Tools And Equipment

Being a bit of a cynic @Tufty, I should have pointed out the use of those operative words of “up to”, a bit like “aims to” in many adverts! I’ll still look forward to your update in 25 years though !

Found a blade! Genuine part too and only £6.35! Minimum order quantity of two though, so I've got a new blade and another spare on the way. Maybe selling them only in two or more tells me all I need to know about the longevity of the blade.

I'm sure others will have better descriptions and some photos of the plastbag method. They only need a drop of water on a piece of kitchen roll, then transferring to a pot quickly at a suitable size. I struggle bit with banana fingers and have accidentally squashed a few, trial and error needed.

Yes, the Japanese tools are expensive @hailbopp, for good reason I think because of the quality of the materials and cutting edge. I use a cordless hedge trimmer which is quite light and versatile. It gives a good finish on conifers, Portuguese laurel and Griselinia. Mine is made by Stiga. I...

There is a little sharper, with a titanium piece and a cone shaped diamond file. I am not sure of the rules for reccomendations / advertising on this site but I can name it if allowed. You can get a basic edge with the titanium block, and then a final edge with the diamond file.

No, the pots we use are still the same. Unless they are only introducing these type of pots with less holes for the retail sector.

@LeadFarmer reminded me I too use 4mm soak coiled in a couple of wine barrels we have. I've also some in a circle on a couple of large pots (you can get "T" connectors for the circle).

Here's a short demo of how I trim the lawn along my borders. The sub-titles are in French. Tools I use:a half-moon long-handle shears normal lawn shears

You could make your own, see

Thanks for your replies, @Perki anything that makes weeding easier sounds good to me.

I’m looking to buy a lawn mower after my cheap B&Q one died on me. Are there any members that are selling any?

We had a traditional slatted wooden composter stuck in a corner screened off on 2 sides with trellis , but the squirrels were getting fat on mango skin. They have not yet learnt how to take the lids off…

I did, and still will, consider the submersible to start the main pump. For the moment I will search around.

Thank you, I'll pass the message on.

Some years ago I bought an all metal one and I don't think it lasted very long tbh.I don't know if anyone makes any thing that can be taken apart these days, they don't really want you mending anything.

thank you very much for your reply and thanks for list of equivalents for plug,

thank you

I have stihl and husqvarna hedgetrimmer I always tend to lean towards Husky but more attention to detail in my opinion . Getting parts for the stihl / husky will be more ready available the titan, it is more a less a throw away machine. What models are you thinking of ? I personally use single...

I've got a Bosch 18v hedge trimmer, never found it underpowered for what I want. It won't cut thick stems but neither will a corded one. I use a lopper etc as infradig says for the odd thicker bit. I'm just cutting back to last years beech hedge growth so never really have thick stems in the way.

The bore must have been seriously compromised. Mine were not Hozelock either but I get full flow to my 50M hose.