Buyers' Guides

Expert advice from Sally Drury on how to choose and buy horticultural equipment for landscaping, sports turf maintenance, parks, green spaces, amenity turf and botanic and historic gardens. How to choose tractors, mowers, chainsaws, hedgecutters and other machinery for fuel efficiency, fast work cycles, low maintenance overheads, green fuel options and operator comfort.

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How to buy - Handheld tools

18 May 2012

Buying the best tools that you can afford will pay dividends in the long run, says Sally Drury.

How to buy - Pots and containers

27 April 2012

Sally Drury rounds up the latest developments designed to meet the needs of growers large and small.

How to buy - Tractor-mounted mowers

20 April 2012

A high-quality finish and attractive stripes have increased roller mowers' popularity, Sally Drury explains.

How to buy - Amenity turf pesticides

13 April 2012

Accurate diagnosis is crucial before applying pesticides to amenity turf, says Sally Drury.

How to buy - Hedge trimmers & cutters

30 March 2012

Value, power and performance are among the key features on the latest models, says Sally Drury.

How to Buy - Aerators

23 March 2012

The latest models feature clever technology but knowing when to use them is still key, says Sally Drury.

How to buy - Pesticides for ornamentals

16 March 2012

Growers should be aware of the latest products and deadlines for using older ones, Sally Drury explains.

How to buy - Bike-handled brushcutters

09 March 2012

Diverse models and a wide choice of cutting heads make these tools essential kit, Sally Drury observes.

How to buy - Crop sprayers

02 March 2012

The manufacturers' latest sprayers all aim to improve crop protection for growers, Sally Drury reports.

How to buy - Amenity herbicides

24 February 2012

Sally Drury answers questions about the latest weed control products to appear on the market.

How to buy - Horticultural fabrics

10 February 2012

The latest products feature organic material, cellulose fibre and knitted netting, Sally Drury explains.

How to buy - Chainsaws

27 January 2012

Innovative technology is delivering improved performance for petrol chainsaw users, says Sally Drury.

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