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             With autumn now upon us there’s nothing like the warmth and glow of a cosy log fire to get you through the dark cold evenings. To get the perfect firewood for your fire may involve cutting logs with an axe, not only is this method time consuming but also dangerous, however with modern log splitters the job is made much easier and safer.  Log splitters work by forcing the wood to be split against a hefty steel wedge using hydraulic pow...

Who is MTD? MTD, the "Modern Tool and Die Company", with its headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio is the world's largest manufacturer of motorised gardening tools. MTD Products Inc. was founded in 1932 and is still family owned. MTD has manufacturing capacities in the USA, Europe, Asia and Canada. The company enjoys the additional suport of a global network of dealers who share in the corporate philosophy of dedication, integrity and, above all, customer service. MTD - High performance, fai...

Lawnflite Pro's new high speed, self-propelled rotary roller mower, the 553HRS-PROHS, is built to professional specifications, with a Honda professional quality engine, shaft driven gearbox, heavy duty alloy deck and sealed roller bearings. The new roller has improved ground speed, being 13% faster than standard models and sports a superior gearbox design. Further enhancements include strengthened handle brackets, a deck liner for extra protection and a front bumper bar that protec...

How to choose the right lawn tractor. Type of landscape  Choose a product with wider wheels and a powerful engine for hilly or sloping ground. Our suspended cutting deck is excellent for larger and uneven lawn areas as it can easily adapt to ground conditions.    Lawn size  The lawn area is one of the key factors for choosing the right product.   Collection, Discharge, Mulching  1. Collection  To achieve a professional, perfect cut, th...

How to choose the right mower No two gardens are alike. Some people can hardly wait to mow their lawn, whereas for others it is a chore. One thing is certain: choose the right product and work is fun. Lawnflite certainly has the right product to suit your needs. Type of landscape Choose a self propelled lawn mower with large wheels for hilly, sloping or uneven ground or for places that are hard to reach. Lawn size To determine the mower best for you, this handy chart can help you ...

Spring Time Chores Keeping a lawn beautiful requires you to spend some time and effort in spring getting it into shape – mowing, feeding and dealing with bare patches, weeds and moss. We recommend a simple three step program at this time of year: 1. Mowing 2. Aerating 3. Seeding / Fertilising 1. Mowing The most important lawn care job for a fantastic lawn is correct and regular mowing. You need to cut the grass whenever it is growing - which is likely to be weekly or even m...

During the autumn period, you will find that heavy thatch or moss infestations that require deeper scarifying or raking become very important. Some might ask why?        Heavy raking or scarifying is going to seriously thin the lawn leaving soil exposed in many places. This makes an ideal seed bed not only for over seeding with new and improved grass seed but also for all the weed and weed grass seeds floating around. By confining this intensive treatment to August...