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KEEP your garden up to date with the latest gardening gear. From a swanky cordless lawnmower to a state-of-the-art trowel, here are five super products that will help you pamper your plot.
Hayter Harrier 41 60V battery cordless range
The latest incarnation of the legendary Hayter Harrier, which first rolled out of the company’s Hertfordshire workshop in 1970, is a battery-powered model, right, that boasts a host of clever features. Suitable for cutting lawns up to 300 sq m, its height can be adjusted to cut as low as 13mm, and its motor will auto-adjust power to suit the length of grass and cutting conditions. A rear roller means it will leave behind nice stripes. £849, battery and charger extra (hayter.co.uk)
Kent & Stowe Capability Trowel
Inspired by the landscaper Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, Kent & Stowe have taken the humble trowel and elevated it to the next level, right. The stainless steel blade has a pointed end for easy entry into hard soil, and a serrated edge makes slicing through roots effortless. A depth gauge is useful for planting bulbs, while the metal cap at the end of the ash handle can be used to hammer in vine eyes. £14.99 (marshallsgarden.com)
SylvaGrow Farmyard
Don’t be confused by its name – this award-winning soil-improver, left, doesn’t contain farmyard manure. Endorsed by the RHS and approved by the Soil Association, it’s made from a combination of green waste and a by-product of the renewable energy industry. It will add nutrients to the ground, as well as improving its structure and ability to retain moisture. Suitable for use by vegans! £5.99, 50-litre bag (from garden centres nationwide)
Gardena Combisystem 3 in 1 Patio Cleaner
This clever multi-tool, right, is ideal for preparing patios and paving for summer without resorting to chemical cleaners. A triangular-shaped head features three tools: a narrow blade for hoicking debris out of narrow gaps, a curved blade for removing moss and weeds from wider gaps, and a metal brush that’s perfect for scraping moss and algae from the surface. It comes with a 25-year guarantee and can be connected to any Gardena combisystem handle. £21.99 (gardena.com/uk)
Mr Fothergill’s Tough Lawn Grass Seed
If you’re fed up with repairing dead patches on lawns caused by pet urine or heavy use over the summer, this grass seed mix, left, will come as something of a relief. It contains a blend of grasses that are ultra-resilient to wear and tear, and won’t turn yellow. Ideal for grass pathways. £5.95, 500g pack (from garden centres nationwide)