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Spring has sprung early, as seems to be all too common these days and there is already plenty of growth and great drifts of snowdrops are giving way to the yolk-yellow daffodils here in Lincolnshire. Getting your garden neatened up and set for the year is essential. For most people that means the lawn above all.  Here are a few tips that you should genuinely consider before cutting your lawn for the first time in the spring. According to a recent survey the average d Read more...

We are very happy to announce that our super popular PPG-3750 portable petrol generator is now back in stock and available for dispatch. We've hardly every been out of stock of this dynamic product which, given the times we're living through, has seen a huge increase in popularity. The wheel kit and handlebars we include make it really maneuverable At a maximum output of 3.75kva you've got a lot of power at your finger tips, with some great features that set it apar Read more...

You request it; we respond swiftly and thoughtfully. Any business worth its proverbial salt listens to customer feedback and that is exactly what we have done here. The all-new manual for our much-loved and very well reviewed ten-inch chainsaw features even more precise instructions on everything from initial assembly to care and maintenance via an easy-to-follow combination of text and high quality photography. Our production team are rightly proud of their hard work Read more...

Storm Eunice: A Storm in Tough Plastic Casing Windy much? We really hope that you and yours are safe and well and are weathering the storm well. It's no light hearted matter and for sure this island has weathered more than a few storms. Tom, one of the tech team, was testing out several of our leaf blowers after a development session. I don't get much time down in the workshop (where the real work gets done according to the lads) and for sure when I do I usually learn s Read more...

Both of our winches have never been more popular and certainly they have a wealth of applications. While having a chat with a techie in the workshop,  we speculated about how the winch first came about.  We speculated that they were palpably medieval in it's origin. Louth isn't far from the majestic Lincoln Cathedral a miracle in stone from the twelfth century - you'd never be able to hoist that much in the way of worked sandstone without a winch. certainly they were used Read more...

It's not Spring yet, but we've noticed that people are keen to be outdoors sprucing up their properties fully prepared for spending more time out doors.  We're well past the Winter Solstice and we're fast heading for the Spring equinox  so as the days lengthen we'll all be spending more time outdoors. Not that they are just for gardens and patios though clearly, they 're just as good at blasting away of that winter road salt on your car, van, caravan, trailer and the li Read more...

JUST IN! Bang on time for Christmas, our consignment of Santa-red garden trollies has arrived.  We do stock a broad range of colours but our seasonal red colour has arrived just in time. These are designed as a garden trolley to help out in the garden but we've found that they have taken on a life of their own in some respects and have become general transporters. These are brilliant transporters for getting the kids out and about on winter walks and general seasonal shenani Read more...

MIGHT BE BORING TO YOU - BUT NOT TO THEM! We all have people in our family or friendship group that it's impossible to buy a gift for - my Dad is a classic, I can tell you!  Here at ParkerBrand we see a seasonal surge every year in our tool-set offerings, especially the super-handy 19 piece socket set and the 27 piece version too - both are brilliant 'stocking fillers' and while selling quickly,  we've still got some in stock despite shortages nationally. Made from Chrome Read more...

ALLOTMENTS: DIG FOR HEALTH,  HARMONY AND COMMUNITY The rise in popularity of the allotment garden has been steady for the last decade or so but dramatically increased, especially since so many people have given greater consideration to the benefits that gardening has in general.  Allotments are a simple extension of that, or an opportunity in their own right if you don't have a garden at all of course.  Applying for an allotment couldn't be easier. They are usually manag Read more...

Why won't ParkerBrand be taking part in a Black Friday sale? Because every day is Black Friday at Parkerbrand.  No, it's not a get out, it's actually true and reflects our pricing policy from the get-go. We offer VERY competitive pricing all the time. How come? When you buy from ParkerBrand, you're buying direct from the manufacturer, we don't supply 'middlemen' and as we're strictly e-commerce we don't have all the cost that come with running and staffing shops.  Every b Read more...