Plant life

Give your arden a makeover with this shed-load of ear

Terrific tools for part-time pruners

1 Netatmo Rain Gauge

This add-on for the Netatmo Weather Station tells you exactly how much it’s bucketed it down, so you know when your plants are adequately drenched. £59 / netatmo.com

2 Truflame Solar Torch Light

No need for a plug here – this light is entirely solar-powered. And its simulated moving flame looks uncannily like the real deal. £25 / thesolarcentre.co.uk

3 Hozelock Cloud Controller

Attach this gadget to your hose and partner it with the free app, and you’ll be able to water your thirsty flowers remotely. £135 / hozelock.com

4 Burgon & Ball Dig The Glove – Denim

You don’t generally associate men’s fashion with yanking up weeds, but these breathable gardening gloves look great. £14.99 / burgonandball.com

5 PKS Bronze Trowel

Green-fingered status can’t be achieved without a decent trowel. As well as being shiny, this bronze one is tougher than your average stainless-steel tool. £40 / farrar-tanner.co.uk

6 Bosch Easyprune

Unleash these bad boys on the hedge and you’ll feel like Edward Scissorhands. The cordless Easyprune can plough through inch-thick branches, no bother. £85 / bosch-garden.com