged stems from plants before the next blooming season approaches. This permits the trees to develop healthily and look their best. Instead of relying on a ladder to get to those high up branches which can be a little dangerous, a telescopic tree pruner is an excellent way to safety prune branches you otherwise cannot…
We have to be proud of the lawns we have whether they are adequately sized or the size of a matchbox. To be proud of our lawns means ensuring that they look their best at all times. Among the garden tools, we need to keep our lawns in good condition is the trusted lawnmower. In this case, we are not concentrating on the larger models, we are here for the small-sized models which are agile, compact but more importantly produce…
Wood burning and coal stoves and fireplaces play an essential role in keeping our houses warm and cosy. They have become extremely popular over the years as they look amazing and can be a real feature in the room and if you have access to cheap or free wood, you can heat your home for very little little. However, there is a small problem when you are trying to get the whole room warm when using these types of stoves…
We bet there is not better place to soak up the sun than on a sun lounger in your garden, patio, balcony or even poolside if your lucky enough ton have one. But there’s more to it than just lazing outside; some models make very good relaxing chairs in the living room or bedroom, offering a great place to sit with a glass of Pimm’s in one hand and HUH. magazine in the other. Now, there are different styles of sun…
Cats are cute and cuddly but sometimes they can be little imps. They can soil your garden and turn it into a museum of cat excrement. We cannot blame them for their ways but you can try to keep them stay off your garden. Using cat repellents has been a practice for many years now and they have proven to work but we have found that using a combination of 2 or 3 usually works better than just using one…
Hose pipes cater to all our watering needs whether it is watering the plants or washing the car. Nowadays, manufactures have become very creative and there are some innovative designs that make using a hose pipe much easier. We have better-built hoses that do not kink or fold easily thanks to new materials and that has made work easier. There are many variations of hoses in the market but choosing a good hose has become a little difficult as the…
If you have tried cutting tall hedges with an ordinary hedge trimmer, you probably know that reaching those taller hedges involves getting a a good set of ladders or a platform. The problem is that this can be dangerous, plus not everyone is comfortable using ladders. That means when you need to trim hard-to-reach areas, you either call a professional gardener to do the job or purchase a long reach hedge trimmer which is much safer and long term will…
Times come when your lawn is overrun with moss, thatch and piles of other dead organic matter. The problem is this pile-up of organic matter causes a barrier that prevents nutrients from getting to the grassroots. If the situation is really bad, every time you step on your lawn you are met with a spongy feel. To rectify this situation, this is where scarifying the lawn comes in. Using a dependable lawn scarifier is an easy way to get the…
Your garden needs not to stay parched if you can help it. During the Summer, especially if we have several weeks of no rain and warm weather, dry patches may form making your lawn look off. It can be even more essential to water your lawn if you have recently laid a new lawn or seeded areas of your lawn in an effort to improve the lawn. That is why sprinklers are a blessing, they can even be attached to…