garden machinery mower reviews

DR Sprint 5.5 Strimmer mower combination

If you are faced with having to strim a large area of grass that is out of control and it is a relatively flat surface or perhaps there is an avenue of trees or maybe even a fence line, this machine can take the back ache out of your day.

Basically, it is a strimmer head mounted on a mower base and it is ideal for both grass-trimming and tackling tall weeds.

The DR 'Sprint' 5.5 Trimmer Mower is powered by a reliable Briggs & Stratton engine with recoil-start and is lightweight and comfortable to use thanks to its easily adjustable handlebar.

Ready mix soil and seed for creating a new lawn.

As a landscape gardener, I have always levelled and raked top soil out to create a seed bed before broadcasting grass seed to create a lawn but I do realise that in certain circumstances, especially if you are a little unsure about how much the surface needs, buying a 'ready mix' soil and seed to use could be a convenient solution.

This 'Lawn in a bag' ready mix solution takes all the hassle out of growing a new lawn. Simply spread it down, keep it watered and within a few weeks you will have a lush green lawn ready to go.

It is a mix of quality screened Topsoil, compost and lawn seed.

Each tonne or one bulk bag will produce a lawn of approximately 20m² in size depending on the depth it is spread at – we recommend at least a good 2 inches.

Download this PDF with details of this lawn in a bag product.

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General purpose grass seed in easy one kilo bags

Spring is fast approaching and it will be time to start thinking about renovating your lawn after the winter battering. You might only need a small quantity for patching and this mix is ideal for the average family lawn.

Using modern dwarf type perennial ryegrasses and creeping red fescue, General Purpose produces a very hardwearing lawn of superior appearance. Its vigorous roots strengthen the turf and give it a superior resilience and durability.

Sow between March and October. Young grass will appear within 14-21 days under good growing conditions. Species used: 60 percent perennial ryegrass, 40 percent strong creeping red fescue.

Buy general purpose grass seed here

Controlling moles with tunnel traps

For the squeamish I suggest looking away now but if you are serious about your lawn and you are having trouble with moles in your lawn then this advice could be really useful.

On my Landscape Juice blog I have written an advisory blog with accompanying pictures showing you how to control moles using a scissor trap.

Bear in mind that I am in France and the look of the trap in the pictures is slightly different than you would buy in the UK but the advice and setting is the same.

Buy a mole trap here.

Einhell Cultivators & Tillers for allotment soil preparation

It is easy to get a little carried away and jump on the self sufficiency band wagon dreaming about growing your own vegetable produce and slashing your food bill with the added bonus of helping to save the planet at the same time.

The reality is, by the time you have bought a rotovator and all of the seeds and fertiliser, irrigation equipment and any other sundries that are needed for the project,you may well have spent more than you would do in two years on vegetables.

Consider this German made Einhell Cultivator and take a three to five year view and you will really make a saving.