After recently reviewing different outdoor recliners, I have actually been testing several over the last few years, as well as traditional sun loungers. I thought that the best zero gravity chairs deserved their own guide and review as they do come into their own with the added health benefits and zero gravity position when fully reclined. To give some background information, I have several zero-gravity chairs, I have purchased over the years, and my mum…
How long do real Christmas trees last? Generally, real Christmas trees will last for 4-6 weeks indoors. Choosing the right type of tree (this is important), and how you prepare for and care for your tree also affect how long it will last. In short, if you want it to last as long as possible, you should: With millions of excited Christmas tree shoppers are set to head out to buy a freshly cut Christmas…
Traditionally, I have had a real Christmas tree for years, and my mum and dad have owned a small local garden centre for over 20 years, so it was an easy decision for my family. After all, the tree was free; thanks, dad, you’ve saved me a fortune over the years. If you have ever had a real Christmas tree, you will know the part everyone dreads, is actually putting up the tree and, more…
In the UK, generators are mainly used for powering work tools where there is no access to electric plug sockets such as mobile work vans (I used to use one for my mobile valeting business) and work sites. They are also great for camping trips, caravanning and my personal favourite, motorhomes as they give you access to electricity you otherwise might not have so you can power some of the more luxury items you might…
I recently installed and did a review on watering systems for beds, borders and hanging baskets. After putting that review together, I thought now would be a good time to do another guide on how I go about setting up a watering system for raised beds, as you can use the same watering systems depending on what you are trying to achieve and growing. I had also recently built 3 new raised beds and planted…
Before I even thought about writing this buying guide on automatic watering systems, I had already had over 15 years years of experience setting them up, mainly sprinklers and dripper systems both outside and inside greenhouses/polytunnels from working at my family’s nursery for most of my life. The watering systems I normally set up are not really suitable for most people setting up a watering system at home because you need specific tools to make…
Over the years, I have used many water timers, as discussed in my water timer review earlier in the year. This does include digital and mechanical water timers as well as smart water timers, so that guide could be useful as I talk about the best smart water timers. Early last year, I decided it was time to update my automatic watering system and fitted a new sprinkler system in my raised beds and a…
Over the years, I must have had around 15 different water timers. The problem is that most water timers only last a year or two if you’re lucky, before they need reluctantly replacing. Unfortunately, they really do have a bad reputation for not lasting. Even the big brands have some disappointing models where the quality and reliability have a lot to be desired. The build quality and reliability are just not there. However, the good…
I have been using lawn sprinklers for over 20 years and have tested many different garden sprinklers from companies such as Hozelock, Karcher, cheap supermarket sprinklers; and my latest test sprinkler was the Gardena premium oscillating sprinkler, as shown in my picture below. The Gardena premium oscillating sprinkler is probably the best choice if you have a large garden, but you do need good water pressure to get the most coverage. I’ve been testing this…
Best Garage Heaters for small workshops and garages – Electric, Gas and Diesel Heaters When it comes to heating a garage or even a small workshop (I needed heating for both), there are a few options to choose from, all with their pros and cons. Over the years, I have tried electric fan heaters, gas space heaters, and even larger diesel space heaters. We used the diesel space heaters to heat a small workshop/packing area…
