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Have you ever wondered what the advantage of hedge shears with wavy blades is?

Select a tree that will fit the location; think about the horizontal and vertical space for the canopy and the roots. Trees give height...

You may not think of digging a hole or pruning a shrub as particularly hazardous but there are some hazards to think about when working...

When applying organic material to cultivated areas, should you top-dress or dig it in deep?

Thatch is the layer of organic material that builds up in a lawn below the green grass blades and on top of the soil surface. Thatch is...

When shopping for your next tool, you will be faced with a rather large dilemma - wood or fibreglass handle? For centuries wood has been...

Your Axe always needs a good clean and sharpen to get the longest life out of it, see our tips below on how to maintain and sharpen your...

Ever been unsure of what type of rake you need for the job? Or have you overestimated the capacity of your rake and found yourself in the...

Tools always need a good clean and sharpen to get the longest life out of them, see our tips below on how to get it done at home...

Limited for space in your shed or garage? Or has it just gotten out of control? Here's a couple of organisation ideas that can perhaps...

If your lawn is old and tired, or you are struggling to control weeds, disease or pests because the soil is poor, you may decide to kill...

Pruning not only helps to keep your outdoor space looking tip-top but it is also necessary to promote healthy growth of your plants and...

Looking for a little inspiration on what to get done around the home and garden during the lockdown? We've put together a list of our top...

Got a trench to dig, but not sure on which is the best tool for the job? We've compared the different types of trenching shovels below so...

Having an issue with your tools not lasting as long as they should? Showing signs of age before their time? You could be not looking...

Atlas Trade has superior quality handles and shafts - read more about the different types of handles and materials used on our tools.

Atlas Trade® is committed to leading the industry in minimising the impact of its activities on the environment.

Every Atlas Trade® product is made to our exacting standards and specifications using quality materials. All products are thoroughly tested.

What is the difference between the types of steel Atlas Trade uses in their tools? Here is a guide to the types of steel used in our tools

Read about the different types of rakes that are best suited to your job and the material you are raking.

Atlas Trade is celebrating over 75 years of making strong, durable and guaranteed tools - and for the month of July every purchase of an...

A Mattock, by definition, is a hand tool used predominantly for digging and chopping. Similar to the pick axe, it features a long handle...

A shovel is not to be confused with a spade, both similar but with different uses and features. A shovel features a broad blade with a...

A hoe is an ancient agriculture and horticultural hand tool used to remove weeds, shape soil, clear soil and harvest root crops. Hoeing...

Scarifying your lawn sounds scarier than it really is. So what is Scarifying, and what does it do to your lawn? A Scarifier rake is...