Garden Shredder

Just a word of warning, never, ever by accident put a snail down the feeding chute of your garden shredder. Other than that they get the OK from me, nothing like a nice little patch of woodchip to burrow down into, nice place to lay some eggs I should think.

The right garden shredder is a tremendously practical piece of kit to have in the garden shed. They can scale down waste matter to a manageable form and can equip the gardener to clean up and clear waste materials away whilst reducing the need to light bonfires or make never ending outings to a recycling centre with garden waste. But the truth is, the serious appeal of the garden shredder is what it will let you make with this garden refuse. The chipped waste can be an extremely useful addition to your compost bin, adding carbon dense bulk you will find hard to source in significant enough amounts elsewhere, and there is no such thing as sufficient home made compost! The chips can be utilized to make trails around the vegetable garden or plot. Also you can use the shredded prunnings as a general mulch to retain moisture and to protect soil from wind and rain on the actual flower and veg beds, but unless the plants are ericaceous, do just set the prunnings apart for three or four weeks to facilitate any acidity to leach away prior to application. You can also set your shredder to shred those stubborn sprout and cabbage stalks that never break down in the compost heap. There are actually 2 models of garden shredder on the market.




Rapid garden shredders, sometimes termed an impact garden shredder, are light weight and probably the lower priced option. Rapid shredders operate using a revolving metal disc, this can make them quite noisy to work with, putting on ear-defenders is certainly a good idea if go for this model. It is likely that at some time you will find yourself having to buy a replacement blade, for that reason getting a model from a reputable maker is advised to make sure that spares continue to be available. Impact garden shredders are best suited for smaller prunnings and leafy materials. If the majority of your waste comes from the hedge trimmer it follows that this is probably the perfect kind of garden shredder for your needs.



Quiet garden shredders, as the name hints, are much quieter as opposed to impact shredders. These actually pulverise branches by just pulling it in using a cog which in turn grinds against a tough metal plate. Quiet shredders are generally more powerful and sturdy and are undoubtedly more highly-priced, on the other hand it is rare to have to replace parts on the grounds that there are no blades to ruin. Quiet shredders are better suited to thicker, woody trimmings and are capable of shredding branches up to a thickness of 4.5cm. A great many come with collection boxes and offer a helpful self-feed function. If you regularly pollard or coppice larger shrubs and trees then this shredder is almost certainly the more suitable kind of shredder for your needs.



As with all gardening equipment, it is important to observe various straightforward safety protocols whenever you use a garden shredder. Never fail to make certain you've got on a pair of long lasting heavy-duty leather gloves and naturally do not stick your hand down the neck of the feeder. (ouch!) If you are using an impact shredder you ought to use ear-defenders to protect your ability to hear, then again this can be a good idea with both types of shredder to prevent flying debris lodging itself in your ears. For the same reason, you must always wear safety eye-goggles. Remember that old, brittle wood is more inclined to fly consequently make an effort to shred garden refuse at the earliest opportunity after cutting. It is often less dangerous to put the stout end of branches through the machine first of all. Be certain that gravel and other obstructions don’t find their way into your shredder.

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A hand mower

I've got to admit from my perspective there is nothing so terrifying as a lawn mower heading your way.  You don't stand a chance, especially against those ride-on monsters.  Of course if you were using a hand mower I might just manage to slide out of the way in time, so they get the thumbs up from me!

Battling with cumbersome petrol lawn-mowers or electric mowers can turn cutting the lawn into a loathsome chore. You need to be fairly big and strong to push powered models comfortably. For many, particularly the older gardener or those of us who just aren't Hercules, simply man-handling the lawnmower from the garden shed is difficult enough in itself. Most people find it irritating to have to thread cables through kitchen windows to plug the lawn mower in. Many people with petrol machines often complain that it is really difficult to get them up and running on the first go, and every time the mower stalls it is extremely annoying. A push reel hand mower gets around most of these problems. Hand mowers are lightweight, normally no more substantial than a stroller, so even the frail can manoeuvre them without any difficulty. Nor do they take much space in the shed. There are not any difficulties with plugging them in or getting them going and you may be confident that you will not mow through the cable.


A hand mower is the greenest choice for any eco-friendly organic gardener. Powered models give rise to a shocking quantity of carbon emissions – far better to get a really good breakfast and set the calories to a superior use! And on a bright day while you've got the laundry hanging upon the washing line in the fresh air, you don’t have to be concerned over offensive smelly fumes spoiling it. A hand mower also eliminates noise pollution since many new designs are incredibly quiet to use; you can't annoy the neighbours, rouse the baby or send birds to seek refuge. You have the ability to go softly about your job, taking pleasure in your garden, benefitting from the fact that you will be working harmoniously with mother nature.

A push hand mower is very good value for your money. Without doubt you are going to save money on fuel expenditure,but in addition a modern day hand mower is considerably cheaper to pay for as compared to its powered alternatives. And hand-mower is made to survive a life-time. Modern day design for instance, sealed ball-bearings and flame-hardened steel with protective finishes, ensure that not merely glide with ease across the grass but also that servicing is rarely needed and simple to carry out, you will never have to oil your lawn mower. Nor will you be forking out for continual repairs, to be honest, when the product is this straightforward generally there is virtually nothing that can go wrong. A great many gardeners discover they get the lawn mown quite a bit quicker by using a hand mower. And - let's not forget - time is a treasured asset in the modern world - maybe you might have a little extra to relax in the garden.

In contrast to clumsy electric or petrol lawn mowers, a hand mower will allow a incredibly good neat cut. The contact-free cutting action makes it hassle-free for anyone to push but in addition means that blades are more or less, infinitely versatile – delivering a cutting height any where from fourteen millimetres to 45mm. The better cut also means that grass regains strength immediately and are healthier, leaving them more drought resistant. If you use a hand mower the lawn will seem healthy and verdant. And a little workout will not do you any harm either.

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