The summer holidays are over for most of us so it’s back to the daily grind. And probably to a garden that needs a fair bit of attention.
In the July drought, many flower beds and lawns really suffered and were only getting back to their best as the holidays started.
So the growth recently has been stupendous with lawns spurting away and flower beds and hedges flourishing.
It seems as if the seasons have shifted and, should we have a warmer autumn as many are predicting, the gardens will need as much attention as in the Spring if they are to be kept at their best.
Here at MowDirect we are very conscious of this and have highlighted several special products we think many of you may need.
You maybe thought that with the very dry and hot few weeks in July you could put off buying a new lawnmower until next year; and maybe you are now regretting that decision as if you are forced to cut wet grass the moisture may well find out the frailties of older machines.
Bearing that in mind we have trimmed the price on our special offer of an Einhell BG-PM 51 by another £20.
This German engineered machine has a powerful 6hp motor and a 21in wide cut, wheels with real ball bearings and yet is light and very easy to use.
The height of the cut can be adjusted by a single lever and there is an extra wide opening at the back for the cut grass to help prevent clogging.
Our new special price is just £179.95 making it by far the cheapest mower in its class.
And if the lawns look in reasonable condition it’s a fair bet that some of the longer grass surrounding flower beds and paths is a bit ragged.
The handy Flymo XL500 has a powerful four-stroke engine and is made to zip through the rougher grass and around orchards and steep banks.
These machines are much more powerful than the electrically powered models and much easier to use away from the house.
The engine has been specially designed for the continuous use of banks with up to 45 degrees slope and has metal blades with three cutting heights. It is a special favourite with professional gardeners.
The Mowdirect price is £369, £100 less than the recommended retail price and the machine comes with a year’s manufacturer’s guarantee and free next day delivery.
If the lawn is in a reasonable condition you may well find that the rougher edges need another trim.
One for your short list must be the Victus VB260 which is perfect for dealing with the difficult to reach areas around the base of trees and fences as well as overgrown grass and weeds.
Lightweight, easy to start and handle this machine really fits the bill as it has a very low vibration and comes with lots of free gifts including strimmer line and a mixing bottle.
The strimming nylon cord is simple to feed and it is fitted with a clutch for better control.
The special price of £149.95 shows a saving of £150 on the manufacturer’s recommended price. It can be delivered free next working day to your door and has a three-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Another brush cutter worth a second look is the Einhell BG-BC 30 with an electronic ignition to make it easy to start time after time.
It can be used either with the conventional strimming line or a heavy duty metal toothed blade for the heaviest of undergrowth.
It has a shoulder harness and an adjustable bike handles control to make it simple to use. But best of all there is a free protective helmet and face guard, free gloves, free mixing oil and two-stroke oil.
It can be delivered the next working day and has a two-year warranty. And all this for just £149.95 a £50 saving.
Another machine which comes with free extras and is truly versatile is the Ryobi RBC30HTA which has a hedge trimmer attachment and an extension shaft.
This machine comes with both a blade and strimming head, is lightweight and powerful at the same time.
But it is the hedge trimmer attachment which makes this an especially appealing buy.
And the attachment for cutting hedges is free with MowDirect while stocks last.
The other special appeal is the price, just £179.95. But only while stocks last.
Talking of hedge trimmers the Tanaka THT2000 is a machine which will cope easily with even the most stubborn thick hedges.
We think these are among the best in the world, light and easy to use yet incredibly powerful.
It has a twist grip and the manufacturers obviously think it is built to last as they have given it a five-year warranty.
So for £214 you can have a sturdy machine that you know will last.
We should have known that as soon as the school holidays started the rain would set in. Presumably, when the kids go back to school the sun will come out, so apart from an unusually warm and parching July summer turned out to be much as expected!
Updated in July 2018. The Victus and Ryobi are no longer available. However, there is a great selection of good value, good quality petrol brushcutters available here
