You’ve cleaned them up...and now they’re back! Staying on top of the leaves falling onto your paths in autumn and early winter can seem like a lot of work, but leaves are not the enemy! In fact, they’re a great natural fertiliser and source of nutrients for your garden. A few hidden piles of leaves can also provide shelter for hibernating wildlife, such as your friendly neighbourhood hedgehog.  

To put them to good use, grab a rake, brush, or your leaf blower (for bigger spaces), and stack them up. Then, simply leave them in piles at the back of the garden, or take them away for composting. The Honda cordless leaf blower provides you with a solution that is environmentally friendly, super quiet and makes daunting jobs like this a breeze.  

A great lawn makes your garden look brighter and more beautiful, but winter preparation can be just as important as summertime care. Scarification is a process that removes excessive thatch from your lawn. The thatch prevents water and oxygen from reaching grass roots and, when left alone, this build-up can become a big problem. Luckily, it’s an easy one to solve using the right tools.  

For smaller gardens, a scarifying rake will do the trick, but for bigger spaces you may need the help of your trusty tiller. We recommend Honda’s compact tiller – this versatile machine will not only take care of the thatch, it will lift and loosen any moss, allowing air to get into the roots without damaging them.  

When frost and snow hits, you need to act in order to protect your plants. A light dusting may not do too much damage, but it’s still a good idea to cover them with hessian or a gardening fleece to keep them safe. For heavy snow, the innovative Honda Snowthrower is your best friend. No more shovelling snow – you can now clear large areas quickly and efficiently. For family gardens, the Single-stage Snowthrower can clear paths five to six times quicker than doing it by hand, saving you time...and a lot of back pain.