Mowdirect Blog

For over 20 years power tool manufacturer Ryobi have earned an enviable reputation for producing high quality garden tools suitable for both the domestic and professional user. Looking at the needs of their customers and constantly assessing the feedback received has led them to being one of the most innovative companies within the gardening industry. More than thirty new Ryobi products will enter the gardening market in 2009, from petrol brush cutters to cordless hedge trimmers powered with the latest lithium-ion batteries, all designed to make life in the garden that little bit more comfortable for you, the end user. Read more »

With the deluge of new products flooding onto the gardening market every year we feel, here at Mowdirect, that we should offer some guidance as to which products are worth a closer look. In this blog we will run through the new models from the 2009 range of lawn and garden products from Bosch, the esteemed German appliance manufacturer. Ever since their beginnings in Stuttgart, 1886, Bosch have led the way with innovative electrical solutions to many a domestic chore. They continue this trend today with ground-breaking products for lawn and garden, from battery powered lawnmowers, hedgetrimmers and secateurs to compact pressure washers and a new verticutter and lawn rake, all designed with ergonomics and ease of use in mind. Read more »

With the value of the pound decreasing and the cost of steel and oil soaring lawnmower manufacturers are advising of steep price increases of 20% or more by the end of the year. Fortunately the MowDIRECT End of Season Sale has begun and there are some great savings to be had with up 50% off while stocks last! We’ve lined up for you some great deals and special low prices on everything from petrol lawnmowers to ride-on tractors as well as some fantastic special offers on hedgetrimmers and complimentary free gifts with selected brushcutters! But hurry, these prices won’t last for long and stock is going fast! Read more »

News just in! Alpina have introduced a new range of garden machinery for 2008 and the products have just been launched on MowDIRECT. Alpina is one of the three main brand names belonging to Global Garden Products (the others being Mountfield and Castel Garden) and MowDIRECT has worked in close partnership with the brand since it was re-launched in the UK five years ago. During that period we have got to know the products made by Alpina very well and we are happy to recommend this latest range to our customers, particularly if you are looking for reliable, hard-wearing garden equipment that won’t let you down.  Read more »

New for 2008, STIHL have just launched an exciting range of electric powered garden tools to compliment their existing petrol powered line-up. STIHL, the world’s number one name in petrol chainsaws and leading manufacturer of high quality garden equipment, have for many years been a popular choice with professional gardeners. Now they bring their expertise and innovative technology to the normal home user with a range of electric powered grass trimmers, hedgetrimmers and a blower-vac which are all ideal for use in noise-sensitive residential areas. Read more »