Looking for an unusual water feature to add the element of sound to your garden? These sphere water features provide the background hum of bubbling water from a fountain structure. Some of the globe fountains we review are stand-alone models while others are table-top units. In all cases, we list their pros and cons, discuss their features and give our recommendation. Our Buyer’s Guide discusses two key decisions in making your purchase choice. BEST PICK…

Unfortunately in today’s world, garden security lights are no longer a luxury but a necessity for some people. Regardless if you are in the countryside or the city, you would like to know if someone is creeping around your property and up to no good. Whilst there are some arguments against them, security garden lights with motion sensors are an excellent way to deter would-be thieves, especially if you also have a camera built into…

Powered wheelbarrows first appeared on the market in the 1990s and they were limited in terms of running time, not to mention they were only really attainable for professionals, not ideal for home use and a further downside was that they were mainly bulky petrol models. Now I have discovered (and have been spoilt for choice) lithium-ion battery versions. On top of this, there are now powered wheelbarrows of different designs and sizes as well…

Installing artificial grass means that you don’t worry about the requirements of a lawn of real grass – sunlight, watering, mowing, weeding, dethatching and fertilising. Our review looks at the Best Artificial grass available in a variety of blade lengths and grade quality. We list the pros, cons and features of each type. Our recommendations for each product are brief as your choice really comes down to the height and look of the blades of…

Now that you have a shed, maybe you need an alarm on it to deter people from coming to see what kinds of interesting stuff you have in it. Matching your alarm to the needs of your neighbourhood and what you’re storing in the shed is key. Our review looks at a wide range of shed alarms, from a simple open door sensor to a full house and outdoor alarm system. We list the pros…