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I have been a professional gardener for over 20 years and, in that time, have seen the quality and affordability of lawnmowers really up their game. Many models are now much more affordable whilst still having premium features, and the build quality of many brands is now much better, with brands like Hyundai (pictured below), Bosch and Worx really upping their game. However, where lawn mowers have really advanced is with cordless lawn mowers with…

I’ve been testing the best cordless strimmers for a good few years on this site but I’ve been using them professionally for over 10 years. I must admit, they’ve come a long way now that we have brushless motors but perhaps, more importantly, they are mostly powered by lithium-ion batteries and come at a price that most can now afford. These days, for around £100 you can get a decent cordless strimmer. Quite simply put,…

After testing several promising lawnmowers, specifically models suited to smaller lawns (let’s say up to 300m2 which is a small lawn in mind) the two lawnmowers in the main picture above are my two favourite models. This Worx WG730E 20v 30cm Cordless Mower which I have been testing is an impressive piece of kit, however, it’s only really suitable for smaller lawns up to around 200m2. This is actually the latest mower I have added…

Sometimes on a hot summer day, you just want to lounge around outside on something comfy and cushiony. Only a bean bag chair will do for you to nestle right into. My review of the Best Garden Bean Bag Chairs looks at different styles of bean bag chairs (including two for kids) and presents the best ones we found for each style. I list each bag’s pros and cons and discuss their features along with…

Colourful rugs add comfort to any room – including your outdoor living spaces. In this review, we look at garden rugs of various sizes, colours and styles that are suitable for your patio, deck or even around your hot tub. All these rugs are made of polypropylene, a plastic polymer that’s weather and mould resistant as well as being very easy to hose down and clean. As the rugs differ mainly in their size and…

We have reviewed lots of petrol lawnmowers over the last 5 years, today we reveal 9 of our favourite models including our best picks that are made up from only the very best petrol mowers Mowing the lawn is just one of the regular tasks that a homeowner needs to do. It’s no good being upset at having to do this; you just need to make sure that you have a lawnmower that makes cutting…

Not all gardening gloves are equal so we have set out to find the very best pairs. We have compared material, comfort and design to find the top 10 picks worth considering For general gardening, we really love the Leather Gardening Gloves by Exemplary Gardens which are unisex. They are a great, snug fit and have goatskin leather on the underside and other sensitive areas. They’re great for most jobs, however, they are not fully protected on…

An unexpected change of weather can ruin even the most thought-out plans. If you want to stay updated with the conditions outside and plan your days better, then you need to invest in a home weather station. It can be placed indoors or outdoors and provide you with an insight into the current weather. Using sensors and environmental information informs you about when to expect a downpour as well as when it’s safe to go…