Lawn Mowing How you approach mowing very much depends on recent weather conditions. If the lawn’s looking dry and parched following heat and a dearth of rain, we suggest setting your mower’s blade-position high in order to avoid further stressing the grass. If the weather’s been warm but wet, you can lower the blade for […]

Introduction On the 6th of May 2023, Charles III will be crowned King of the UK and 14 Commonwealth Realms at Westminster Abbey in London; a hugely significant event for the country. To celebrate the occasion, many UK residents will host street parties and back-garden get-togethers. If you’re a homeowner with a substantial outdoor space, […]

How to transform your garden into a green paradise that will impress King Charles III… or at least delight your neighbours! On the 6th of May 2023, the Coronation of Charles III, the new Head of State of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, will take place at London’s iconic Westminster Abbey. […]

The Coronation of King Charles III is important for the United Kingdom, as it marks the beginning of a new reign and therefore a new era for the country. The Coronation is an important ceremony that symbolises the continuity of the monarchy and the legitimacy of the new king. It’s also an opportunity for the […]

What is a scarifier? A scarifier is a garden tool used to break-up compacted soil, to remove dead grass and moss, and to aerate the turf. All this helps to promote healthier growth, reduces waterlogging and improves nutrient uptake. 6 steps to follow when scarifying: Scarifying is best done in spring or autumn, when the […]

With potential energy-rationing power cuts on the horizon this winter, a portable generator could well prove an invaluable investment, enabling you to keep the lights, cooker, heating and other critical household infrastructure up and running, whilst the less well-equipped of us are sitting in the cold and dark! Of course, generators aren’t just a solution […]

There’s a certain knack to buying Christmas presents! The thing is, most of us don’t have it, and need a shove in the right direction in order to buy something that’s both worthwhile and welcome, rather than something that’s going to be posted on eBay within a day or two. So, here are ten top […]

Back in April, I wrote a blog about our new Racing 62PR Ride-On Mower. A ride-on for just over £1000. You may remember, I said this… ‘Why rare? Why groundbreaking? Well, because finding a ride-on mower of this quality for not much more than a grand is generally incredibly hard. In fact, finding a ride-on […]

Found across cricket fields, football pitches, tennis courts, stately-home grounds and ornamental gardens throughout the country, the traditional striped finish is the very essence of the British summer and has become an increasingly popular feature on domestic lawns. Back in the day, creating a striped effect required a heavy roller to be dragged up and […]

At MowDirect, we’re delighted to be able to offer our Black Friday customers 10% off on all products! There are literally thousands of machines on MowDirect, so, to make it easier for you to choose, we’ve cherry-picked 10 of our favourites – check them out below! Please use this code at checkout: BLACK10 1) Racing […]