Outdoor Power Tools

If you have a mature garden, with plenty of established trees, shrubs and hedges, then a trimmer is a must. Petrol trimmers are very powerful, and they feature defined edges, clean lines and anti-vibration technology – well at least the quality ones do.

If your bushes are getting a little bit wild, then you need to take action fast with a chainsaw or a hedge trimmer. Hedge shears may do the job in some situations, but it makes the task longer, more difficult and actually quite exhausting. Some of the latest hedge trimmers include excellent manoeuvrability, so you can tackle tall, short wide and narrow shrubs easily, yet electric and battery options are available.

That said, it is important to note that these are not likely to be as powerful as petrol trimmers, and they may require more maintenance in the long run too.

Painting your fence can be a bit of a chore but it’s a task that needs to be done from time to time, but it’s also a good opportunity to add some bold colours to your garden design. With a hand-held spray gun, the task becomes a lot easier.

If the tool is well-pressurised, you can spray nice even layers onto the fence panels with ease and you can finish an entire strip of fencing in less than an hour. Most people now use hand-held spray guns to get the job completed quickly, and these guns are very cheap, but that’s if you’re looking in the ‘entry-level’ market. More professional tools like this are available, but they’re not necessarily needed if you’re only looking to paint your garden fences, benches or sheds.

So make your job easier next time round with a hand-held spray gun, it could save you a lot of time and five you a nicer finish too.

Autumn can leave our gardens looking messy and cluttered, especially if your garden is enclosed by mature trees and shrubs. Most garden enthusiasts will take action though, and an electronic leaf blower vacuum will soon have your messy leaves organised into one pile.

You can then swiftly scoop them up and place them in a bin bag, and you have to appreciate the conveniences that come with a leaf blower vacuum. An electric model will certainly do the job, but you can opt for more industrial petrol vacuums.

If you’re looking to tidy up your garden, making it look tidier and well-cared for, then a leave blower is a must, and these are available at very reasonable prices. The only drawback is the length of the cable, and it can be a bit of a nuisance if you have a large garden area.

If you have a garden and you have a lawn, then you need a lawnmower, but there are plenty of different options. So where do you start?

Well, you’re going to need to choose between electric or petrol, and each of these will have their own benefits. Electric lawnmowers are not necessarily the most powerful, but they don’t need to be, especially if you have a relatively small lawn. You can now buy cordless and corded electrical lawnmowers and they’ll certainly do the job if you have a basic lawn.

For something a bit larger, petrol mowers can ideal. These tend to stand the test of time, and they usually have fewer problems. The only downside is that you may have to spend a good few minutes kick-starting your lawnmower into life and it’s important to start it up regularly to keep the engine running smoothly.

Petrol lawnmowers tend to be slightly more expensive, and you obviously have to make sure you’re keeping a good supply of petrol. Make sure you do your homework before you buy a lawnmower, because it should be an investment that’s designed to perform well for at least several years.