Sharpening garden tools and safety might seem to be at odds with each other, as a sharp edge can do a lot of damage to flesh. But in fact the opposite is true: a blunt blade will need more force to make it cut and is more likely to slip [...]
Water features have become much more popular in the United Kingdom in the last decade or so as we now take more time considering the design of our gardens. But most water features, apart from a simple pond, require electricity and sometimes a water supply to make them work. As [...]
A garden hose is a very useful piece of gardening equipment. It also seems a pretty innocuous tool but it can cause harm in terms of the way it is stored and used unless you take care and know what you’re dealing with. The Benefits of Garden Hose Reels Garden [...]
Tractor mowers, or ‘ride on’ mowers as they are more commonly referred to in the UK, can save you a lot of time and manual labour if you have an extremely large garden to maintain but, as with all petrol driven or electrically powered garden tools, it’s important that you [...]
As more and more people have been looking at improving their homes and gardens than ever before one of the more recent areas of growth has been in the sale of garden hot tubs and Jacuzzis. And, what better way to relax than a hot soak in the tub after [...]
Garden trampolines have become extremely popular over the past few years and they are a great way for children to keep fit and active. However, it’s important that safety issues are considered carefully as although bumps and bruises are part and parcel in the life of a child, trampolines can [...]
There are many reasons why you might decide to erect a fence in your garden and these will be the main determining factors as to the style, type, cost, material and height of your fence. Reasons for Having a Fence In general, people will choose to erect a fence for [...]
Gardens have never been more popular. This has possibly been driven by the increase in TV programmes on the subject and other media coverage which provides us with lots of useful information as well as inspiring us with ideas. This has resulted in our insatiable appetite for spending our leisure [...]
Firstly let’s differentiate between the ‘axe’ and the ‘hatchet’. A hatchet is simply a smaller version of the axe which can be used easily with just one hand. More often connected to outdoor camping and wildlife adventures, the hatchet is also used in the garden for chopping up smaller pieces [...]
It isn't just electrical power tools and lawn mowers in the garden that need to be operated with care. Virtually every smaller garden tool will be sharp or pointed in some way and considerable care needs to be taken when operating these tools also. Hand Safety Many gardening injuries involve [...]
When you're pruning smaller hedges, small trees, flowers and plants, you're going to need several smaller hand tools as you'll only complete the job satisfactorily if you use the appropriate cutting tool to match the size of the task. Secateurs are used more for trimming smaller branches on plants whilst [...]
All digging and raking tools are designed to achieve a specific function and it's useful to have several different implements for different tasks around the garden. If you're new to gardening, you may find that you can get by with perhaps 2 or 3 different digging or raking tools but [...]
At the first sign of a hot, sunny day here in the UK, it has become common practice to wheel out the barbecue. Barbecues can be a lot of fun. It's a good opportunity to hold a social event and is the perfect way to cook whilst still getting outdoors [...]
One of the most common tools in any home and garden-the ladder-can also be one of the most dangerous. Worried? You needn't be, as long as you exercise reasonable care in using a ladder. Following common sense guidelines and working smart means that you can work safely in your home [...]
There are many types and styles of garden seating on the market. They range from inexpensive plastic chairs through to Cast Iron Outdoor Dining Suites. A lot of this furniture is fine when first brought but as it ages it can become a hazard. When It All Falls Apart. Many [...]
Nighttime in the garden can be magical, particularly if it is complimented by outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting serves a number of purposes. It can be employed to extend the number of hours you can spend enjoying your garden, highlight features of your garden, a floodlit statue at night can be [...]
