This archive brings together practical, experience-led articles from The Backyard Farmer, covering gardening, DIY, indoor growing, foraging, reviews, and sustainable living. Each post is written with real-world use in mind — focusing on working with nature, building practical skills, and making sustainable choices more accessible.
The Worx WG543E LeafJet is a compact 20V cordless leaf blower designed for routine garden clear-ups rather than heavy-duty leaf moving. I use it in my gardening work for clearing patios, paths, lawns and lighter garden debris, where its low weight and surprisingly strong airflow
The Worx WG163E is a lightweight 20V cordless grass trimmer and wheeled edger designed for routine maintenance in small to medium gardens. I use it regularly for edging lawns, tidying around beds and trimming lighter grass, so this review is based on hands-on experience. Its
Introduction: Why Choose Spear & Jackson Leaf Blowers? The Spear & Jackson cordless leaf blower is part of a trusted range of reliable, high-quality garden tools designed for every need.. Whether you’re clearing leaves in a small urban garden or managing a large countryside property,
The Worx WG779E is a compact 40V cordless lawn mower powered by two 20V PowerShare batteries. I use mine regularly in gardening work, where its low weight, 34cm cutting width and IntelliCut power adjustment make it particularly useful for small to medium lawns. Its main
Are cordless lawnmowers any good? In short, cordless lawnmowers can be as good as, if not better than, petrol or electric models. As a Gardener in my day-to-day life, I need a lawn mower that is reliable, light, and cheap to run, and my Worx
If you’re looking for the best cordless lawn mower for a UK garden, the right choice mainly comes down to lawn size, cutting width, battery life and how easy the mower is to handle. For most small to medium gardens, the Worx WG779E is my