Gardening essentials: best garden tools
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1. Ergo Deadheader
This ergonomic deadheader nestles neatly in the palm and has an index-finger loop for stability. It features high-quality scissor-action blades and comes with a ten-year guarantee.
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2. Sarah Raven Suede Apron
Sturdy but stylish, this dark-brown suede gardening apron is ideal for holding heavy tools. Handmade in the UK, it is 47cm wide and 34cm high and has an adjustable 92cm waist strap so one size fits all.
3. Felco Model 2 Original Secateurs
Recommended by professionals, these well-balanced pruning secateurs have strong aluminium alloy handles, Swiss precision-made replaceable steel blades, and a rubber cushion shock absorber.
4. Kew Compact Topiary Shears
With 107mm high-carbon steel blades for precision cutting and non-slip PVC grips, these compact shears are good for topiary and bonsai trees.
5. Kneeler
This waterproof padded kneeler is handmade in Britain using waxed cotton and real leather, and has a handle for easy carrying and storage.
6. Niwaki Hori Hori Trowels
A traditional Japanese trowel with a 17cm carbon steel blade that can be used for digging, planting, chopping and weeding. It has a birch handle and comes with a canvas sheath for storage.
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