Just as robotic lawn mowers are slowly etching themselves firmly into the echelons of the lawn mower market, so too are other technology heavy innovations beginning to transform gardening as we know it. One of the more interesting (and potentially quite useful) applications of technology in the garden is what's become known as 'smart monitoring'. If you aren't lucky enough … [Read more...]

Chainsaws, they're big scary things that only a maniac would want to use right? Well not anymore, Bosch have just released the worlds first 'NanoBlade' equipped saw, which in other words makes it a small hand held chainsaw, and a very versatile little tool at that. Introducing the Bosch EasyCut 12. As a winner at this years Chelsea Flower show 'Product of the Year Award' … [Read more...]

As gardeners we tend to be pretty concerned about conserving the natural world, and our own well being. After all, without either we wouldn't be able to explore our passion. If you're lucky enough to own an allotment or a garden large enough to grow your own produce you're probably all to familier with the challenges involved in growing fruits and vegetables successfully. It … [Read more...]

Have you ever dreamed of cutting your lawn, while you have your feet propped up on a cushioned chair and sipping your favorite beverage? Robotic lawnmowers have entered the consumer mainstream by offering several benefits that include enhanced lawn appearance and the time saved that allows you to perform another home improvement project. Here is what consumers need to … [Read more...]

There was a time when gardeners used hoes, spades, and shovels to break up the ground, before planting seeds for the year's bounty of fresh vegetables. The backbreaking job of loosening soil prompted tool manufacturers to devise a power tool that performed the same job as a shovel, without the blood, sweat, and tears. Say hello to the power tiller. A power tiller has … [Read more...]

With the chance of an Indian summer fleeting with each passing day, the time has arrived for homeowners to prepare for the onslaught of winter. From blustery rainy days to frigid temperatures, winter can wreak havoc on gardens. Although winter remains a couple of months away, you need to implement several steps to ensure their gardens return to life next spring. Harvest … [Read more...]

The answer to the question "When should homeowners trim hedges" appears to have a one-word answer or possibly a short sentence elaborating on the right season to perform trimming jobs. It's not that easy. Whenever you plan to trim hedges, you must perfrom some preliminary tasks for the same reasons you look over your lawn, before you break out the mower. You want to clear … [Read more...]

Cats are great pets, less demanding than a dog, but just as affectionate in their own way. The trouble is the love and respect they have for you doesn't necessarily translate to the outside world, they are animals  after all, and animals have certain instinctive behaviours that sometimes leave a lot to be desired. If you own a cat, chances are you've experienced the 'gift' of a … [Read more...]

It's not often that a successful product can be described as 'innovative' in the purest sense of the word, most of the time people are naturally weary of something that deviates too far from what they're used to, and the idea never gets much beyond the prototype stage. This can be a great shame, particularly if the product solves a genuine problem that would benefit people and … [Read more...]

Edwin Budding’s original lawn mower design was very much seen as an upgrade to the scythe, and he did his best to try to mimic its slicing action to great effect with the development of the original cylinder  mower design. For the first 70 or 80 years of its life the cylinder mower was the king of lawn and park maintenance regimes everywhere, being as it was a tool for the … [Read more...]

There’s absolutely no disputing the pivotal role Flymo have played in the development and popularity of lawn mowers over the last 60 years, and although we don’t buy into everything the company does, there’s no denying the spirit of innovation that runs through the very lifeblood of this great Swedish organisation as they continue to develop new and improved products that … [Read more...]

Zero turn mowers are great for cutting large areas of grass whilst offering the most nimble and manoeuvrable ride on lawn mowing solution, but what exactly do you need to know before attempting to use one? One system of controls is all you need to operate a zero turn mower. An instruction manual presents the few simple steps to follow that keep your lawn finely manicured. … [Read more...]

There’s nothing better than the sight and smell of a freshly cut lawn, the trouble is that not all of us enjoy pushing the mower around in order to achieve it. If you have a really large garden the problem can be made even greater by the fact that a) it takes even longer to cut the grass, and b) you’re more likely to get tired out in the process, not least because you’ll need a … [Read more...]

These days most people opt for a rotary lawn mower over a cylinder model purely out of convenience, but there remains a steady demand for traditional cylinder lawn mowers particularly among those who take their lawn care very seriously. If lawn care is your passion, and you want something resembling a bowls green for a lawn, then a cylinder lawn mower is without doubt the way … [Read more...]

They say that starting them young gets children on the right track, so why not promote being a hard-working and proud home owner and buy your little one a toy lawn mower? It's fun, it gets them up and about in the fresh air, and best of all it instills a sense of discipline and responsibility. Also, just between you and me, it makes it much easier to get them to mow the lawn … [Read more...]