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How To Guides

More often than not the hardest part of any project is getting started. That’s why we’ve put together a series of handy little guides filled with tips and tricks on how to get your garden looking great. Whether it's how to use your STIHL tool, DIY-ing or maintaining your garden, we have you covered.

  1. Build Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree

    Build Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree
     

    There are many advantages that come with a DIY Wooden Christmas Tree – no dropped needles, lower costs, environmentally friendly and the whole family gets involved! Read on a for step-by-step guide on how to build your very own Christmas tree from wood! A popular alternative that is fun and easy to build that you can enjoy for years to come!

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  2. How to Trim Different Vegetations and Terrains

    A man using a weedeater to trim a large flat surface

    The most effective trimming technique may vary depending on the type of grass and terrain you are working with. For example, cutting on a slope requires a different approach than cutting on flat ground. Similarly, the most efficient way to trim a large area may differ from the best technique for a small, highly manicured lawn. Learn all our tips!

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  3. How To Use Your Linetrimmer or Brushcutter

    Woman with visor using a petrol burshcutter

    Proper use of your Line Trimmer will help you work more efficiently and comfortably. There are different holding positions for trimmers with bike handles and loop handles, so it's important to familiarize yourself with the best techniques for each type.

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  4. How To Clean Surfaces using a water blaster

    How To Clean Surfaces using a water blaster

    Water blasting is great for cleaning lots of things around the house. Like, the house, the car, the patio, and even the boat. But before you get stuck in, here’s a what you need to know.

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  5. How To Create A Perfect Lawn Edge

    How To Create A Perfect Lawn Edge

    Designed for those hard-to-reach areas that a lawnmower just can’t get to, a line trimmer is the perfect tool to turn the messiest of garden paths into something you’d see in a garden magazine. Turn an unwelcoming edge into one that says ‘welcome, come on in’. 

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  6. How To Trim A Hedge

    How To Trim A Hedge

    So you’ve got a hedge that could use a trim? Trimming your hedge regularly encourages healthier, thicker, and more symmetrical growth. Here’s how you can turn that scruffy shrub into the sweetest shrub on your street. 

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  7. How To Cut Firewood Using A Chainsaw

    How To Cut Firewood Using A Chainsaw

    If you’re looking to turn an old stump by the fence into firewood for the winter, or a room that doesn’t get much sun into the brightest room in the house, you know what that means - it’s chainsaw time...

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  8. How To Refill Nylon Line

    Woman refilling line trimmer nylon line

    When the time has come to replace the mowing line in your Grass Trimmer, having the correct technique will save you a lot of frustration. This article has instructions for all the common heads in the STIHL range. We also have a great tip for making Nylon Line easier to work with!

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  9. How To Mow Your Lawn

    How To Mow Your Lawn

    When you really think about it, mowing the lawn is quite possibly the one chore that provides the most satisfaction. Here’s what you can do to help your lawn live a long and thriving life. 

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  10. Using and Mixing Fuel

    Man mixing fuel for his STIHL petrol tools

    Ensuring that you have the correct fuel mixture is essential for optimal performance and prolonging the life of your petrol tool. The fuel mixture should be a blend of two-stroke engine oil and petrol. The recommended fuel-to-oil ratio for most two-stroke engines is 50: In this article, we cover everything you need to know to help keep your tools at their best.

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