your garden guide to - Stihl

summer YO U R G A R D E N G U I D E TO

Top hints and tips to get your garden ready for the summer sun

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YOUR GARDEN GUIDE TO SUMMER

welcome TO THE SUMMER EDITION OF THE STIHL & VIKING GARDENING MAGA ZINE

NIGEL GARDINER GOODROWES OF CHICHESTER

DAN BRYCE LAMBERHURST ENGINEERING LIMITED

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JANE MOORE THE BATH PRIORY HOTEL

Spending those glorious summer months in your garden is one of life’s pleasures and we’ve got some great tips from our dealers to help you create your very own oasis. Our dealers have in-depth knowledge on the best tools to create a garden you’ll love to entertain or relax in. From lawn care and strimming to cutting and trimming, we work closely with our network of dealers to provide the right tools for all gardens great and small. We’ve also got advice from Jane Moore, Head Gardener at The Bath Priory Hotel, guiding you with professional insight for fabulous results that will keep your garden cool and healthy in the summer heat. 2016 is STIHL’s 90th anniversary year, and we’re looking forward to celebrating in the summer sun. It also sees the launch of our exciting new STIHL Compact Cordless System, which gives you complete freedom to tame your garden. To find out more about our new range or for further advice for your garden this summer, find your friendly local Approved STIHL & VIKING Dealers at

www.stihl.co.uk/dealer

hints &tips WAT ER WAY If you can, try watering your garden in the early morning or evening. During the hazy summer months your garden will make the most of that lovely moisture before it evaporates in the daytime heat. Be careful not to overwater as it can lead to root rot.

S U M M ER S C EN T S Ever tried growing vegetables in your garden? There are lots of lovely crops to grow even if you only have the tiniest of spaces. Or you can even grow a few edibles in the flower border as long as they’re pretty enough. Plants like courgettes and patty pan squashes grow really fast and keep on cropping all summer long, as well as looking wildly exotic in the border. Go for the bright yellow ones for maximum colour. A wigwam of purple French beans is both beautiful and yummy while there are masses of frilly lettuces, leafy mustards and rocket to cut and come again throughout the season.

B I R D ’S - E Y E V I E W Hanging bird feeders around your garden is a wonderful way to bring life and colour to your garden and the birds will love you for it. Bird baths also help our feathered friends cool down in the summer months and create an eye-pleasing feature for your garden.

PRUNING TIME Make sure you prune early summer-flowering shrubs such as Weigela, Philadelphus and Deutzia at the right time, just after they flower. Pruning early in the season ensures a lovely show next year. Prune back all the flowered stems to strong young shoots lower down and shape lightly, cutting out about a fifth of the older stems to near the base. Timing is crucial as the new growth this season will ripen and be ready to flower in May and June next year.

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WILL GET YOU EVERY WHERE

power PAC K ED W I T H

Whether you have a smaller city garden or your own patch of rural Britain, STIHL’s range of cordless products will help you tackle any garden task and create a haven to be proud of.

WITH T WO RANGES T H E S T I H L Q UA L I T Y OF CORDLESS POWER We pride ourselves on designing and quality tools which is why TOOLS, YOU’LL ALWAYS producing so much time has gone into creating BE ABLE TO FIND our two cordless systems and batteries. THE RIGHT TOOL TO It means you get the best performance from every one you buy. TAKE CONTROL OF With our STIHL & VIKING Dealer YOUR GARDEN network, you can be confident in the

Our cordless power tools give you all the convenience of cordless without compromising on performance. This power is a demonstration of STIHL & VIKING’s exemplary engineering and power tool experience. Plus all of our tools maximise the Lithium-Ion battery power to ensure consistent and long-lasting service, giving you plenty of charge to finish the task at hand.

knowledge that not only will you receive the best quality tools, but you’ll also get the very best advice and service, so you can keep using your products for years to come. For more information find your local STIHL & VIKING Approved Dealer at www.stihl.co.uk/dealer

POWERED BY

New for 2016

Launching this summer

OH SO QUIET Our cordless systems are so quiet you can keep gardening all day long without disturbing anyone. And because our tools are emission-free, this makes for an even more pleasant garden environment.

N O T I ES Cordless power tools make moving freely around your garden really easy. With no cables to hold you back, you can get into those hard to reach areas in small spaces and in larger gardens you can cover a greater distance without the limitation of a cord. All of our tools are designed to be well-balanced and lightweight for excellent manoeuvrability and ease of use.

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VIKING MA 339 C Cordless Lawn Mower This lightweight cordless lawn mower features a mono handlebar which makes emptying the grass catcher box even easier.

£315

Excl. battery and charger.

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OUR PRO CORDLESS POWER TOOL SYSTEM IS PERFECT FOR GARDENERS WITH L ARGER SPACES AS WELL AS PROFESSIONALS

AK 10/20, AL 101 Battery Charger Compact batteries and charger with a big punch.

FSA 56 Cordless Grass Trimmer So pleasantly quiet, even your neighbours will be pleased.

This range of cordless power tools really means business. It combines all of our key cordless range benefits – power, quietness, quality and convenience – with advanced Lithium-Ion pro technology. With a larger range of tools available in this system, you can tackle every garden job from the power of just one battery.

£199

Incl. battery and charger.

THE CHOICE OF THE

HSA 56 Cordless Hedge Trimmer Balanced and light to hold.

£199


P OW ER F U L P ER F O R M E R S The Pro Cordless Power Tool System is powered by our advanced Lithium-Ion pro battery. The EC motor is energy-efficient and practically non-wearing, meaning every ounce of power is transformed into impressive performance, so you’ll never have to sacrifice power over mobility. POWERED BY

BGA 56 Cordless Blower Perfect for clearing autumn leaves.

MSA 120 C-BQ Cordless Chainsaw Perfect for light garden maintenance and cutting firewood.

HSA 66 Cordless Hedge Trimmer This tool is extremely lightweight and maintains a constant stroke rate even during the toughest of jobs.

£230 Excl. battery and charger.

FLEXIBILIT Y

WIDE RANGE

STIHL’s Pro Cordless Power Tool System has its own unique battery which is interchangeable with cordless tools in this system. With three different battery capacities available, plus two chargers, you can get the right combination for your needs and the power to keep on going. Our battery back packs have an even larger capacity for even longer running times for professionals out all day.

There are 20 cordless power tools available in our Pro Cordless Power Tool System so there is a tool to cover every gardening need. From hedge trimmers and grass trimmers to leaf blowers and lawn mowers, we have your whole garden covered.

£249


STIHL products are chosen by professionals across the world. Now, the Compact Cordless System introduces a powerful yet affordable range for the home gardener.

£199

compact K EEP I T

The new range launching throughout summer, begins with the launch of a hedge trimmer, grass trimmer, chainsaw and leaf blower. Each of the tools in this new range has been designed using STIHL’s decades of knowledge and expertise to ensure a lightweight and powerful product, perfect for the everyday gardener. The batteries are interchangeable throughout the range, so you can easily and quickly switch between tools.


The Compact Cordless System uses Lithium-Ion technology just like our Pro Cordless Power Tool System but in a more compact format. Compact, powerful, lightweight and extremely quiet, the STIHL Compact Cordless System lets you achieve the perfect finish, no matter the task at hand.

New for 2016

Launching this summer

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HS 45 Petrol Hedge Trimmer

D E A L E R ’S TO P T I P >>

This hedge trimmer delivers a superb performance and is great for maintaining shrubs and bushes.

From £255


For instantly impressive results STIHL’s hedge trimmers and long-reach hedge trimmers make fast work of overgrown thickets and tall hedges. All our hedge trimmers are lightweight with comfortable hand grips and ergonomic design. The cutting blades are engineered to cut cleanly and efficiently. We have a wide range of hedge trimmers for every variety of gardener. To finish the job in half the time, try one of our double-sided trimmers. The dual blade movements mean you can cut back your hedges on both the upward and downward strokes, giving you great results, faster.

If you find yourself using your hedge trimmer regularly, start using STIHL’s resin solvent to help stop the build-up of sap, which can harden and clog the blades and hamper performance. The resin also provides lubrication and corrosion protection to give the best cutting performance.

cutting JANE MOORE HEAD GARDENER, THE BATH PRIORY HOTEL

High summer is a great time to run the hedge trimmer over your hedges – it keeps them looking shipshape and sharp. Box, yew and conifer hedges all respond well to the ‘little and often’ school of hedge trimming, while July is the perfect time to give an annual cut to the woodier hedges such as beech and hornbeam.

I T ’S A L L IN T H E

As our lightest petrol model, this trimmer is easy to handle and comfortable to use, giving great results on lawn edges.

H EDGE

£159

Keep your hedges in shape as they grow out quickly through the summer months.

SA F E H AV EN FS 50 C-E Petrol Grass Trimmer

HSE 42 Electric Hedge Trimmer With integrated cut protection and a small hand guard, this hedge trimmer is ideal for trimming and cutting twigs and thin branches.

£127.50

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Neat and tidy edges are key to a great looking lawn, and STIHL’s versatile range of grass trimmers can help you tackle borders and hard to reach areas with ease this summer. Adjustable, light and perfectly balanced they are designed to cut cleanly and with minimum vibration for comfort during long usage. For consistent, straight cutting results try looking slightly ahead as you move forward with the grass trimmer; it will help you keep a straight line and guarantee impressive results with your finishing touches. To avoid scalping your edges and losing colour, avoid pitching the head directly down as you cut. It’s also important to make sure you hold the machine correctly. If you’re not sure on how to hold your grass trimmer, speak to your local Approved STIHL & VIKING Dealer for advice.

FS 38 Petrol Grass Trimmer

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Our powerful grass trimmer also features ErgoStart for easy starting, multi-function controls and a loop handle for ease of use.

£230

Before tending to your garden, make sure you check for hedgehogs in places where they might rest. Check under hedges before strimming or mowing and in compost heaps before forking over. For more information about looking after hedgehogs, visit www.willowshedgehogrescue.co.uk

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ENJOY STUNNING VIEWS FROM THE NEWLY OPENED STIHL TREETOP WALK WAY If you’re looking for some of the country’s most spectacular vistas then make Westonbirt Arboretum top of your to-do list. STIHL’s newly opened Treetop Walkway will give you and your family incredible vantage points across a varied and eye-catching collection of trees and shrubs, all set in a Grade I listed landscape. Located near the historic market town of Tetbury in Gloucestershire, Westonbirt is home to some 18,000 trees and plants, including rare and exotic collections from around the world dating back to the 1850s.

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A WEEKEND TO TREASURE

We’re giving some lucky nature lovers the chance to win a wonderful family weekend break to remember. You can enjoy the arboretum in all its glory with a stroll at ground level or high up in the trees on STIHL’s Treetop Walkway. You will also have a unique opportunity to have a personal tour of the arboretum to learn all about its fascinating history. This fantastic prize includes an annual pass for a family of four to Westonbirt Arboretum and an overnight stay at The Hare and Hounds luxury country hotel, including dinner and breakfast. For your chance to win visit

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VIKING MR 4082 Petrol Ride-on Mower

NIGEL GARDINER GOODROWES OF CHICHESTER

VIKING MB 448 VC Petrol Lawn Mower One of our top-of-the-range lawn mowers with adjustable speed drive and mono handlebar for easy removal of the grass catcher box. It’s great for small to medium sized lawns and very easy to operate.

£540

It’s best to only extensively water your lawn once a week. A good way to check if you’ve watered enough is to put a jam jar on the lawn whilst watering. You’ll want the water to collect about 13mm (1/2in) in the jar which is the optimum amount to avoid wasting water while still wetting the roots thoroughly.

VIKING ME 235 Electric Lawn Mower With its compact dimensions and lightweight frame, this lawn mower is easy to steer around flower beds and bushes.

lush Hot and dry summer months can be tough on your lawn but with VIKING’s tips and tools your grass will stay lush and full of life.

£139

We have a range of mowers to suit all gardens and they are built to the highest specifications to be light in weight, manoeuvrable and easy to use and maintain. It’s important to ensure your mower blades are in good condition during the hot summer period. Sharp blades cut cleanly helping to retain moisture and guard against browning tips, which can happen with a duller blade. Ensure you don’t cut your lawn too short, as this can damage the grass blades. Careful mowing and scarifying using high quality tools will help to encourage healthy growth.

Thanks to a tight 65cm turning radius, great visibility out front, extremely smooth hydrostatic gearbox and the simple forward/reverse drive switch, the MR 4082 offers superb comfort and manoeuvrability.

RIDE- ON MOWERS F O R E V ERY G A R D EN S IZ E FROM £2200

£2650

lawn We have a lawn mower for every gardener, great and small. To talk through the best mower for your garden get in touch with your local Approved STIHL & VIKING Dealer and get ready for a vibrant, luscious lawn this summer time.

VIKING MB 248 Petrol Lawn Mower This petrol mower is ideal for small to medium sized lawns. With its large-volume grass catcher box, this nimble lawn mower makes cutting and collecting an effortless task.


£265


When it comes to getting the best finish for your lawn make sure you only take one third off the grass length. Also remember that a healthy mower leads to a healthy lawn, so clean the underside of the mower deck on a regular basis to keep your mower and garden in tip top condition.

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VIKING iMow

MI 422

greener T H E G R ASS IS A LWAYS

Grab your chance to win a VIKING iMow MI 422 robotic mower and make your garden the envy of your neighbours. This iMow is ideal for gardens of up to 500m2. We’ll take care of the set up and installation of your new robotic mower so you can sit back and relax. For your chance to win one of these fantastic robotic mowers worth £999 visit

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This iMow is ideal for medium sized lawns up to 1000m2 and can handle uphill gradients of up to 40%. £1,199

Covering a lawn of up to 3000m², this iMow ensures a perfect cut due to its powerful battery and cutting width of 28cm. £1,799

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Our VIKING iMow MI 632 and MI 632 P robotic mowers have both won prestigious awards for their design and technology.

MI 632 P

THE IMOW IS EASY TO CLEAN, ECONOMICAL, SMART, EFFICIENT AND MAKES ENJOYING YOUR GARDEN HASSLE-FREE, NO MATTER THE SIZE. PRICES START FROM £999.

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For a beautifully lush and vibrantly green lawn, mulching is your best bet. Mulching is when you use the grass clippings from mowing as a natural fertiliser. The cuttings must be very small and spread to allow the nitrogen content to be mineralised which promotes growth and a green colour. The potassium within cuttings will also make your lawn more resistant against dryness, cold and diseases. The VIKING iMow robotic mowers not only cut throughout the week but also return finely shredded grass clippings to the lawn, so you can mulch without doing any of the hard work.

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MI 632

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The VIKING range of iMow robotic mowers do the hard work for you, so you have more time to relax and enjoy your garden. Once programmed, the robotic mowers will mow your lawn automatically, avoiding obstacles and climbing slopes if needed. The iMow robotic mowers will mow your lawn throughout the week and, once the work is done or the battery needs charging, will return to its docking station. With a model for every size and type of lawn there’s an iMow robotic mower for you. iMow is a mulching mower; it clips the grass extremely finely and drops it back into the lawn, acting as a natural nutrient-rich fertiliser. The robotic mowers cut the grass little and often, meaning there’s no clumps of cut grass left on your lawn; the small clippings decompose quickly and easily, leaving no trace apart from a well-nourished, rich, green lawn. Packed with lots of smart features, yet incredibly easy to use and maintain, iMow is the ultimate addition to any garden. Our Approved Dealers can offer you a no-commitment evaluation and take care of the installation which will be priced according to your requirements. Want to find out more then speak to your local VIKING iMow dealer today. iMow – it’s what summer time’s all about.

MI 422 P

For a fast and efficient way to keep your lawn looking gorgeous this summer, you can’t beat VIKING’s range of award-winning iMow robotic mowers.

The compact MI 422 is suited to small to medium sized lawns and is designed to mow your lawn in the shortest time possible. £999

This iMow is perfect for larger gardens, up to 4000m². It can mow for up to 150 minutes in one go, and only takes 60 minutes to recharge. £1,999

FIND YOUR NEAREST APPROVED IMOW DEALER AT WWW.VIKING-IMOW.CO.UK

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Our garden power tools are built to the highest of standards, and they’re only available through our carefully selected Approved Dealer network. This ensures you receive the advice, quality and personal service that you and your garden deserve. We share your passion.

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