Lack of hard frosts and strong winds will mean a slow but steady fall - it suits some regular gardeners because it means that they can sweep, rake and mow at a pace that suits them. For others, getting it over and done with with one big dump is preferred.
What ever your preference, having the right tool for the job can save you an awful lot of time and energy meaning you can do more of the things you enjoy.
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The Al-Ko K390 Composter is designed to significantly hasten the rotting process. Organic waste is produced quickly to provide "Black Gold" the best fertiliser for your garden.
The composter's injection moulded walls are made from 100% recycled plastic and provide heavy-duty insulation to ensure an optimum temperature is maintained inside.
The bottom section of the composter has a flap which enables easy removal of compost.
This Compost Bin has a large-sized capacity of 390 litres. Dimensions: L 660, W 660, H 1100 (mm). Weighs 13kg.
Buy this garden compost bin.
Just one sharp twig, wood chip or stone flying out of a high speed machine can damage your eyesight permanently of even blind you. It takes just a split second and there might never be a second chance.
That is why it is essential to take the right precautions when at work and wear the correct protective equipment.
Wearing a all-in-one helmet, ear defenders and visor will protect all of the vital areas of your head, greatly minimising or even eliminating the risks of serious injury.
Every chainsaw needs to be lubricated and what better way, if you care about the environment, than to use this biodegradable Bosch chainsaw oil.
Using the right oil is essential to the longevity of the chain. Let the chain overheat and it will be hard to keep a sharp edge to the teeth and the guide bar groove in which the chain sits and runs, will become excessively worm very quickly.
Chainsaw oil - biodegradable (1 litre)
If you operate a chainsaw with a less than sharp blade, there is every danger of accident and injury due to the erratic and unpredictable running of the chain through the wood.
What's more, without the right edge on the teeth of the chain, the engine will be forced to work much harder, using more fuel than is necessary and also, the life of the machine is reduced due to extra wear and tear.
This kit comes with round file and guide for sharpening the teeth and a flat fil with guide for reducing the rakers that clear the wood chippings as the saw buts.
Right tool right job every time with this adjustable multi wrench from Black and Decker.
Black & Decker Powered Adjustable Auto Wrench
I cannot count on one hand how many times that I have reached into mt tool box to get my adjustable spanner while trying to hold a ring spanner in place on a bolt.
Inevitably, while trying to adjust the spanner, my fingers and thumbs messed things up and all the parts I was trying to keep still fell to the floor.
Collecting and transporting of leaves, grass mowing's and hedge trimmings is all part of the gardeners work. It is all very well being able to cut the lawn efficiently but wasting time carting the waste to the compost heap can ruin your whole scheduling.
When I first started in domestic garden maintenance there was not the vast array of garden sundry type of accessories that you can buy today.
Moving waste around the garden involved a wheel barrow (even a heavy oak wheel barrow when I started as an apprentice greenkeeper) or a large square of hessian sack cloth.
Getting electricity to garden sheds that are placed far away from the house is not only challenging it is expensively prohibitive as well.
But we all garden sometimes through dusk into the blackness of early evening so when it comes to putting things away, seeing what you are doing can be hopeless, if not dangerous.
This handy little solar light is ideal for placing just above the shed door or on a post or tree close by for illuminating the immediate area around the door.
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Lawn mower breakdowns are irritating at the best of times but irritation turns to anger when valuable work time is lost because you don't have the right tools in the workshop to carry out simple repairs.
Buying a new machine usually brings with it a small tool bag with a spark plug spanner, interchangeable flat and Phillips screwdriver and a spanner (most mower manufacturers fit with one or two standard sized nuts and bolts for simplicity.)
This handy little closable Draper tools set is ideal for those quick repairs at the side of the lawn. What is more, because the lid can be shut and the case carried around, you can be sure not to lose those small sockets or spanners when on the move.
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So, you have bought your new chainsaw and ready to cut wood - what about safety equipment for your face head and hands?
This starter kit not only gives you face and hand protection there is also the basic ingredients for getting under way - the kit comprises of: Chainsaw helmet, chainsaw gloves, fuel mixing bottle fuel filter funnel, 500ml of 2 stroke oil and 1ltr chain oil.
Need a chainsaw and don;t know where to start? - what about this cordless Black and decker compact chainsaw. The machine is ideal for small scale logging, clearance and pruning of overgrown shrubs and trees.
