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Buy a log splitter online

Are you looking for a log splitter for personal or professional use this winter?

If you have access to un-split firewood then now, especially as gas and oil prices continue to climb so high, is the right time to make the most of it: either to sell or to store for your own use.

MowDirect have put together a whole page of machines ranging from quality low-cost machines up to the most rugged professional equipment.

Whatever type of machine you buy you can be assured that in just one season you are likely to get a return on your investment.

See the full range of log splitters here

MD Chip ‘N’ Shred Petrol Chipper Shredder

MD Chip ‘N’ Shred Petrol Chipper Shredder

This has got to be the best offer around at the moment for a low-end professional chipper / shredder - it's £50 cheaper than the next lowest priced machine and some £150 less expensive than the most expensive competitor.

Offering outstanding value for money, this heavy-duty petrol chipper shredder will make fast work of fallen branches, leaves, twigs and other outdoor debris. It’s new and exclusive to MowDIRECT and provides all you need to get the job done at a price that is very affordable.

Mantis Electric Tiller / Cultivator

We are now coming into the silly season where manufactururers are desperate to sell off stock so they don't hold too much through the winter.

Some machinery is being priced extremely low and if you shop around there are some great bargains to be had.

Mantis Electric Tiller/Cultivator (Ex-demo: 30 mins use: Code 7112)

The Mantis Electric Cultivator is powered by a quiet, easy starting motor. Its patented, reversible Serpentine tines can till down to 25cm, chopping easily through tough sod or clay, and are mounted under the engine so you can guide the tiller easily between narrow vegetable rows, around trees and among perennials. This lightweight cultivator is easy to carry and has a working width of 23cm. Weighs 9.5kg.

Discount garden machinery sale

If you are looking for a hefty discount on a lawn mower or scarifier then get yourself over to the MowDIRECT end of season sale page right now.

Look at what's available at the moment:

Lawnflite-Pro 553HWSP-HST Four-Wheel Lawn Mower with Hydrostatic Drive

Reduced from £1,429 to just over £1,000 (including the Vat).

This top of the range model features a hydrostatic drive system which combined with the large sized 9" alloy wheels provides excellent manoeuvrability. The Lawnflite-Pro 553HWSP-HST has a professional 5.5hp Honda engine and full commercial grade features including strengthened handles.

What's the best make of rotovator?

The freezing cold of the winter is almost a distant memory and as the soil starts to warm p. it's time to start thinking about getting vegetables plots cultivated and tidied in preparation.

Getting the right tool for the job is essential whatever task you undertake but it's especially crucial when it comes to soil preparation.

If you've heavy clay soil then you need a heavy duty machine...it's just not worth making false economies as it will leave you frustrated, tired and probably disillusioned.

Mountfield EL350 electric lawn mower

An electric mower is not for everyone so please make sure that your lawn is suitable - check out this post on Which Mower? before making a decision.

The Mountfield EL350 electric mower is lightweight and easy to use. With its 33cm cutting width and 27 litre grass capacity collector, this model is the smallest of Mountfield's electric lawnmower range. For compact gardens this machine offers high performance at excellent value for money.

It has a powerful 1100 watt motor with safety brake and the height of cut may be varied between 25-55mm by adjusting the position of the wheels. The deck is polypropylene and a 15 metre cable is supplied.

Mountfield EL350 electric lawn mower

Cub Cadet 42" cut zero rurn ride-on mower

This revolutionary and unique new Cub Cadet ride-on lawnmower combines an out-front deck with steering-wheel operated Zero Turn technology.

It will turn literally 360 degrees on the spot making it the most manoeuvrable ride-on mower in its class and the ideal solution for mowing large areas of lawn containing obstacles such as trees, flowerbeds and bushes in shortest possible time.

Tuffcut T4604RS self propelled rotary mower

Maybe once thought of as a domestic mower, the Tuffcut has a growing reputation as a quality professional machine too.

This Tuffcut T4604RS Rear-Roller Rotary Lawnmower is equipped with a powerful 148cc Briggs & Stratton engine, which combines with its power-drive and generous 46cm width-of-cut to make it a fast and efficient performer on the medium-sized lawn.

Einhall electric log splitter just £229.00

Climate change seems to appear in every other news bulletin on the television at the moment as the world gears up to tackle environmental challenges.

Oil and fossil fuels are very much a source of pollution and we are seeing a return to sustainable products such as wood as a fuel - once again, wood burning stoves are becoming features of modern day homes and it's not just for aesthetics either.

Manufacturers are catering for ever need and making log-splitters much more affordable too. This Einhall BT-LS 65U electric log splitter is just £229.00 - a price that easily retuned in just one season.

Clearing leaves the easy way this autumn

We seem set for an Indian finale to the summer which means that leaves will cling on to the trees for much longer.

Lack of hard frosts and strong winds will mean a slow but steady fall - it suits some regular gardeners because it means that they can sweep, rake and mow at a pace that suits them. For others, getting it over and done with with one big dump is preferred.

What ever your preference, having the right tool for the job can save you an awful lot of time and energy meaning you can do more of the things you enjoy.