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Brushcutters reviewed - What benefits do latest petrol units offer?
Power, comfort and low vibration levels are all factors for our testers of these petrol machines, Sally Drury reports.
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What's new in walk-behinds and ride-ons?
A striped finish, rapid zero-turning and tenacious flails are strengths in these new mowers, writes Sally Drury.
Can autonomous and robotic mowers handle commercial work?
The newest robotic models offer a less labour-intensive, less strenuous, safer and cheaper solution for many amenity jobs, Sally Drury reports.
Tractors: market roundup
Manufacturers are working to provide solutions to many challenges. Sally Drury looks at their newest models.
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VIDEO - Sally Drury hears how Etesia's Atilla ride-on brushcutter can be operated with an iPad
Horticulture Week's technical editor Sally Drury talks to Etesia operations director Les Malin about their new Atilla ride-on brushcutter which is operable using an iPad.
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Kit reviews
Tractors reviewed: flexible choice
These two tractors are designed for versatility and operator comfort, but how do they fare under tough test conditions? Sally Drury reports.
Kit test: petrol blowers reviewed
These backpack and handheld machines can do more than just blow leaves but how do they perform in action at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens? Sally Drury reports.
Chainsaws tested and reviewed: battery v petrol
How do the latest battery models shape up against new petrol chainsaws when tested at Bridgwater College? Sally Drury reports.
Reviewed: ride-on mowers
With mowing one of the key tasks at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, the team are ideally placed to try out the latest machines. Sally Drury reports.
VIDEO: Reviewed: Battery pedestrian mowers
With rising demand driving development, Sally Drury reviews a selection of the latest models at Trengwainton Garden, Cornwall.
Market reports
Grower sundries - Options for nurseries
Environmental factors are key for growers choosing the latest pots, growing media, fertilisers and labels, writes Sally Drury.
Are tree suppliers seeing the benefit of the health message of trees?
The message that health, the environment and business all benefit from trees is finally getting through, but are nurseries seeing an upturn? Sally Drury reports.
What products are available to help ensure success this planting season?
Young trees face a tough challenge to get established. Sally Drury looks at some of the best products available to help ensure successful planting projects.
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