About

D C Garden Machinery Ltd

 

D C Garden Machinery Ltd are a small business located in Sturminster Newton and we are your local garden machinery experts.

We stock a great range of lawnmowers, garden tractors, and can handheld garden tools. You can rely on D C Garden Machinery for expert advice when selecting the correct machine to meet your needs.

We also provide expert service, repairs and spare parts for all leading makes of garden machinery.

We are a factory-approved sales centre for STIGA, AL-KO, ECHO, MITOX, ATCO, Mountfield and Kress.

D C Garden Machinery have been serving customers in the Sturminster Newton area for over a number years with competitively priced products and service.

 

Service Centre

We offer full repair and spares facilities for all machines that we sell and for most popular garden machinery.

Repair Services

Ask our expert skilled and trained staff for advice and guidance. All machines are repaired using genuine manufacturers parts.

Parts Services

We offer full service and spares facilities for all machines that we sell and for most popular garden machinery.

New Machinery Sales

New Machinery Sales

 

D C Garden Machinery Ltd is the garden machinery specialist in the Sturminster Newton area.

Our showroom has amazing deals on leading brands of lawnmowers, garden tractors, and garden tools.

Our friendly and experienced team is here to help.

Come on down and visit us today.

 

Parts

Parts Sales

 

D C Garden Machinery Ltd stock a huge range of lawnmower and garden machinery parts for current and many older machines.  If we don’t have it on the shelf we should be able to order it.  Give us a ring to check if we have it.

We sell spare parts for all leading lawnmower brands, give us a call or visit our showroom.

Please make sure you have the make and model number of the machine or engine you require parts for as this will speed up the process.  If in doubt bring the machine in and our staff can get the details required.

 

Service & Repair

Service & Repairs

 

D C Garden Machinery Ltd offer a full service and repair facility for all machines that we sell and for most popular garden machinery.

If you own a quality lawnmower, or any garden machinery, it is important that you feel totally confident in the ability of your service centre to service your lawnmower correctly.

All servicing is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s service advice.

All repairs are carried out using genuine manufacturer’s spare parts, in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.

By adhering to these specific schedules, owners of lawn equipment can rest assured that your warranty rights are maintained.

We offer a collection and delivery service for machinery, so give us a ring to enquire.

 

 

Contact us for an estimate - please have your make and model number to hand.

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Gardening Calendar

December Gardening Jobs: Festive Fun

December may be chilly, but your garden still needs a bit of love. Plus, it’s a magical time to add festive touches and appreciate the winter landscape. Wondering how to sprinkle some garden magic into the season? Let’s find out….

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November Gardening Jobs: Prepping for Winter

November is a quieter month, but there’s still plenty to do to get your garden winter ready. The frosty mornings signal it’s time to tuck your garden in for a long winter nap. Want to know how to give your…

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October Gardening Jobs: Autumn Glory

The garden is glowing with autumn colours. October is all about preparing for winter while enjoying the last bursts of beauty. Crisp mornings and golden leaves make it a pleasure to be outside. What tricks and tasks will help your…

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September Gardening Jobs: Hello, Autumn!

September signals the start of autumn, with cooler evenings and a hint of change in the air. It’s a lovely month to tidy up and prepare your garden for the months ahead while enjoying the last bursts of late-summer colour….

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August Gardening Jobs : Keep the Summer Vibes Going

August brings warm days and the tail-end of summer magic. It’s the perfect time to enjoy your garden while doing a bit of maintenance to keep it looking fabulous. The days are long, the evenings are warm, and your plants…

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FAQs

Chainsaw Quick-Start Guide

This is a generic quick-start guide for two-stroke powered chainsaws. Please consult the manual that came with your chainsaw for the correct fuel mixture that is supposed to be used and to familiarise yourself with the controls for your chainsaw….

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Contaminated  Fuel

This issue is often encountered if either of the following occurs: A mower is stored over winter without emptying it of fuel first If old fuel is used to top up the lawn mower It is important to use ‘fresh’…

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Draining the oil and fuel

From time-to-time, you may need to drain the lawnmower of oil and fuel, either to transport it, or as part of a regular service routine. The following instructions cover Mountfield and Honda engine walk-behind lawnmowers. What you will need –…

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Lawnmower care

Your lawnmower is arguably the most important garden tool in your shed or garage. Keep it in tip-top condition with our helpful care and maintenance guide: When you purchase your new lawn mower, make sure to familiarise yourself with the…

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Can I cut grass when it is wet?

It is not advisable to cut grass that is very wet. This is because wet grass doesn’t cut as well as dry grass and tends to produce larger grass clippings. These wet clippings then clump together and can block up…

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Can I mulch wet grass?

As with mowing and collecting grass, it is best to wait for the grass to dry before mulching. Wet grass will not cut as cleanly and is likely to clump together – so rather than being mulched and injected back…

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Does my battery self-charge?

Unlike a car battery, most ride-on mower batteries do not generate enough charge when in use to adequately recharge the battery. Therefore, it is necessary to recharge the battery regularly. Most ride-on mowers come with a charger – check with…

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Storing my mower in winter

If you have a petrol lawnmower, we recommend completely draining the machine of fuel. Petrol starts to go stale after 30 days from purchase. If left in your mower over winter, it could damage the carburettor and engine, causing your…

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What is the life of a battery?

The life of your battery will vary depending on the spec of the battery, how often it is used and how well it is maintained. Modern lithium-ion lawnmower batteries should typically last for around 600 cycles, equating to approximately 7…

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Grass bag keeps falling apart!

If it is a plastic clip-together model, make sure each part is correctly and fully clipped together (check your manual and assembly you-tube videos for help).  If your collector is a canvas bag model and comes with a metal frame,…

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Grass not getting picked up?

Check that the mulching plug (if your mower has this function) is not in place. The mulching plug blocks the grass chute to allow you to mulch and needs to be removed to collect grass via the chute. Mulching plugs…

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My mower blade has fallen off!

It is likely that your blade boss has sheared off. The blade boss sits behind the blade and holds the blade on with two metal pins – one either side of the centre of the blade. These pins are designed…

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What is mulching?

Mulching is becoming increasingly popular and used on a regular basis, is an efficient way to recycle your grass clippings back into your lawn. Grass clippings are cut into extra fine particles that are blown down into the lawn to…

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My self-propel no longer works?

If the self-propel on your lawnmower has stopped working, this will cause a loss of drive to the mower and is normally due to one of the following reasons: The clutch cable has lost tension through either stretching or loss…

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Contact

Unit 1
Butts Pond Industrial Estate
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1AZ

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

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D C Garden Machinery Ltd is the garden machinery specialist in the Sturminster Newton area. Our fabulous showroom has amazing deals on leading brands of lawnmowers, garden tractors, and garden tools.

Contact D C Garden Machinery's team today

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm