Lawn Mower Buying Guide
- What are the different types of lawn mower?
- Should I buy a push or a self-propelled lawn mower?
- What size lawnmower should I buy?
- The 7 most common mistakes people make when choosing a lawn mower
- Grass roots. A glossary of key lawn mower terminology.
- Rise of the robots - why buy an automatic robot lawn mower?
Ride-on Mowers & Tractors
- Lawn Tractors vs Zero-Turn Mowers
- Squaring the circle. Ride-on mower turning circles facts and tips
- Cutting decks available on ride-on mowers & tractors
- What is the difference between an OHV and a side valve engine?
- What's the best type of engine for a ride-on mower or tractor?
- A cut above. A glossary of terminology and phrases for ride-on mowers & tractors
Brushcutters and grass trimmers
- What are grass trimmers and brushcutters?
- What is the difference between grass trimmers, linetrimmers, strimmers and brushcutters?
- How do grass trimmers work?
- How do brushcutters work?
- What categories of grass trimmers and brushcutters are available?
- Electric grass trimmers - the basics
Hedgetrimmers
- A pictorial guide to the main features of a hedgetrimmer
- What is the difference between a hedgetrimmer and a hedgecutter?
- What types of hedge trimmer are available?
- Should I buy petrol or electric hedgetrimmers?
- A brief guide to petrol hedgetrimmers
- What main features should I expect to see on petrol hedgetrimmers?
Garden Vacuums, Blowers and Sweepers
- What are garden vacuums, blowers and sweepers
- Why would I need a garden vacuum, blower or sweeper?
- What types of garden vacuum, blower or sweeper are available?
- Moving air - specs' and terms we use with garden vacuums and blowers
- Three insider tips on buying a hand held blower or blower-vac
- Electric hand held garden blower vacs
Aerators and Scarifiers
- What is scarifying?
- What is aerating?
- What are aerators used for?
- Some tips for getting the best out of your aerator
- When should I aerate my lawn?
- What are the main features and functions to look for In an aerator?
Chainsaws
- A brief guide to cordless battery powered chainsaws
- A pictorial guide to the main features of a chainsaw
- A glossary of chainsaw terms, phrases and acronyms
- What is a chainsaw?
- How does a chainsaw work?
- How much does a chainsaw cost?
Cultivators, Tillers and Rotavators
- What features and functions would I find on a cordless battery powered tiller
- What features and functions should I look for In a petrol rear tine tiller
- Petrol rear tine tillers
- What features and functions should I look for In a petrol front tine tiller?
- Petrol front tine tillers
- What features and functions should I look for In a petrol mini tiller?
Chipper Shredders
- Is there a reverse function on chippers or shredders?
- Turbine cut or drum shredder, what Is the difference & which sort of waste is appropriate for each?
- Do electric garden chippers or shredders have a collection box?
- Should I choose a petrol or electric chipper or shredder?
- The basic function of garden chippers and shredders
- Reasons to purchase a garden chipper or shredder
Snow Blowers
- What is a snow blower?
- Should I buy a snow blower?
- How does a snow blower work?
- A pictorial guide to the main features of a snow blower
- A glossary of terms and phrases used in snow blowers
- How much snow can a snow blower handle?
Log Splitters
- Powered log splitters - the basics
- How does a log splitter work?
- What are the different types of log splitter? An illustrated guide
- What types of wood can a powered log splitter handle?
- What other considerations are there when log splitting?
- Why do you have to season firewood?
Two-Wheeled Tractors
- What is a two-wheeled tractor?
- When would I need a two-wheeled tractor?
- What type of two-wheeled tractor do I need?
- What accessories can I get for a two-wheeled tractor?
- How are two-wheeled tractors powered?
- What main features should I look for in a two-wheeled tractor?
Garden Sprayers
- What is a garden sprayer?
- What kind of garden sprayers are available?
- Hand pump garden sprayers
- Backpack (knapsack) high pressure garden sprayers
- Walk behind garden sprayers
- Tow-behind garden sprayers (for use with ride-on tractor mowers)
Garden Spreaders
- What is a garden spreader?
- Types of garden spreader
- How does a broadcast spreader work?
- How does a drop spreader work?
- Coverage - broadcast garden spreader vs drop garden spreader
- Push or tow-behind spreader. Which is best for me?
Pressure Washers
- A glossary of pressure washer terms, phrases and acronyms
- What is a pressure washer?
- What is the difference between water pressure and flow rate?
- Water pressure. A general guide to cleaning requirements
- How much flow rate do I need?
- What accessories do I need with my pressure washer?
Tree Pruners
- What is a tree pruner?
- What types of tree pruners are available?
- Electric powered tree pruners
- Petrol powered tree pruners
- Manual tree pruners
- Cordless battery powered pruners
Water Pumps
- What is a water pump?
- How do water pumps work?
- When would I use a water pump?
- What types of water pump are there?
- What is the difference between clean and dirty water pumps?
- A glossary of essential terms & acronyms used in water pumps
Salt Spreaders
- A pictorial guide to the main features on a broadcast salt spreader
- What are salt spreaders for?
- When should I purchase a salt spreader?
- What types of salt spreader are available?
- How does a broadcast salt spreader work?
- Which is right for me? A broadcast salt spreader or a drop salt spreader?
Hand Propelled Lawn Mowers
Other Garden Equipment
- What is a cement mixer?
- Words of power – a glossary of generator terms, phrases and acronyms
- Concrete evidence - five interesting facts about cement
- Do I need a cement mixer?
- How are cement mixers powered?
- What features should I expect to find on a cement mixer?
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MD FAQs
- What is the maximum diameter for branches stems, etc, that a chipper or shredder can take?
- Is a chipper or shredder appropriate for disposing of kitchen waste?
- Do chippers and shredders have reverse functions to unblock the machine?
- Do cultivators have reverse gears?
- What type of cultivator, tiller or rotator is suitable for my soil type?
- Do cultivators, tillers and rotavators have variable tilling widths?