Pete Wise
Pete has reviewed hundreds of gardening products for titles including TopTenReviews, Ideal Home and the London Evening Standard, as well as writing articles on diverse topics for other publications such as The Guardian and BBC Good Food. Pete loves spending time in his yard – although, having just read The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham, he is regarding his plants with a newfound suspicion.
Latest articles by Pete Wise

By Pete Wise Published
How to If you know how to maintain a string trimmer then you'll be able to effectively maintain the health and appearance of your lawn.

By Maddy Biddulph, Pete Wise Published
Advice Find the right gear to prune plants, trees and shrubs with our essential guide on how to choose pruning shears.

By Pete Wise Published
Advice An RHS gardener weighs in on which plants you should avoid pruning during springtime, from lilacs to honeysuckles.

By Pete Wise Published
Review I cooked up a storm with the Char-Broil C-Line Charcoal Grill 665 – but did the barbecued meats and veggies pass the taste test?

By Pete Wise Published
How to Our BBQ reviewer will take you through how to light a charcoal grill, for sensationally smoky outdoor cooking.

By Pete Wise Published
How to Our BBQ writer explains how to smoke food on a gas grill, using a smoker box.

By Pete Wise Published
Review I put the new-for-2024 Segway Navimow i105N robotic lawnmower through its paces in a hands-on backyard test. Here's what it did for my lawn...

By Pete Wise Published
Advice Take these simple steps today to help prepare the yard for spring.

By Pete Wise, Maddy Biddulph Last updated
How to Read our step-by-step guide on how to plant grass seed for improving the chance of successful germination.

By Pete Wise Published
Outdoors From your tools and gardening materials to your approach to propagation, here's how to garden more sustainably.

By Pete Wise Published
How To We run through the crucial decision factors to consider when choosing an electric lawn mower, with advice from the experts.

By Pete Wise Published
How To This guide will take you through everything you need to do to ensure your lawn stays healthy after a snowfall.

By Pete Wise Published
How To Our comprehensive guide covers everything to consider when choosing a chainsaw, with expert advice

By Pete Wise Published
Yard Get your yard ready for the colder months with our eight top tips for preparing your yard for winter.

By Pete Wise Published
Review I've tried out the Fiskars PowerGear Anvil Lopper L31 – a lightweight lopper designed for pruning thick tree branches with minimal effort. Read on to find out how it performed...

By Pete Wise Published
Take your DIY to the next level with power tools that will seriously make light work of any home projects

By Pete Wise Published
How To Our expert guide to make sure your lawn mower is stored properly for winter

By Pete Wise Published
Lawn Care 7 common reasons why a lawn mower won’t start – plus expert solutions

By Pete Wise Published
Lawn Care These are the no-mow months for cool-season and warm-season grasses - with help from lawn care experts

By Pete Wise Published
Prime Day Expertly-selected gardening gear to look out for this Black Friday - from lawn mowers to pressure washers

By Pete Wise Published
How To Improve tree health and prevent branches from growing out of control by learning how to prune a tree.

By Pete Wise Published
Review The Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Pole Lopper uses a telescopic pole and trigger-activated jaws to prune high-up tree branches. We review this super-useful yard tool hands-on.

By Pete Wise Published
Review We review the Wolf-Garten Anvil Pruner RSEN – a handheld, all-purpose model of pruning shears designed for cutting slender tree branches, as well as pruning plants.
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