If you are choosing to buy a strimmer to help with your garden maintenance, and are struggling to decide between a petrol-fuelled and an electric strimmer we have decided to help you out by covering a few pointers to assist with your purchase.

A grass strimmer is definitely a great tool to assist alongside your lawn mower, is has the task of cutting away debris in your garden. Some models even allow you to clear away areas as wide as 18 inches with a single swoop across the area. Other devices provide a smaller range of cutting and are ideal to use in the garden around the plants you wish to protect.

A petrol-fuelled strimmer tends to be stronger allow you to cut through denser material with ease. When the material is dense, the electric motor is limited.

Cord length with an electric strimmer can be an issue for larger gardens, making a petrol strimmer a better option, remembering you will need to refuel the petrol variety. However, to many people, this is an acceptable compromise to get the job done much more easily and efficiently.

If rising temperatures and scorching heat leaves you feeling lethargic and dull, then a summerhouse is the best choice for you to unwind in.

These houses are usually constructed of wood, similar to a shed but more homely; whilst the roofed structure provides shady and comfortable accommodation.

There is wide variety of summerhouses available and you can make a choice among them as per your needs and budget. Several factors like size, location and use hold an important place while deciding on the perfect summerhouse for you. The purpose and use of these houses can be different for different people.

If you need a summerhouse just for keeping your gardening tools and other such things, then you’re looking in the wrong place. These are places to unwind and even though they may look a little bit like sheds this is not their primary use! If on the other hand, you’re looking for these houses as an ideal place to relax and enjoy with your friends and family then you need a moderately sized summerhouse with enough room for two comfortable sofas and a coffee table. You can even make these summerhouses more luxurious and ‘going big’ and installing facilities like a sauna, music system, soundproof system and television. It depends entirely upon you how important the facilities and amenities are to you.

A good summerhouse will be strong enough to harsh British weather conditions but you can easily get yours either in readymade form or in the form of flat packaging that can be easily assembled at home.

There are many online stores where you can order these houses and they will be delivered right at your doorstep, whilst placing an order in your local garden store is an option too. So just get ready to beat the heat and get a nice cool spot where you can enjoy your garden.

The market is full of choices when it comes to adding a cover or shelter over an existing patio area. Many come with a retractable mechanism that makes opening and closing the canopy possible for one person to accomplish. Others are a little more permanent in design and must be installed or anchored down onto the patio surface.

It seems that most consumers are more concerned with the price of a shelter rather than its quality and effectiveness. If the price is a major determinant for you, then lightweight materials such as canvas, vinyl, and even aluminium are much cheaper than steel and wood.

Carport Awnings are a great solution because not only are they good in size, they are also made of materials that are designed to withstand most weather related conditions. An aluminium carport awning can still be very portable or easy to put up and take down when needed, but it will cost you more than a canvas or vinyl type of material.

Pop up canopies have great appeal for people who want a canopy that is attractive, durable, easy to transport, easy to set up and take down, and lightweight. Regardless if you are preparing a backyard barbecue or a craft booth, you certainly don’t want spend a lot of time connecting all if the pieces of a difficult to put together shelter.

These canopy pop ups are known as quick shades, instants, and ez ups canopies, can be put together in just a few minutes very easily. On some types, the legs and frame are controlled by a kind of accordion slider which eliminates the need for the positioning of each leg. This also makes it easy to take down a canopy. All that you have to do is release the locks or pins, and close the canopy up. Some canopies also have legs that telescope to cope with situations of uneven ground.

Pop up canopies can provide both stability and mobility. The frame is made from either lightweight steel or heavy gauge aluminum. They are very stable because they have reinforced foot anchors and truss bars although they only weigh approximately 50 Lbs. Just remember that they are not intended for harsh weather conditions or in heavy winds. The ease as speed of the setup is further enhanced because the fabric top is always attached to the frame. The mater that is usually used has a Denier polyester number of either 250 or 500 that has been treated to be fire retardant, waterproof, and UV resistant. For the people who use a pop up canopy in public events such as craft shows and fairs it is important that the canopies be fire resistant.

The measurement that denotes the coarseness of the thread where the higher number means that it is stronger is the Denier. For the reasons of durability, if possible, you should choose the 500 Denier rather than the 250 Denier. Some pop up canopies have a silver UV protective lining in order to reduce the temperature which is a nice option in very warm climates.