trowelinaction1Hand Trowel used in weeding, preparing and planting.

 

 

 

 

 

forkHand 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.

 

 

chromespadeGarden 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.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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edgetrimmerHalf 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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I tend to have protective barrier skin cream Derma Guard to prevent chaps on my hands (applied once in the morning and again after lunch)

Ivydene Gardens Tool Shed:
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As an Organic Gardener, I design, construct and maintain private gardens. I can also advise and teach you in your own garden.

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