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Properties of Timber
During this extreme heat we generally get more questions on timber movement so we thought we'd give you the lowdown direct from the manufacturer with their Timber document on what you can expect from your timber outdoor products and if you have any questions regarding your purchase please do not hesitate to get in touch with our customer service team.
Help protect your irrigation system against frost
With the arrival of autumn, the irrigation of the garden and plants can take a break, until next spring. Here are some tips to put the system to rest and help protect it from possible winter frosts and avoid unwanted leaks, at the beginning of the next season. In the meantime, Claber continues to develop our range: we are already preparing many new features for 2022.
Every Garden Job Covered – The Wolf Multi-Change® Collection
Every Keen Gardener needs a good collection of quality garden tools.
The right tools make everything easier – whether you’re weeding, planting, pruning or looking after your lawn. Where to start? With so many different brands of garden tools on the market, it can be difficult to know what to go for – and if you’re not careful, it’s easy to end up with a shed full of tools you rarely use!
In this post, we explore one of our favourite collections – the Wolf Multi-Change. This versatile range of modular tools features interchangeable handles and heads to suit every job – it’s a high quality, space saving solution that’s ideal for any gardener.
Over the Hedge – Bosch Cordless Hedge Trimmers
How’s your hedge looking?
A good hedge trimmer is a keen gardener’s essential – great for keeping your hedgerows and bushes neat, tidy and under control.
When it comes to choosing a trimmer – the biggest question you have to ask yourself is whether to go petrol, electric or cordless. In 2019 we believe cordless provides a great option, with advances in battery technology meaning you really do get the best of both worlds - the power and portability of petrol, and the convenience of electric.
In this post, we take a look at the cordless range from Bosch, a selection of fantastic Li Ion cordless cutters that will take the hassle out of hedge maintenance!
Gardening on Autopilot - Automatic Watering Systems for 2019
Last year’s record-breaking heatwave played havoc with Britain’s gardens!
This year, take the effort out of watering your garden over the summer months with an advanced, automatic watering system.
Automatic irrigation systems aren’t just great for when you’re away – they can look after your lawn, beds, borders and pots all year round. If you’re looking to save time and effort on your routine watering, there’s nothing better.
Lush and Green – The Best Lawn Sprinklers for 2018
The early summer heatwave of 2018 took a serious toll on the UK’s lawns, with the extended dry period leaving grass across the country various shades of brown, yellow and beige! Although they are starting to recover, as climate change starts to bite, summers may become hotter and dryer in the future. It’s bad news for those that love a green, lush lawn.
Fuss Free Summer Watering – The Hozelock Auto Reel
Summer has arrived with a bang.
The sizzling temperatures and long, dry days make for thirsty plants – and daily watering.
No one wants a garden hose lying around and making their garden look untidy. In this post, we’re looking at the award-winning Hozelock Auto Reel – an easy, neat, tidy and convenient automatic hose system designed to take the time and effort out of watering your plants this summer.
Automatic Irrigation - Water Way to Look After Your Garden
We might just have had the wettest winter in 40 years - but the warmer weather has now arrived, and following the record breaking May heatwave, it’s sensible to think about putting some garden watering plans and systems in place for summer 2018.
Contemporary, Stylish and Durable – Perfect Plastic Sheds from Keter
Every keen gardener needs a garden shed – somewhere to keep the mower, gardening tools and supplies safe, dry and organised. The traditional wooden shed will always be in demand, but over the past few years, high quality plastic and resin sheds have become increasingly popular. In this post, we look at one of our favourite ranges of composite garden sheds for 2018 – Keter, and explore some of the benefits of choosing plastic over wood.
Trim and Proper - Autumn Lawn-care Checklist
Summer is coming to an end, and as autumn approaches, your lawn needs a bit of TLC. Look after it now, and you’re giving it the best chance of growing back thick, lush and healthy in spring 2018.