While warm, sunny weather may not last long in Ireland, we sure know how to make the most of it when have it. This summer make your garden your mission and give it a glow up. Whether you need to upgrade your lawnmower, are finally splurging on a pizza oven, replacing your BBQ or just making it look nice, we’ve got the tech for the ultimate garden makeover.
A lawnmower
This summer make your lawn the envy of all your neighbours with a new lawnmower to perfectly trim your grass and edges. Mow it to perfection with the Flymo SimpliCompact. This mower is great for smaller gardens, and its 30 litre grass box means you don’t have to be running back and forth to your compost bin. It has 3 cutting heights so you can find the right height for your lawn. It also comes with a Mini Trim Grass Trimmer which does a fantastic job of tidying up the edges or hard to reach corners of your grass.
A pressure washer
Does your patio and driveway look worse for wear? Give it a new lease of life by investing in a pressure washer. Not only does it make the ground look like new, but it’s also one of the most satisfying jobs you can do in the garden. If you’re running out of space in your shed, the Drew&Cole Jet Hawk Portable Pressure Washer is neat and powerful. Don’t have an outdoor tap? No problem, it can be used with a bucket of water for a quick clean and its 6-in-1 nozzle lets you easily adjust the pressure depending on what you’re cleaning.
A BBQ
Nothing says summer like the smell of BBQ in the air. Whether you’re buying your first BBQ or upgrading your current one, a BBQ is an essential for your garden. The Weber Compact Portable Kettle Charcoal BBQ has adjustable vents for the perfect temperature, a removable ash tray for an easy clean and plenty of space to cook for the whole family. Or invest in a multipurpose BBQ like the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker. Its large grill gives your burgers a lovely chargrill taste, while the smoker box uses real wood pellets and its Woodfire technology to give your food a deep smoky flavour. It can do everything from air fry to bake and BBQ to dehydrate.
A pizza oven
Save on a trip to Italy and upgrade your outdoor dining experience with your own pizza oven. You can buy a pre-made base in your favourite supermarket or get creative and make your own. Want a smoky flavour to your pizza? The Zanussi ZPO1BPC Wood Pellet Pizza Oven gives your pizza a delicious wood-fired taste. Or if you want more fuel options, go for the Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven, which works with wood, charcoal or gas to get the flavour you want. Both only take 15 minutes to heat up and can cook a 12” pizza in just 60 seconds!
A hot tub
To kick the outdoor relaxation up a notch – imagine just polishing off a delicious BBQ, you’re approaching dusk and within 10 minutes you’re hopping into your own private hot tub with a drink. Bliss. With a Lay-Z-Spa that could be you this summer. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from Cancun, Hollywood or Rome. The have between 120-140 jets in its AirJet Massage System, a rapid heating system to get the temperature to a toasty 40ºC and a Freeze Shield to protect in colder weather.
Now let’s get your garden ready for good weather!
