I’ve had several garden swimming pools over the years, from a smaller 6ft inflatable single ring pool from Intex to a larger 12ft framed pool from Bestway and a smaller 8ft framed pool. I’ve talked about my experiences with garden swimming pools here. However, one investment I wished I’d made sooner was getting a decent pool heater. Once I did, the kids couldn’t wait to get in. In my review, I will discuss my thoughts…

Over the past 15 years, I’ve owned several above ground garden swimming pools, from Bestway framed pools to the Intex pool with the inflatable ring I purchased a couple of years back and everything in between. I’ve already talked about my experience with garden swimming pools here and how I heat my outdoor pools, more recently with a solar heater that connects the outlet on the filter pump and the return hose to the pool.…

When it comes to lawn care, I’ve learnt a lot over the past 20 years of lawn maintenance as part of my family’s nursery in Manchester and my garden maintenance business I did until a couple of years ago. What I can tell you is that the perfect lawn starts with a decent lawn mower; maybe you even have a lawn scarifier to remove all that moss and thatch, and you’ve treated your lawn with…

I’ve tested and reviewed many garden furniture pieces over the years to see which truly offers the most relaxing experience. I’m a big fan of garden hammocks, zero gravity chairs, and even egg chairs. However, when it comes to relaxing with a loved one, in my case, my wife, having a love seat is hard to beat, especially if you like to have a drink or read a good book. Don’t get me wrong, I…

Over the last twenty-odd years, I’ve used many of the best watering hose spray guns and longer watering lances. I’ve worked in my family’s horticultural nursery for over 20 years, so I have much experience. The watering spray guns we use around the nursery differ from what I use at home. Because of this, I’ve included both types in my personalised guide. Basiclly, the watering lances we use in the nursery daily are also perfect…