BRUSH UP YOUR TOOLS

As the autumn weather kicks in, the mud does, too, so this tool-cleaning brush from the National Trust range by Charles Bentley could come in handy for sprucing up forks, trowels, mowers and even hedge cutters before putting them away. The handle is soft grip, which makes it comfortable to hold while you wield the black nylon bristles to clean off layers of mud and plant debris. It measures 46cm long and costs £5.99 (buydirect4u.co.uk).