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 Bosch AXT 25 TC is designed for gardeners who regularly process woody hedge, shrub and tree prunings. Its quiet turbine cutter pulls in branches up to 45mm with relatively little effort, but its 30.5kg weight and premium price make it excessive for occasional light
Introduction to Our Rowley Ripple Review There’s something quietly satisfying about watering plants — the soft pour, the steady rhythm, and that earthy scent of damp soil that tells you everything’s alive and thriving. With the Haws Rowley Ripple Watering Can, even a quick watering
Introduction to the Ryobi 36V Whisper Blower Review Quiet cordless performance built for everyday useMost garden blowers make you choose between noise and usability — but the Ryobi 36V Whisper Blower (RY36BLA-0) delivers both quiet operation and dependable performance. Designed around Ryobi’s Whisper™ Technology, this
Introduction: The Next Level of Cordless Power If you’re ready to move beyond standard cordless garden tools, the EGO Power+ LB7650E cordless leaf blower review is where to start. This high-performance EGO Power+ LB7650E cordless leaf blower is built for those who want petrol power
Introduction: Best Cordless Leaf Blowers UK 2026 A New Era for Garden Clean-Ups When autumn hits, every gardener searching for the best cordless leaf blower UK has to tackle the same challenge — piles of wet, stubborn leaves covering lawns, patios, and driveways. But gone
Introduction The Japeto Garden Spade is a solid garden spade and the backbone of any garden. Whether you’re: …it’s the tool you’ll reach for time and again. The problem is, not all spades are up to the task. Too many budget options bend in heavy
Introduction This is the gardening kit I reach for again and again — on paid gardening jobs, at the allotment, and around my own garden. It is not a list of shiny tools I found online. These are the secateurs, knives, gloves, rakes, spades, sharpeners
Introduction: Best Manual Push Lawn Mowers UK 2026 If you’re searching for the best manual push lawn mower UK 2026, you’re in the right place. Manual cylinder mowers are making a comeback with eco‑minded gardeners who want a neat, striped lawn without the hassle of
The Forest Master FM6DD wood chipper shows its value because garden waste piles up fast. After trimming hedges or cutting back trees, you’re left staring at heaps of branches and clippings that quickly take over your space. Dragging them to the tip or waiting for
Introduction If you’re after a watering can that’s both practical and stylish, the Haws Handy Indoor Watering Can is hard to beat. This small indoor watering can is a favourite among houseplant owners thanks to its compact size, long spout, and timeless design. It makes
Introduction Welcome to my Japeto Garden Fork Review, the garden fork is one of those essential tools you’ll reach for time and again. It’s perfect for: But as every gardener knows, not all digging forks are created equal. A flimsy fork bends under pressure, while
Introduction There is nothing more satisfying than removing moss and thats were the Worx WG855E.9 Review comes in! As a Gardener, each year I have to aerate and scarify my clients lawns and the WG855E from Worx is one of my favourite tools. Each spring