The Tecomac blog
Practical guides on machinery, maintenance and gardening, written from real workshop experience.
2026-08-10
The Empordà garden calendar: what to do, month by month
When to prune, scarify, sow and service your machinery in the Empordà. A practical season-by-season calendar for the garden and the vegetable patch.
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2026-06-15
Robotic mowers: are they worth it? An honest 2026 guide
The real benefits, limits and prices of robotic mowers. When it makes sense to switch to a robot, and how to choose the right model for your garden.
2026-04-08
Battery or petrol machinery: what should you choose in 2026?
An honest comparison of battery and petrol garden machinery: power, run time, maintenance and what each really costs you over the years.
2026-02-12
Chainsaw maintenance: the workshop guide
How to keep your chainsaw in top condition: chain, sharpening, filters, fuel mix and storage. Tecomac's workshop advice for a longer-lasting saw.
2026-01-20
Hiring a wood chipper: a practical guide with prices
When hiring a wood chipper makes sense, which model you need for the branch size, and how to put the chippings to work. Hire in Palafrugell from €85/day.
2020-01-15
Machinery maintenance: how to make your kit last twice as long
Maintenance routines for mowers, brushcutters and garden machinery: oils, filters, winter storage and when to book the machine in for a service.
2019-11-20
Pruning trees: when to prune and how to do it properly
A pruning guide: why it matters, the right season for each tree, correct cutting technique and the tools for the job, from hand saw to pruning chainsaw.
2019-11-12
How to choose a brushcutter: a buying guide
Types of brushcutter, engine sizes, cutting heads and harnesses: how to pick the right machine for the job, from the home garden to professional use.
2019-11-05
Scarifying: the secret behind a lawn that breathes
What scarifying is, why your lawn needs it, when to do it and which machine to use. The job that separates an average lawn from an excellent one.
2019-10-15
How to mow a lawn: heights, frequency and mistakes to avoid
The definitive guide to mowing: what height to cut at through the seasons, how often to mow, what mulching does and the mistakes that ruin a lawn.