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, […]

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 low-pressure system after low-pressure system sweeping the country and causing widespread wind-based havoc recently, many of us have suffered serious damage to our outdoor spaces, and are faced with fallen trees, flattened fences and branch-strewn lawns. Hence, the autumn clear-up is well underway! Here at MowDirect, we want to help to ensure garden machinery […]

With autumn now finally here and the days drawing in, there’s less and less to do in the garden or on the allotment. Most crops and plants have been harvested, and flowers are fading after their stunning summer display. Grounds are starting to look bare, with soil being exposed to the cold air and seasonal […]

You might think that to achieve a beautiful summer lawn, all you have to do is prepare in the spring. But think again – the job of creating that lush, verdant summer turf in fact begins the previous autumn! Giving your lawn some pre-winter attention makes sense, but faced with the chilly, damp autumn weather […]

Nothing beats the taste of fresh home-grown vegetables! If you don’t have your own plot, now’s the time to start preparing one; if you do have one, now’s the time to get it ready for cold-weather crops, or to put it to bed for winter. In this MowBlog edition, we provide some basic soil-preparation advice, […]

After those high winds and gales blew in from the Atlantic recently, many people’s outdoor space is now strewn with storm debris that needs to be cleared away and turned into free firewood. Now, you could tackle the job with a traditional handsaw, but realistically, you’re going to need a chainsaw. If you’ve never bought […]

After the recent strong winds and gales, many of us are faced with gardens strewn with fallen branches, and in many cases, have trees that have been weakened and are in need of felling. Now, you could opt for a traditional bow saw, but that’s going to be tough, time-consuming work. At MowDirect, we recommend […]

So, Your Machine Won’t Start After The Winter? Did you drain out the fuel and run it dry before you put it away last season? If the answer is no, then the most likely reason your mower will not starts is because the fuel has gone off. This year, with the move from E5 to E10 unleaded […]