Tools And Equipment

I know of at least one council who always hires the strimmers the men use - so they always have the most up-to-dat-model, like Hans says!!

I would take the belt along to a local agricultual machinery outlet, and quite often a belt from another machine will fit or they will point you in the right direction.

"best option if all else fails i find hammers can work, if the little one doesn't work, just try a slightly larger one, and so on................"That's called "Percussive maintenance". Often works wonders and can be very satisfying. Next step is a scoot of WD40. And if all else fails hand it...

It may be worth looking at one that will do other tricks as well tow hitch [centre slung cutter]for pulling small trailer and so on, always handy on the days you are doing other improvements, don't forget the shed. ps Reconditioned possibly.

Ah! The dreaded tree roots!I've tried various tools for breaking ground including a pick axe but the most successful has been a straight 5 foot long pinch bar. 1.25" dia and weighs about 14lb in old money. It's heavy engough to break concrete and narrow enough to spear between rubble, roots...

You leafing for the shops ....I do my best

wow, the avatar thing is there. I am sooooooo impressed. Thanks Nathan

A well sharpened and adjusted cylinder mower causes less "bruising" to the grass, this results in healthier grass and a greener cut. How often do you see grass go pale after cutting? This is often the cut scar that you are seeing as the tissue dies.

I am a new member, and would like your views on a new garden tool that I have prototyped. This may become a commercial venture in time but at the moment it is just a prototype wanting to know if there is a place out there, (I hope this does not contravene the terms and conditions). The new...

Eric,I've found one for you, wheel hoes are not available to the market gardener very easily, but after searching Google for ' "wheel hoe" buy uk ' , came up with this site A PDF file which needs Adobe Acrobat reader , read it and directed me to Fruit Hill Farm in Co. Cork, Rep of Ireland....