As we come into June, we can hopefully start to say goodbye to the wet spring weather and enjoy some well-deserved sunshine.
For gardeners, it is also the time of year they can really get to grips with their favourite pastime.
June is when it can pay off to keep a close eye on your lawn mower routine, cutting the grass at least once a week. Throughout the month it is advisable to gradually lower the cutting height of the mower.
If you are yet to invest in a lawn mower you could browse our extensive range of the machines.
Those after a bargain could consider the Mountfield Princess 34 Electric Four-Wheel Lawn Mower, which is available from MowDIRECT for just £89.00. This features a very convenient, single-point, lever operated cutting height adjuster that allows five positions between 25 mm and 65 mm – and this really cuts down on unnecessary manual labour.
Gardeners who already have a basic machine and are looking to invest in a better model could have a look at the Oleo-Mac G48-TE Self-Propelled Electric Lawn Mower, which is on offer for £259.00 from MowDIRECT.
This allows for a wider range of cutting height – from 28 mm to 75 mm – and could be the perfect complement to your existing selection of garden tools.
June is also the ideal time to be cutting verges along a roadside and trimming back plants that might grow to obscure a motorist's view of the road. Or, if you don't live near traffic, why not take advantage of the chance to keep hedgerows in shape?
MowDIRECT has an extensive range of hedgetrimmers and hedgecutters that are ideally suited to this kind of task, all coming with a Price Promise that means you can rest assured you are getting the best deal.
Electric powered models are characterised by being a lightweight solution for those who do not wish their task to be too strenuous.
Alternatively, petrol powered options offer more power and the freedom to work without a cord – which could be the better choice for anyone who wishes to get a little more creative with their garden design.
Indeed, you do not want your hedges to lose their shape, so maintaining a good pruning schedule will avoid the development of unwanted shade. Furthermore, this task will also ensure your garden boundaries are kept tidy.
Flowering shrubs will also require pruning throughout June. Not only does this keep them tidy, it encourages flowering, as valuable nutrients will not be unnecessarily spread to useless parts of the plant. This also helps to reduce the chances of the plant becoming diseased, as bacteria can enter through a cut – so ensure you keep a close eye on the health of any greenery!
If you have any larger perennials in your garden, you could have a look at MowDIRECT's range of tree pruners. These tools allow the job to be done from the relative safety and security of the ground – and can really remove the hard work from the task.
