Five green gifts to make Father’s Day

IF your dad loves gardening, treat him to a gift that will keep him happy in the great outdoors, whether it’s a tool, outdoor footwear or a state-of-the-art lawnmower... MEN’S CHUNKY TREAD OUTDOOR CLOGS – FROM £25, BACKDOORSHOES.CO.UK These light, comfortable and hardwearing slip-ons are perfect for the man who frequently nips out to potter in the garden.

They’re waterproof, comfortable and lightweight, making them an ideal shoe to keep by the back door.

If he’s going further into beds and borders, they also don’t have the annoying holes in them that other competitors do. There are plain, understated versions or clogs with funky patterns including nuts and bolts, chickens, brogues, chillies and grass. Available in sizes 8 to 14.

FISKARS’ GS42 SERVO-SYSTEM GRASS SHEAR – £20 (WAS £24), WICKES

If your dad loves his lawn, he’ll want to edge it with this handy pair of grass shears which are light and precise, with an adjustable 360 degree cutting angle. The Fiskars Servo-System mechanism prevents the blade from jamming, while the thumb-operated locking mechanism ensures extra safety. For more stockist details visit fiskars.co.uk.

WOLF GARTEN MULTI-CHANGE TOOL – HANDLES FROM £4.99, TOOL HEADS FROM £9.99, WOLF GARTEN Save money and space with this multichange range which offers 27 tools in one through a series of interchangeable tool heads - they can be partnered with 15 different handles, giving different lengths and functionalities. Handle options include lightweight recycled aluminium, telescopic or FSC certified wood in a range of lengths and handle styles. Tools include grubbers, hoes, ridgers, weeders, millers and rakes. There are also an additional seven handheld tools for working in confined areas such as small beds, borders or containers. Available at wolfgarten-tools.co.uk and at most garden centres and hardware stores.

GARDEN CADDY – £24.99, BURGON & BALL This stylish garden caddy is perfect for keeping a few gardening essentials in, handy by the back door and ready for action. Store gloves, secateurs, twine, labels and pencils tidily in the metal caddy, then just grab and go, for a spot of impromptu gardening, whenever time allows. Available in Atlantic Blue, Gooseberry and Stone from Burgon

& Ball and good garden centres.

REVIVE YOUR GARDEN

BY NICK BAILEY – £25, KYLE BOOKS

If Dad’s garden needs rejuvenating, this new book by Gardeners’ World presenter Nick Bailey will help him restore his outdoor space back to health. Whether it’s an existing plot that has become tired, or a newly acquired garden that needs overhauling, this guide focuses on simple ideas, techniques and design solutions.

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Burgon & Ball caddy, £24.99