Through our wide experience within both the groundcare and arboriculture sectors, SGM has accumulated a range of resources to assist users in both the purchasing and the operation of groundcare, garden and arborist equipment.
With our buying guides we aim to provide an impartial view of various equipment on the market, with information and demonstrations collected from a range of external sources combined with our own specialist knowledge to assist buyers in choosing the right equipment to meet their requirements.
Our operator guides are designed to assist our customers in correctly assembling, operating and adjusting equipment/machinery they have bought or hired. The guides include best practice advice and demonstrations from industry experts and suppliers.
Our finance guides provide money saving tips for the various markets in which we operate as well as useful information for choosing between finance options. SGM is also able to provide a full range of finance products along with its machinery sales to ensure all our customers benefit from a finding solution that best suits their specific requirements.
The following product review, from SGM’s Arboriculture Business Manager, Andy Hancock, appraises the latest karabiner design to hit the market: the Skylotec passO-PL.
Greenmech's Eco Combi received a very complimentary write-up in the 20th January 2012 issue of Horticulture Week.
Michael Olleson and David Taylor of Waterperry Gardens in Oxford tested the machine along with a number of other chippers.
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The following review, from SGM’s Arboriculture Business Manager, Andy Hancock, appraises the Stein eye-to-eye accessory cord, a new innovation in arboriculture equipment.
SGM’s monthly turf maintenance diaries offer a simple checklist of standard seasonal tasks that should be undertaken on any particular month for specific surfaces and sports. Our diaries include seasonal advice for golf course, bowling green and football pitch turf maintenance.
The following review, from SGM’s Arboriculture Business Manager, Andy Hancock, appraises the Edelrid Roka-e Cambium Saver, an innovatively designed piece of arboriculture equipment.
Although this is not a new product it’s definitely worth a look even if it is on your lottery winner’s wish list – it’s a bit expensive (SRP from £75.00 + VAT) but it’s a very nicely made bit of kit with some nice touches.
Read MoreAeration and scarification are important operations in the provision and maintenance of healthy turf. The following product review, devised by SGM’s Commercial Manager, Joe Coyle, evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the John Deere Aercore 800 for turf maintenance operations.
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Done regularly, and with the right equipment, mowing need not be time-consuming, but it is an essential part of keeping your lawn in peak condition. Here, we offer a quick gardening guide to the best practices for effective lawn mowing.
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After extensive research, consultation and planning, the National Tree Safety Group (NTSG) delivers its guidance on common sense management for tree safety.
This guidance has been produced over a period of five years following the commissioning of new research into trees, their benefits, people’s attitudes to risk, extensive consultation on early drafts and considerable effort by the NTSG Drafting Group in drawing together all the various stakeholder views, concerns and priorities expressed by the full NTSG membership.
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Cutting grass on slopes and bankings can be a dangerous procedure if correct precautions are not taken. It is important to understand the main causes of accidents on slopes and basic precautionary measures to prevent such accidents.
Cleaning up fallen leaves in the garden can be time-consuming cold work. But with the right tool, this task can be made a whole lot easier. For many home gardeners their leaf blower is their most useful garden tool, making autumn maintenance – quite literally – a breeze.
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