If your summer has been anything like ours, your lawn is probably in need of some extra care before the cooler months begin. Following heavy use over summer — whether that’s playing with kids or pets in the garden, hosting sunny picnics, or even a game of football — lawns can become compacted. There are various things you can do, however, to get your garden back into good shape before December, such as scarifying, removing moss, thatch and weeds, aerating, and even feeding if necessary.
As the weather cools down and the nights get longer, there’s no better time to start a DIY project you might have been putting off during summer (we’re guilty as charged), too.
British store Toolstation offers everything you need to do just that. Since opening in 2003, Toolstation now has over 550 stores nationwide, and has a wide selection of over 25,000 products stocked in store and online. As well as stocking a fantastic range of lawn care equipment, Toolstation is also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of power tools and their accessories, electrical, plumbing and heating essentials, as well as building supplies; making the store a great option for DIY home improvers.
No matter what your project, you can find everything you need at Toolstation. Plus, with free click and collect at any one of Toolstation’s 550 stores and free delivery on orders over £25, shopping for equipment has never been easier, and arguably cheaper. In the run up to Black Friday, here are 10 products which will save you money on your garden and home projects. Let’s take a look.
Save on power tools, lawn care and more at Toolstation
Hawksmoor 18V Cordless Turbine Blower
While it’s lovely that the leaves have begun falling from the trees, it can be detrimental to our gardens if they settle, and even hazardous in the rain. Fallen leaves that settle on lawns and in beds can smother growth and start to rot down and become a breeding ground for pests and diseases. A great way to combat this is with a leaf blower. Unlike using a rake, leaf blowers are easy to use and great for getting into tight corners and through beds and borders. However, they can accidentally blast away insect pollinators and disturb birds and small mammals, so always check for wildlife before use…
The Hawksmoor 18V Cordless Turbine Blower is user-friendly with its lightweight and easy to handle design, meaning you won’t get fatigued with the leaf blowing task ahead. It also comes with a 4Ah battery pack and charger.
Buy Hawksmoor 18V Cordless Turbine Blower for £79.98 at Toolstation
Ring Stick Up Camera (3rd Generation)
If you’re looking to upgrade your home security — perhaps you’d like to keep an eye on your pets while you’re at work, or check no one is walking across your front lawn — search no further than the Ring Stick Up Camera (3rd Generation) device.
Ring doorbells are becoming more popular by the day, and this particular device is easy to connect via your smartphone or tablet, then you’re able to access 1080p HD video to see, hear, and speak to people (or pets) near your home. The Ring Stick Up Camera is weather resistant for temperatures from -20 degree Celsius to 50 degree Celsius, and offers night vision, too. As the Ring doorbell is battery-powered, you won’t need to worry about cables or connections, so installation is simple.
Buy Ring Stick Up Camera (3rd Generation) for £89 at Toolstation
Hawksmoor Clean Water Pump 400W
The Hawksmoor Clean Water Pump is designed to be used in clear water where the diameter of any impurities or particles doesn’t exceed 5mm, and removes excess water quickly and efficiently. Whether you need to pump out inspection pits, ditches or footings, or work on general irrigation tasks, the robust Hawksmoor Clean Water Pump is capable of pumping up to 133 litres of water per minute.
This Hawksmoor product is available for collection or delivery and as it costs more than £25, you’ll get free click and collection, and free delivery from Toolstation.
Buy Hawksmoor Clean Water Pump 400W for £39.98 at Toolstation
Hawksmoor Dirty Water Pump 550W
In comparison to the Hawksmoor Clean Water Pump 400W, the Hawksmoor Dirty Water Pump 550W can pump dirty water containing solids or particles of up to 35mm in diameter, for example, to clean out your garden pond. However, like the Clean Water Pump, it is robust and can pump out up to 166 litres of water per minute — that’s a fantastic 10,000 litres in one hour.
This product is an energy-saving one. The Hawksmoor Dirty Water Pump 550W comes with thermal overload protection, which will turn off the pump if the motor starts to overheat, and it also has a float switch which can turn the pump on and off automatically depending on the water level to ensure you use no more electricity than you need to.
Buy Hawksmoor Dirty Water Pump 550W for £44.98 at Toolstation
YBS General Purpose ThermaWrap Insulation
To keep your rooms warmer during the winter and cooler during the summer, look no further than the YBS ThermaWrap Insulation. The insulation can be used in multiple locations, such as roofs, walls, and floors, and it works by reflecting radiant heat back into your chosen space to retain warmth.
Toolstation has included a handy how-to video on its website to show you how to install the installation. Plus, for a limited time only, YBS General Purpose ThermaWrap Insulation has 10 per cent off.
Buy YBS General Purpose ThermaWrap Insulation for £34.99 £31.49 (save £3.50 or 10%) at Toolstation
Hawksmoor Carbon Steel Rake 350mm
Fallen leaves left on your lawn’s veg patch and beds can prevent air and light getting to grass and plants, and lead to pest and disease problems. Lawn moss can also be problematic for your garden when its growth outperforms grass, potentially resulting in bald patches in high-use areas when the moss dies and is slow to regrow. That’s why it’s important to scarify your lawn once a year.
Scarifying grass is the process of removing moss and thatch using a rake, and doing this once a year will dramatically improve the vigour of your lawn. The Hawksmoor Carbon Steel Rake 350mm is made from high-quality steel, so you can rely on it to push and pull moss with no risk of flexing.
Buy Hawksmoor Carbon Steel Rake 350mm for £19.98 at Toolstation
Einhell Expert Cordless Lawnmower
It’s important to have a good lawnmower, and this one from Einhell was awarded Best budget Buy for ease of use in BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine‘s 2022 review. The Einhell Expert Cordless Lawnmower is easy to assemble, comes with a choice of handle heights to suit every user, plus, the large rear wheel turns easily, which is great for corners.
Buy Einhell Expert Cordless Lawnmower for £219.98 at Toolstation
Hawksmoor 450W Electric Hedge Trimmer
When it comes to cutting hedges, we’ve traditionally relied on petrol and corded garden tools to tackle this mean feat. However, the development of cordless garden tools has been a game changer in helping us cut hedges easily, quietly and with the environment in mind.
The Hawksmoor 450W Electric Hedge Trimmer has a blade cutting length of 51cm, and the dual action blades deliver fast, clean cuts with less vibration in comparison to other hedge trimmers. Plus, the quick-stop blade brake ensures your improved safety.
Buy Hawksmoor 450W Electric Hedge Trimmer for £39.98 at Toolstation
Hawksmoor All Steel Digging Fork
Whether you’ve been chasing your pets around the garden, playing football with kids, or simply being outside more and more over summer, it all amounts to heavy use on your lawn, which can make it compacted. Spiking the lawn surface with a garden fork, approximately 8cm deep and every 15cm, will boost grass root growth, and prevent waterlogging as it improves surface drainage.
The Hawksmoor All Steel Digging Fork is great for heavy and light work, alike, and is designed to withstand frequent use with the fork head’s moulded design and steel shaft to add strength.
Buy Hawksmoor All Steel Digging Fork for £17.98 at Toolstation
Hawksmoor Telescopic Bypass Lopping Shears
Ideal for tackling tough pruning jobs, loppers are stronger than secateurs with long handles that help them slice through thivk dense wood. These particular Telescopic Bypass Lopping Shears from Hawksmoor have a strong but lightweight steel tube telescopic handle and a compound action mechanism which makes cutting super easy through extra leverage. In fact, the lopping shears have the capacity to cut 1.5-inches, perfect for hard to reach, thick branches.
Although these lopping shears may be priced competitively, trade customers receive five per cent off every order with a trade card at Toolstation.
Buy Hawksmoor Telescopic Bypass Lopping Shears for £16.98 at Toolstation
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