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Power Brushing Demo

Husqvarna/Easy-Lift Harness. Husqvarna Power Brush. Husqvarna 535LK Power Unit. Easy-Lift Harness.

Stihl FR 460 TC

Stihl FR 460 TC. The Stihl FR 460 TC is a professional-grade, backpack-style brushcutter designed for heavy-duty landscaping and forestry work, particularly in challenging terrains like steep slopes, banks, or overgrown areas. The FR 460 TC is a gas-powered machine… Continue Reading →

Hori Hori

A hori hori is a versatile, multi-purpose gardening tool that originated in Japan. Its name comes from the Japanese word “hori” (ホリ), meaning “to dig,” and “hori hori” is an onomatopoeia mimicking the sound of digging. Often called a “Japanese… Continue Reading →

Shadow of the Gardener Lawn FAQ 2025

Dear SOTG can you… Can you Spray for moss; yes we can do that. Can you clean up mole hills; yes we can do that. Can you mow the lawn; yes we can do that. Can you Stripe the lawn;… Continue Reading →

Stihl FR 460 TC-EFM or Husqvarna 555RXT?

Depends on the job! When we get called out. In this video I show some of the tools we will put on the van and visit new Clients with; or have on hand in emergency call outs. Clearing areas down… Continue Reading →

1.8 Meter Adjustable Tripod Ladder by Henchman

Small Orchard Ladders. #SOTG Owns & Deploys the ‘Biggest brother’ of these ladders. They come in at a whopping 4.8 Meters, & we love them. We consider them the Apex of Larger Professional Ladder work & Safe use while on… Continue Reading →

Rodents and unwanted house guests

Unwanted house guests. Just a reminder that it is this time of year, as the overnight temperatures really start to drop outside. That mice and other furry unwanted house guests, may start to seek somewhere warm and cosy. Especially if… Continue Reading →

Most commonly deployed Power tools “walk through”

Been getting asked a lot lately what tools or toys do I normally take out to work with me? Here you go! Enjoy! These are the smaller power tools loaded onto the van most days. #Cobra #Husqvarna #Stihl

What was in the box

Big parcel delivery days…

Nothing better than coming home from a hard day of working in someones garden to a huge box with a new toy in!   Shadow of the Gardener strives to give the best results and spare no expense to bring… Continue Reading →

DR.ÖTEK Double Serrated Edge Digger – Hori Hori Gardening multi tool

Currently trialling this tool out; though have to say early impressions are in the excited regions! Buy one here.   First few weeks and it’s quickly become a “Go to” tool for many jobs.  Especially CQB on your knees.  … Continue Reading →

Oregon 110980 Universal Aluminium Fixed Head

Oregon 110980 Universal Aluminium Fixed Head with Nylium Trimmer Line. This enables a sturdy and stable platform to run up to 8 lines of cord for blitzing even thicker weeds, scrub and dense patches of thorn or bramble… Seriously.  It’s… Continue Reading →

Husqvarna CA230 Cultivator Attachment

Ideal on delicate flowerbeds and around the base of trees. Shaft diameter 24 mm. Tube diameter 24 mm Weight 3 kg £219.00 Rec. retail price inc. VAT Hand powered and highly mobile pole operated Mini digger, makes a highly effective Bed… Continue Reading →

Protected: Access – Pond garden rear wall clean and clear

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Summer 2019 – Shadow and I; in the Sun

A busy day with the Mountfield hedge clippers today and a mixed bag of hedging material to tame back and start getting control of. A 50 Meter fenceline array of Hawthorn and other less prickly customers. (“prickly customers” = Different… Continue Reading →

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