The long and short of it

Borders and raised beds can sometimes present a bit of a problem for the gardener – there’s not enough room for a full-sized digging spade or fork, but your hand tools can’t quite reach the full depth of the bed. This new range from Devon-based firm Greenman Garden Tools solves that at a stroke, coupling hand-tool sized stainless-steel heads with extra-long, ergonomic ash handles. From £13.99 each (greenmangardentools.com).