Alex David
As Head of eCommerce, Alex makes sure our readers find the right information to help them make the best purchase. After graduating from Cambridge, Alex learned the tricks of the trade at the Good Housekeeping Institute, testing everything from vacuums to washing machines to dog toys to exercise bikes. He then moved to BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, where he got into the weeds to discover the best gardening tools, machinery, and wildlife products. At a time when it can be tricky to know what's what, and when budgets are tighter than ever, helping readers to find the right products to make their lives a little easier is a genuine passion.
When he's not scouring the internet for the latest and greatest homeware products, you can find Alex on a run, reading, or obsessing about the mighty (honestly) Tottenham Hotspur FC.
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Publications
- Homes & Gardens242 articles
- Homes & Gardens Magazine5 articles
- Magnify Money
Writes Most On
Don't fall into the trap of 'rot, rust, regret' – 6 common tool storage mistakes that could be ruining your yard tools and how to avoid them11 Mar—Homes & GardensJump to category: 1. Storing tools when wet 2. Keeping tools on the ground 3. Hanging tools without blade protection 4. Storing batteries in the cold 5. Leaning tools against a wall 6. Hanging tools on rusty hooks Well maintained, strong tools are the foundation of good gardening, ensuring effective digging, transplanting, and weeding. However, there are a few storage mistakes that can ruin your essential gardening tools. Without careful storage, even the best tools can rust and break, making...
Fertilizer storage mistakes – experts reveal 7 missteps that can ruin this temperamental gardening essential12 Mar—Homes & GardensJump to category: 1. Never store fertilizer in sunlight 2. Don't store fertilizer near water 3. Don't leave fertilizer near a heat source 4. Don't leave fertilizer in the cold 5. Don't keep fertilizer on the floor 6. Be careful with fertilizer on wood shelves 7. Don't store incompatible fertilizers next to each other By Alex David in Advice Fertilizer helps plants grow strong and healthy. Whether you're growing a luscious lawn or prize-winning roses, fertilizer can take your garden game to...
How to balance lawnmower blades – experts explain a simple process that can transform your lawn14 Mar—Homes & GardensJump to category: Why should you balance a lawnmower blade? How can you tell if a lawn mower blade needs balancing? How do you use a lawn mower blade balancer? Do you need a lawn mower lade balancer or can you just use a nail or a screw? in Advice Lawncare is one of those tasks that gets more and more complicated the more you know. What seems like a simple task - pushing a mower over grass - has surprising complexity and depth. One of the little things that can make a huge difference is a...
How to design an accessible garden – 7 expert tips to create a safe, beautiful garden that can be accessed by all16 Mar—Homes & GardensJump to category: Make paths wider for wheelchairs Use non-slip materials Use edging for canes Add extra seating Use raised beds and planters Use automatic irrigation Use ramps and slopes By Alex David in Advice Gardening can be a physically demanding hobby. Gardeners often need to be able to shift pounds of soil, pull heavy hoses over patios, and push mowers over lawns. However, this means that gardening can be inaccessible for some people. You may find if you develop a disability or a...
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