"Garden Tractors"

There are all sorts of power tools that come under the garden tractors heading, and some that aren't power tools but are still great garden helpers!

Choose your garden tools carefully, according to your needs and the size of your garden. There's not a lot of point in buying a sit-on lawn mower if you only have a few square metres of grass to cut, - a sit on powerless tractor may be a better option.

Crocus in the UK have some stunning machines! Worth a look if you can't find one locally, in fact it's worth a look anyway to give you a good idea of what's available. They will deliver to UK homes, and, I believe, fairly soon!

Click on this link Garden Tractors at at Crocus Choose 'Tools' from their homepage, then 'machinery', then lawn mowers.

And in the US, this garden tractor from Amazon should do the trick....

Garden tractors amazon - Electric Mulching Mower with Rear Bag

Be sure to buy what suits you. Decide what you want your machine to do before you buy it. As I said above, there's no point in buying a Ride on mower or a large garden tractor if your lawn isn't even large enough to turn the thing around on, however stunning it may be! And read through the manufacturer's instructions so you know how to use it to avoid accidents to you or the machine.

Also you will have to keep the machine maintained, so if this isnt your cup of tea, enrol a member of the family or friend to keep it well oiled and in good working order. Keep all machinery and garden tools inside when you have finished with them. Clean them, dry them off and store in a garage or shed until the next time. Looking after garden tractors will prolong their life and save you having to replace them after a few years.

Happy Gardening!

More "Garden" Reading, and no need for garden tractors!

Grow Your Own Winter Food: A good diet incorporating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is a must if you want to stay fit and healthy and keep the bugs at bay during the cold winter months.

Growing your own winter food is just one way of ensuring you get the freshest, tastiest produce packed with goodness straight from the garden to the kitchen table. This easy-to-follow self-sufficiency book shows you how to grow your own fruit and vegetables for winter use and includes facts on each fruit, vegetable or herb as well as nutritional value, recipe ideas and storage suggestions.

Grow Your Own Winter Food is perfect for those with limited gardening experience, with gardens big or small who are looking to become more self-sufficient. Order it now direct from the publisher... Grow Your Own Winter Food

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Grow It, Cook It!: Many crops, including herbs, can be produced in a relatively small space with a little pre-planning and organizing: in containers, on a balcony, and indoors. Herbs are perfect for enhancing the flavour of cooking, treating minor ailments, and preventing colds and flu. Your own back garden will not only produce the best food on the planet for you and your loved ones, it is also economical, environmentally friendly and more fun than shopping. Gardening is more than a hobby; it's a way of life. .

This book provides all the information you need to keep your family and friends healthy, fit and enjoying life to the full. Order it now direct from the publisher... Grow It, Cook It!

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Grow Your Own Pharmacy: If, like me, you want to be able to eat the best food on the planet, grow your own!

• Clear instructions on planning, planting, growing and harvesting the fruits, vegetables and herbs required for a healthy vitamin intake.
• Recipes and menus to help incorporate the fruit and vegetables into your daily diet. Grow Your Own Pharmacy

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Herbs and Spices: Some herbs grow vigorously, some are tender and need special growing conditions, some are annuals, some perennials, some you can grow indoors, all can be grown in pots or directly into the ground. There are also certain spices, such as chillies, that can be grown in temperate climates.

This clear and concise directory of herbs and spices provides all the essential information to help you grow a selection of these flavour-enhancing foods in small or large spaces. Ideas for which herbs and spices go best with which foods also accompany each description, so that you can really enliven your repertoire of recipes. Order it now direct from the publisher... Herbs and Spices

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Granny's Book Of Good Old Fashioned Common Sense is packed full of great ideas and tips. Granny brings traditional home-making up to date with cooking, gardening, needlecrafts and even games to play with the kids...Click on the link below to order your copy.

Cooking doesn’t have to be a chore and preparing nourishing home cooked meals for the family will certainly keep them away from the goodie shelf. Gardening encourages physical exercise and a good healthy dollop of fresh air. And you can get the kids involved too.

Before the days of computer games and electronic pets, children used to have fun without rummaging about in the fridge every five minutes. Enjoy a few rainy-day games and crafts of yesteryear with today’s kids. They’ll love it and so will you! Granny's Book Of Good Old Fashioned Common Sense

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