KEEP CUTTING

It is prime time for snip-snip-snipping to keep the colour coming in the garden, so it’s a pleasure to reach for Burgon & Ball’s Ergo deadheader (above) to speed through the job. The pruner has scissoraction blades and carries a ten-year guarantee. It has been designed to fit snugly in one hand, with a loop over the index finger to improve manoeuvrability and allow you to dangle it if you need to pick something up. All you need is a trug over your other arm to collect the trimmings. It costs £9.99 from Burgon & Ball (burgonandball.com).