Whether you’re a serious gardener or a green-thumbed dabbler, having the right tools for the job will make a world of difference. Here are some suggestions for tools that’ll save you time and effort and make those garden chores a little more enjoyable.

Niwashi Weeding Tool

There can’t be many gardeners who enjoy weeding, it’s the job many of us hate the most. There are plenty of tools to tackle the job well though, and the Niwashi Garden Tool will have you weeding like a pro. Featuring an expertly crafted angled blade, it minimises aggravation to your wrist as you cut into the soil and pull it towards yourself, and the sharp blade makes light work of breaking up compact beds or removing stubborn weeds. If you have weak wrists, you’ll find the job a lot easier with this gem as its design keeps your wrist in a comfy, natural position while doing the job.

Secateurs

A gardening essential for small pruning and deadheading jobs, secateurs are a tool you’ll use often so it’s worth investing in the right one for the job. Comfort and ease of use are key and will make gardening that much more pleasurable. Fiskars PowerGear Secateurs have an ergonomically designed FiberComp handle, an easily accessible locking device for the blades and a gear mechanism that eases the workload and eliminates strain and pain.

Round Point Shovel

The round point shovel may not be the most exciting tool in the shed, but this trusty workhorse is the best in the business for digging, scooping, transplanting, and moving compost, mulch and gravel. Choose one that’ll last and is comfy to grip. For tackling serious digging jobs, the Stanley Fatmax shovel has an oversized foot step to really power into the ground, a fiberglass handle and grip technology that reduces vibration and shock.

Bulb Planter

Now’s the perfect time to plant those spring and summer bulbs for colour, and a bulb planter will help remove the guesswork and get the job done right. The perfect tool to get your depth spot on, they make the job easier and faster. The lightweight, carbon steel Kent & Stowe Hand Bulb Planter is reliable for planting bulbs, seed potatoes and bedding plants, and features an ergonomic wooden handle and serrated edge for easy soil entry.

Pruning Saw

For those stubborn branches you can’t cut with hand pruners or loppers, a pruning saw will see you right. Coursely-toothed saws work better for thicker branches, but a finely-toothed, curved pruning saw is ideal for narrower, difficult-to-access branches. The Komelon Speed Cut Pro folding saw has a rust resistant curved blade made of high carbon steel for durability and extra sharp teeth. It’s tapered blade provides a smooth, fast cutting performance minimising harm to the cut branch.

Dual Wheel Rotary Edger

For trimming edges along flower beds, walkways and driveways that your mower can’t reach, you can’t go wrong with a dual wheel rotary edger. With self-sharpening blades for continual use, they make the job a breeze. The dual-tread adds stability and the serrated blades cut through grass with ease.

Midi hand fork

For removing leaves and debris in small areas that a full size rake can’t access, a hand fork is always useful, and they’re ideal for loosening soil and cleaning up your beds. The Kent & Stowe Midi Fork has a beautiful ash wood handle contoured for a super comfy grip, and is a perfect ‘midi’ size for extra reach, so is kinder on your back.

Pole Pruner

Tree trimming can be a tricky task when you’ve got to reach up really high. To get to those hard to access branches with both feet firmly on the ground, the Fiskars Pole Pruner will do the job. It’s light with an extendable handle so comfortable to use, has Power-Lever® technology to double the cutting power, and includes a saw, which can be assembled on the pole to cut larger branches.