You might have found yourself reading about the new E10 Petrol that is becoming the standard grade in Petrol forecourts shortly in the UK. If you are finding yourself wondering what can be used, please be assured that Regular unleaded 98, 95, 95 E5 or E10 petrol can be used in most petrol garden machinery […]
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Aug
Aug
Autumn season is upon us and usually with the wet and windy weather comes a drop in temperature, with more and more families turning back to the traditional open fire or log burner, cutting and transporting the logs doesn’t have to be a back breaking chore. The Handy offers two log splitters, take a look […]
09
Aug
Aug
September can be a funny month weather wise in the UK, you may notice the late summer days are becoming shorter, but the warmth usually hangs around for a few weeks before autumn arrives towards the end of the month. So, while the dry weather lasts there are still a few tasks you can carry […]
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Jul
Jul
The lawn enthusiasts among you will know that to keep your garden in tip-top condition you need to remove the heavy thatch and compacted soil through aeration once a year. After all, your lawn has probably taken a battering over summer with friends and family meeting in the garden with all that heavy foot traffic. […]
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Jul
Jul
Hedges if well maintained can really finish off a garden, they provide structure and privacy as well as a welcome home to hedgehogs and nesting birds. Which hedge grows the quickest? The elegant Leylandii has the quickest growth rate of approx. 75 – 90cm per year. If you plant it between November and February, it will need less water […]
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Jun
Jun
I’m sure you would of noticed that May was pretty much a wash out, infact, figures from the Met Office showed that by the middle of the month, Wales and some parts of England had already seen more rain than they would normally expect in the whole of a typical May. I suspect all that […]
06
May
May
What is No Mow May and why is a garden wholesaler business asking you to keep your mower in the shed this month? especially when it is a well-known fact that grass and flowers grow quickly during Spring and Summer, and as gardeners know, for a lush grass lawn regularly mowing is essential. It’s for […]
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Apr
Apr
The Spring sun brings out the carpets of daffodils and flowering trees making it an uplifting time as the natural world comes to life filling our days with colour and scents. Of course, there will be April showers (and late frosts to watch for) amongst the sunny days, but this month is when you can […]
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Oct
Oct
1# Harvesting – Throughout September and October the apples and pears will need harvesting. You will know they are ready when the weather turns blustery resulting in a windfall of fruit on the floor. None of these will store well so use them to make chutneys and wine or leave a bucket at your gateway […]
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Aug
Aug
1# Harvesting – Early sowings of onions and potatoes may be ready to harvest now. Wait until the tops have flopped over and look faded and dry. Pick the potatoes as you need them making sure to cover with soil any that you leave for another day –otherwise the daylight will turn their skin green […]
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