Buying the Best Garden Tools

Think about durability, function and comfort. Consider their weight and handle length – do they suit your strength and build?

How often you'll be using your tools will determine how much you want to spend, and how long you need your tools to last.

The size of the job will dictate what tools you need. The larger it is, the more likely you’ll need to look at investing in power tools.

Keep your garden flourishing with our carefully curated selection of watering cans, designed to blend functional performance with timeless style.

Whether you are looking for a heavy-duty 9L galvanised steel can for the vegetable patch or a sleek, modern 2.5L designer model for patio pots, our range from leading brands like Burgon & Ball and Eva Solo offers the perfect balance of durability and ergonomics.

Featuring precision spouts for targeted hydration and comfortable handles for easy pouring, these essential gardening tools ensure your plants receive the exact care they need to thrive throughout the seasons.

A decent rake will keep your lawn free from leaves, while a weed fork has sharp, short prongs to make light work of dandelions and the like without getting your hands too dirty.

Spades are great for digging flower beds – those with D-handles can be uncomfortable, while a T-handle is much better if you have larger hands.

A good garden fork is your flower bed’s best friend as it’s great for turning the soil, which helps to aerate and mix nutrients. It’s not to be confused  with a pitchfork, which has much thinner prongs.

For smaller areas, a hand-held cultivator will do the job nicely with its specially-designed head. Be sure to choose the right length of fork or spade for your height to minimise back strain.

Gloves protect your hands in harsh weather or  from sharp twigs and bushes, and will make holding heavy tools much more comfortable. Opt for a padded garden kneeler to save your knees while you plant and dig.

An apron helps protect your clothes while you’re gardening, and a gardener’s utility belt is handy for holding small tools and personal items like glasses and keys.

If you keep your tolls sharp, clean and in good repair, they should last longer

Spray a light coating of general-purpose oil over metal parts to prevent rusting, if your tools do begin to rust with age, just use a wire brush to freshen them up

Have the blades of your power tools sharpened and balanced by a professional if they’re chipped or blunt

Remove dried soil from wooden handles with a stiff brush, or a damp cloth – be sure not to soak the wood, as this may cause the handle to swell.

Oil your tool handles at the end of each season to make them last as long as possible

Use a flat engineer’s file to restore the cutting edge of hoes, spades and lawn-edging tools

Aerosol oil like WD-40, or lubricating oil will protect surfaces from rusting, just make sure you repeat the process every season

Wrap unused secateurs in oiled paper or cloth to prevent re-rusting, or store them in a dry place indoors

Replace wooden handle if they break – to separate the handle from the head, soak the joint overnight in easing oil to help loosen rusted screws or tight fittings

If your handle is still intact but just a bit worn, rub it smooth with sandpaper, then cover it generously with linseed oil and leave for several days before wiping with a soft rag before storing

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