
Hand Trowel used in weeding, preparing and planting.

Hand Fork used in weeding, preparing and planting.
Stainless Steel Border Fork has a smaller blade than the Garden Fork, which is useful over long periods, eg soil aeration and turning, and for use in confined areas.

Garden Spade Treaded fibreglass 70cm (28in) PY handle the treaded version is easier to use on hard ground, and offers improved comfort and flexibility. The border spade is lighter than the garden spade and has a narrower blade particularly suited to work in confined spaces, or for long periods of digging.

Manure Fork with its four prongs makes easier carrying of vegetation and easier spreading of spent mushroom compost, garden compost or manure as a mulch.

Draw Hoe General Purpose Weeding Tool for bare and established plots. The draw hoes are useful for breaking up hard ground.


Half Moon Edging Knife aluminium shaft with T-handle, used for cutting a straight edge on grass. Cuts and lifts turf.
Mattock Grubbing Head 2.2kg (5lb) removes plants/shrubs/trees from ground.
Mini Shuvholer digs a 15cm (6in) diameter hole for posts.
Round Mouth Shovel 71cm (28in) YD handle moves material into a post hole, cement mixer or wheelbarrow.
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