Jade Hodgkinson

• Is your property surrounded by unruly, unkept hedges or are you thinking about improving your landscape with perfectly pruned hedgerows?
  
  Either way you will need decent tool for the job. Hedgerow management shouldn’t be a chore, or rather it should be an enjoyable chore providing you have a reliable and durable hedge trimmer. But there are some rules, if you are new to hedge maintenance then it is essential to understand the importance of hedgerows before you start giving them a good trim.
  
  Did you know that in May 2024 the government passed a rule that aims to protect hedgerows growing on or next to land used for agriculture this includes:
  
  
• Horticulture 
• Fruit growing 
• Seed growing

Introducing STIHL's most recent addition to their popular cordless battery-operated range, the AS system of tools are perfect for occasional home and garden challenges.

There are currently 10 machines in the range, all powered by high quality lithium-ion battery cells for outstanding performance and runtimes. All the tools in the AS system operate with the AS2 battery, it is compact, lightweight at only 0.2kg, and offers 10.8v / 28wh of battery power, with a IPX4 rating allowing for all weather work. 

How To Choose The Right Air Compressor

SIP air compressors are designed for a wide range of applications and environments including tyre inflation, spray painting, drilling, sanding, cutting, grinding, stapling in workshops, garages and more.

With a variety options available including direct drive piston, belt drive piston and rotary screw models, it’s important to ensure you choose the right compressor to suit your requirements offering the best performance and efficiency.

Types of Air Compressor:

Direct Drive Air Compressors - the pump crankshaft is connected directly to the compressor’s motor shaft so when the motor runs, it powers the pump which delivers air to the receiver making it the most straightforward design out of the

A Reliable Jump Starter can be a real lifesaver. If you are unfortunate enough to encounter a flat battery, SIP’s range of super capacitor boosters are the new go to solution for dead batteries. These boosters offer remarkable benefits over conventional jump starters. These boosters will have you back on the road in no time!

But what are they and what do they do?