What's actually worth your francs

We tested the top battery reel mowers available in Switzerland — from cut height to build quality to battery compatibility. Find out which one gives you the best stripes for your budget.

Gardena Smart, Hunter Hydrawise, or Rain Bird ARC? We compare the best irrigation controllers for Swiss gardens — from simple app-controlled timers to professional multi-zone systems.

Gas, wood pellet or electric? Ooni Koda 16, Ninja Woodfire, Cozze & Burnhard compared. Find the perfect pizza oven for your garden or balcony.

Intex Ultra XTR, Bestway Steel Pro, Summer Waves Elite or Grè Collection? The ultimate comparison for a refreshing dip in your own garden.

600W limit, ESTI registration, Schuko plug, cantonal subsidies. Anker SOLIX, EcoFlow PowerStream, Sunology City & Meyer Burger from Thun compared.

Weber Spirit E-425 GBS, Outdoorchef Ascona 570 G, Napoleon Phantom or Weber Q1200N? Plus: Camping Gaz vs. grey propane bottle — the most important decision before buying.

Hedge trimmers & leaf blowers compared. Zurich bans gas leaf blowers from September 2025 — battery is the only legal option. Stihl, Makita, Ryobi or Bosch?

Netatmo Smart Station, Eve Weather (Matter/Thread), Froggit WH4000 (7-in-1) or Govee (budget). Swiss microclimates are extreme — a personal weather station pays off here more than anywhere.

What garden furniture survives Swiss winters? Polypropylene, teak, aluminium or polyrattan. Nardi from Italy, Glatz from Bassersdorf ZH, Skagerak from Denmark.

Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 (smokeless), Ninja Fireside360 (electric), Enders gas heater or Blumfeldt (budget). Extend your garden season from April to October.

Let the robots do the mowing. Gardena Sileno, Husqvarna Automower, Worx Landroid & Ambrogio compared. The Swiss garden isn't flat — find one that handles slopes, narrow passages and mixed terrain.

Swiss summers are getting hotter and drier. Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the roots — saving up to 70% water compared to sprinklers. Gardena, Rain Bird, Hozelock & Claber compared.

Extend your growing season — even in the Swiss climate. Juliana, Halls, Gardman & Vitavia compared. Start seedlings in March, harvest into November.

Good garden lighting transforms your outdoor space. Philips Hue Outdoor, Paulmann, WOFI & LEDVANCE compared — from smart-controlled RGB to simple solar path lights.

A trampoline is one of the best investments in family fun — but safety matters. Springfree, Eurotramp, Berg & Acon compared for Swiss gardens.

Switzerland's solar boom is driving demand for home batteries. Tesla Powerwall, BYD Battery-Box, Sungrow & Huawei Luna2000 compared. Use 70-90% of your solar power.

Heat pump dryers use up to 50% less energy than conventional vented dryers — crucial in Switzerland where energy costs are high. Miele, Bosch Serie 6, Siemens iQ500 & LG Series 9 compared.