Blog - Gardening Tips & Advice | Garden Tools & Machinery Guides

Top 5 Autumn Lawn Care Tips

Having a garden and a lawn to take care of can be a lot of work, especially as every season comes with it’s new challenges and a new pile of chores. These 5 top autumn lawn care tips are some that should not be overlooked if you want to ensure that your garden stays healthy, […]

When And How To Feed Your Lawn In Autumn

Owning a garden and knowing what to do with the lawn in every season is tricky. There are so many processes and gardening tools to wrap your head around, but don’t fret, this guide is here to help you through when and how to feed your lawn in autumn. Read on to find out. When […]

What Is the Best Lawn Rake for Your Garden Type?

Raking through your lawn is one of the best ways to keep it in prime condition. It helps to remove moss and detritus from the grass, giving it more room to grow and breath, preventing the risk of lawn diseases. In this blog post, Lawnmowers Direct outlines why this is the best lawn rake for […]

Tips for Buying a Mountfield Electric Lawn Mower

Buying a Mountfield Electric Lawn Mower Choosing your new lawn mower isn’t as simple as picking the one that stands out to you in the shop or online. When purchasing a new mower, you need to consider a variety of factors to ensure the mower meets your specific needs. In this blog post, we outline […]

How to Use a Scarifier Like a Pro

Scarifiers are a common piece of equipment in many gardeners’ sheds. But what is it used for and how do you operate it? In this blog post, Lawnmowers Direct explains all. What is a lawn scarifier? A lawn scarifier—also known as a dethatcher—is a garden machine which can be used to remove most and other […]

How to Replace a Drive Belt on a Mountfield Lawn Mower

Lawnmowers get a lot of use—especially in the summer months—and sometimes require maintenance and replacement parts to continue to perform as they should. In this blog post, we provide a step-by-step guide on how to replace a drive belt on a mountfield lawn mower. Read on to find out more. Replacing the drive belt on […]

What to Do If Your Bosch Shredder Is Jammed

Shredders can become jammed, however these blockages are usually easy to fix. In this blog post, Lawnmowers Direct shares its top tips on what to do if your Bosch shredder is jammed. What to do if your Bosch shredder gets jammed If your Bosch shredder is jammed, it’s important that you work to clear the […]

What Is the Difference Between Lawn Rake and Scarifier?

Lawn rakes and scarifiers are often viewed as one and the same piece of equipment. However, any keen gardener will tell you that there are some distinct differences that tell a lawn rake from a scarifier. In this blog post, the expert team at Lawnmowers Direct outline exactly what is the difference between a lawn […]

Mountfield Lawn Mower Troubleshooting

Mountfield mowers are one of the UK’s leading brands in the garden machinery market, and are manufactured to very high standards. However, even the best quality machinery can encounter issues. In this post, Lawnmowers Direct provides an easy-to-follow guide to Mountfield lawn mower problems with answers to common troubleshooting topics. Mountfield mower won’t start After […]

Is the Bosch Avr 1100 Verti Cutter Lawn Raker Good for Moss?

If you’re yearning for a perfect green lawn, moss is something which can make it feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle. Moss can compete with your grass for light and nutrients, leading to a discoloured, patchy lawn that’s far from healthy. Treating lawns for moss is a near-constant task for gardeners. Moss has to […]

How to Choose a Bosch Electric Lawn Mower

If you’re choosing a new mower for your garden, you want to make sure you’re selecting a make and model with the specification and features required to meet your needs. Bosch is a leading lawn mower manufacturer, with mower models suitable for every garden, user and budget. In this blog post, we outline some of […]

Bosch Rotak 32R Lawn Mower: A Complete Buyers Guide

Buying a new lawn mower is an investment, so it’s important that you consider all the options available and choose a product with the right specifications for your needs. Bosch is a popular manufacturer of lawn mowers and other garden machinery, offering high-quality products, with multiple options available for every price range and user type. […]

Why Gardening Is Good For The Environment

Gardening has lots of known benefits for individuals, from more positive mental health to a reduced risk of stroke. But gardeners aren’t the only beneficiaries of a well-maintained outdoor space. Your green-fingered hobby could play a small part in saving the planet. Want to know more about why gardening is good for the environment? Lawnmowers […]

Things To Consider When Buying A Chainsaw

Chainsaws can be intimidating. They’re a notoriously high-octane power tool and are generally safest in experienced hands. However, they are occasionally necessary for commercial use or home jobs, like removing unwanted branches and trees. With so many options available to buy, knowing which machine is right for you isn’t always straightforward. If you’ve never owned […]

Gardening Secrets: The Professional Lawn Mowing Techniques You Should Know

Creating the perfect lawn isn’t easy. From ensuring your soil PH is stable to giving your lawn additional feed so it has the nutrients it needs to grow strong and healthy, there’s actually quite a lot of science involved. But other than the chemistry behind lawn care, there’s actually a lot to know about the […]

Which Honda Mower is Best For Your Gardening Needs?

Honda is one of the world’s best-known manufacturers of lawn mowers and gardening equipment for both domestic and professional use. Its technology is always cutting-edge, but it’s always important to buy the right mower for your garden or intended usage to get the most out of your machine. Purchasing the most high-end professional mower for […]

How To Create an Eco Garden

Everyone is looking for easy ways to do their bit for the environment. From creating less waste and using less plastic to using public transport rather than jumping in the car to get to work. But what if you’re looking for a way to improve the environment right outside your door? Eco gardens are a […]

Best Lawn Mower for Cutting Grass When Wet

Some gardening tasks demand a machine made of tougher stuff. Mowing wet grass is one of these tasks. Water creates a number of hazards and potential complications that only a certain calibre of lawn mower can handle. In this blog, Lawnmowers Direct signposts the best lawn mowers available for the tricky job of cutting grass […]

Best Lawnmower For Landscaping Business

If you run your own landscaping business, it’s safe to say that a good lawnmower is a vital bit of kit. But what’s the best lawn mower for a landscaping business? While every option offers something slightly different, there’s a few things to consider when selecting a lawn mower for business purposes, including: How regularly […]

Best Petrol Lawn Mowers UK

Any homeowner takes pride in their garden. And what better way to take care of your lawn than with the best petrol lawn mower in the UK? In this blog post, Lawn mower specialists, Lawnmowers Direct, outline what to consider when looking for the best petrol lawn mower for your needs and list some of […]

Honda Izy Mower Troubleshooting

Like any machinery, your lawnmower could encounter problems. This troubleshooting page is designed to answer the most frequently asked questions and provide guidance to Honda Izy Mower owners when unexpected issues occur. What to do if your Honda Izy lawnmower won’t start So your Honda Izy mower won’t start…but why? First things first, you’ll want […]

Why You Should Take Note of Soil PH

Gardening is a science as much as it’s an art. From the moment you start planning how you want your garden to look and what you want to plant, you need to take things like soil PH into account. In this blog post, we delve deep into everything you should know about soil PH and […]

The Benefits of Deadheading Your Garden Plants

It’s important to know when to cut back. On your flowers, that is! Deadheading is a common practice designed to keep your plants and shrubs looking picture perfect and encourage proper growth the following year. Read on to find out more about deadheading from Lawnmowers Direct, the lawn care and gardening experts. What is deadheading? […]

How to Ensure Your Grass Stays Green This Summer

After the hard work you’ve put into your garden in the run-up to summer, it goes without saying that by the time it rolls around, you’re ready to show off your lawn and give your neighbours serious garden envy. But how can you ensure that your lawn is as fresh and green as possible? In […]

Top 5 Water Saving Tips You Should Follow This Summer

The heat of summer is on the way and as the water dries up from the ground and plants need to be watered on a daily basis, your water bill starts to rise and talk of a hosepipe ban is in the air. However, 2019 could be the year that you change the way you […]

The Best Performing Cordless Hedge Trimmers on the Market for Summer

Spring is a time of growth and new life in the garden. But while gardeners up and down the country are out coaxing bulbs into bloom, giving their lawn its first cut of the season and mulching their flower beds ready for the heat of summer, garden hedges everywhere are beginning to take over. There’s […]

Easy-Care Plants For The Complete Beginner

Gardening is an exciting new hobby for anyone to begin, but deciding what to plant can be overwhelming when you’re just starting out. While there’s nothing wrong with a bit of ambition, starting small is best while you develop your green fingers. Lawnmowers Direct has put together this guide to the easiest plants for beginner […]

How Robotic Lawn Mowers Could Revolutionise the Way We Garden

Robotic technology is everywhere, even in your back garden. One of the most popular lawnmowers on the market right now is the robot lawnmower. In this blog post, we outline what a robot lawnmower is, how they work, and why they’re proving so popular. What are robot mowers? The robot mower is a self-cut lawn […]

How to force your branches into bloom this spring

There’s no better sign that spring is here than the blooming of beautiful shrubs, trees and bushes in your garden. Not only to blossoms add a beautiful pop of colour to your garden as it awakens after the cold winter months, but it also provides a food source for all kinds of insects, including bees […]

What Is Lawn Mower Art?

If you’re a gardening enthusiast, chances are you’ve probably heard of garden art before. Chainsaw and hedge shaping are both popular ways for gardening maestros to show off their skills. But now, there’s a new trend on the block: lawn mower art. And no, this isn’t just the perfectly uniform Wimbledon and Wembley lines we’re […]

Garden Machinery (67)
- Battery Technology (9)
- Brushcutter Blogs (2)
- Cultivator Blogs (3)
- Garden Technology (7)
- Gardening (7)
- Grass Trimmer Blogs (3)
- Hedgetrimmer Blogs (7)
  - Long Reach Hedgetrimmers (3)
- Lawnmower Blogs (34)
  - Lawnmower Repairs (6)
  - Mulching (2)
  - Robot Mowers (6)
- Leaf Vacuums (2)
- Wheeled Leaf Vacuums (1)
Garden Tool Blogs (5)
Garden Water Management (1)
Gardening Tips (62)
- Grass Mulching (3)
- Turf Care (11)
Interviews (1)
Uncategorized Blogs (15)

Gardening Tips & Advice