<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Garden-tools ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ My lawn is dry and compacted, but this weed puller made removing even the most stubborn dandelions a breeze – in half the time, too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/gardena-weed-puller 75x9hZzNnmDXkYRnyR4DDm Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 things I wish I knew before buying a robot lawn mower – the biggest lessons I've learned after testing 5 machines this year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-buying-a-robot-lawn-mower bSXffp7ZdWUxuYJMCSygwX Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This compact grow table is the perfect way to start a vegetable patch in a small garden – my crops are thriving! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/elho-green-basics-grow-table yY3gZoejxAAWsoLXJFwknQ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve found a stash of the most stylish water butts to harvest rainwater and make your garden look good while doing it – my top picks from rattan to galvanised steel ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/garden-trading-pretty-water-butts SYXCEwib3gUTBAVGGns4Md Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:04:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Shark BlastBoss is the gardening companion I never knew I needed – it's cordless, lightweight and ultra-convenient ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/shark-blastboss-all-in-one-cordless-air-blasting-system srfYHmyvCzYt4JAu7uHpMf Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:28:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't waste your money on Aldi's bargain robot mower – this is the budget alternative that will make looking after your lawn effortless this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/aldi-robot-mower-alternative fUXjCrwsmNwwHybw7gSGpC Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Karcher's new pressure washer is powerful, speedy and fuss-free – it made my grimy garden look shiny and new ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/karcher-k5-comfort-premium-pressure-washer-review BEQN3ej9ya2arCmvPrG97B Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi is selling a weed burner to banish weeds and light BBQs for £15 – this is everything you need to know about how to use this clever multi-tool ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/aldi-weed-and-bbq-burner J6X8UZpbNFRbn29wY8XNHV Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:49:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been persuaded to ditch my shed for a garden wardrobe – it's the ultimate storage solution for freeing up space in a tiny garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/swap-shed-for-garden-wardrobe f7ZFGCM5PUHAspu8TWcc7e Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ STIHL's new cordless grass trimmer is quieter than other models, with just as much power – it tidied my lawn edges in no time ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/stihl-fsa-50-cordless-grass-trimmer-review jWKYbybDPpJFNKv6WZGMeD Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I always thought robot lawn mowers were too complicated, but this Bosch one makes setup *so* easy – and it’s perfect for small gardens ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/bosch-visimow18v-100-robot-lawn-mower-review gQiaexUQTfpcN5Cv7fFjxg Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, garden sheds, IKEA's sleek space-saving garden cabinet is a must-have for tiny gardens and will hold all your tools ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/ikea-kolbjorn-cabinet 7ruYcJmzbZUagbqgavDa9D Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:52:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Argos is selling the chicest scalloped potting table – it’s perfect for showing off potted plants in a tiny garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/argos-home-green-scallop-potting-table RxuZ5nEDboq5X5VEuhs2n3 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every spotless patio owner uses a pressure washer in the spring – this £35 Aldi version is one of the most affordable I’ve seen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/aldi-ferrex-small-pressure-washer-and-ferrex-wall-and-patio-cleaner n2Le9cnGCPnCn5i7iv8Fw8 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This smart Karcher pressure washer made my patio and garden look brand new again – it's a cleaning powerhouse that blasts away winter grime effortlessly ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/karcher-k7-smart-control-pressure-washer-review KQYS8PiBsCgr5oHHZ26hsP Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I never thought robot lawn mowers were worth the hype, but these 4 smart machines convinced me they're ideal for busy gardeners – and easy to set up ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/best-robot-lawn-mowers LJHeDcaJt7bafrYyLaB455 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:48:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi is dropping a £50 electric lawnmower this weekend – but is it really worth it? I review garden tools, here's what I think ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/aldi-electric-lawnmower-is-it-worth-it KtyFYB8aYYPHyFk5HWtdL5 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ George Home's new bargain potting bench is one of the most stylish I've seen – it's perfect for small spaces and tight budgets ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/george-home-potting-bench FJiDQf8ueBPQZNUHnK8GzA Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm recommending this £1.50 IKEA garden essential to everyone this planting season – it's the most used tool in my small courtyard garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/ikea-potting-mat k9aRVNHL9Fiy6kNXBqYj4X Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This January garden tool care task is so important – it could mean the difference between healthy and infected plants in the spring ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/why-gardeners-disinfect-their-tools-in-january aTuQWDAMt33h3L5hJU8GfH Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t throw your secateurs away just yet – these are the products I’ll be using in 2026 to refresh my garden tools ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/garden-tool-care-products Dh9mrHYJ7dHdBGrTn3qCc6 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:35:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ These secateurs gave me the most satisfying pruning session of my life – they cut through stems like butter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/niwaki-sentei-secateurs-japanese-gardening-tools j25eCWCZLucufATAicWqmE Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wrendale's garden kneeler changed the way I garden – it's so comfortable, it's beautifully designed, and it's lasted me years ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/wrendale-designs-daisy-chain-garden-kneeler pmXKFtVx5pEzj3wXZSMaDE Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:11:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £44.99 leaf vacuum sucks up wet leaves and makes brilliant mulch to prep my garden for winter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/vonhaus-leaf-blower-vacuum-and-mulcher 2jjR3e5UtCpD5jNm6LKasQ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:08:13 +0000 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:57:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ever heard of a Leaf Chief? It’s the answer to clearing the fallen leaves in your garden quickly and effortlessly ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/garden-force-leaf-chief-leaf-and-grass-collector ZpdSZpHo2z7AkeJ8adSW9f Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:10:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £6 long-handled bulb planter made light work of planting my spring bulbs for next year – I'll never get down on my hands and knees again ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/qvc-long-handled-bulb-planter wpT4Fdrwvf6WFgiFRTA23n Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:01:23 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ If I could take just 6 pairs of secateurs into 2026 with me, it would be these – they make pruning so much easier ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/best-secateurs 9mjEF4q9k8Wy8dNmNjs5qh Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:36:34 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:28:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I removed the trickiest weeds from my path and driveway in under an hour using this clever weeding duo ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/workpro-weeding-tool-set nDzgT8SiJGxE4GLFtAzvHR Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Karcher's cordless grass trimmer - it transformed my lawn from scruffy to sharp in minutes ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/karcher-ltr-18-30-grass-trimmer-review FrKUZBgjHxrMmaCJ5vuNPk Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this lightweight cordless mower from VonHaus – it's under £200 and I'm so impressed with the results ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/vonhaus-cordless-lawn-mower-40v-review tcm8muXQgbCRTkDMdNfTNX Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My mum swears by this simple weeding tool – it makes light (and satisfying!) work of even the toughest weeds in the garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/wolf-garten-weed-extractor-tool RMbedj6RwBSTAbng5CQXU Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These terracotta watering spikes keep my thirsty plants watered during scorching weather, even when I'm not at home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/terracotta-watering-spikes fr7LYnvHTgpigMbPXhK5U5 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:26:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've tested 6 of the best gardening gloves - these are the pairs I'd recommend to protect your hands while you prune, dig and weed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/best-gardening-gloves gZNJayhpnpGJMnt2EqsVfb Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this £64.99 grass trimmer – it made light work of my messy lawn edges and weeds ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/vonhaus-g-series-cordless-grass-trimmer-review XgNp5chRAPrLmkLhEgcBdV Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the difference between pruning shears and scissors in the garden – they’re both essentials, but they have different strengths ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/difference-between-pruning-shears-and-scissors KmVCtYDy2Mf87cWVRze86Z Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can’t choose between these 2 pretty water butts at B&Q – It’s the stunning garden feature I never knew I needed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/b-and-q-water-butt-with-built-in-planter ZQUrKc7GqnyQvMtGheSumP Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't confuse a leaf blower with a leaf vacuum – this is how to choose the right one for clearing small and large gardens quickly and easily ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/leaf-blower-vs-leaf-vacuum 5se8Jm6JcxWq3X4m3opAjX Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 reasons you need a garden fork – it's a staple in any gardener's shed, with so many benefits ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/what-is-a-garden-fork-used-for uaanzMAHdK2jSykjsc5acZ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the difference between a spade and a shovel – because they're not the same tool! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/spade-vs-shovel 8Wz87Wn6Vh9ijFPyw7ktKG Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the Gtech GT50 grass trimmer on my small lawn – it's made tidying my garden feel effortless and my back agrees ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/gtech-gt50-grass-trimmer-review nZxvZ5UVZGnviuMcVFiP2f Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:21:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the budget-friendly Greenworks pressure washer – it quickly transformed my patio, fence and car ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/greenworks-g40-pressure-washer ujGsCbAStnTrTpVVPKnmKQ Wed, 28 May 2025 14:00:30 +0000 Thu, 29 May 2025 08:49:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi is selling a £30 portable pressure washer to clean up your patio and garden this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/aldi-portable-pressure-washer oVMPqTi5ji4CUrTNabd2nK Wed, 28 May 2025 09:25:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ QVC's electric Weed Sweeper cleared my entire patio of weeds in less than 15 minutes – it's now my favourite garden tool ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/qvc-weed-sweeper RGpoYorMD6YQG7EWNEYprT Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the LawnMaster hover lawn mower on my dog-ravaged lawn and found it makes light work of awkward and uneven spaces ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/lawnmaster-1800w-electric-hover-lawn-mower-review x5BMno8yjAvrbCHbEPWHY3 Mon, 26 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gtech's Cordless Lawnmower CLM50 made cutting my grass a breeze – it's incredibly easy to use and set up ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/gtech-cordless-lawnmower-clm50-review iupfcedZrKw4gCeeT8qRfZ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:44:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi is selling a robot lawn mower for under £200 – it's one of the cheapest on the market ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/aldi-robot-lawn-mower MEdVRc5LbzBC6C8HQk7GVD Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:45:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 8 things you didn't know you could pressure wash and how to clean them the right way, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/things-you-didnt-know-you-could-pressure-wash eVp9hjjzFEBKv8YVRALxBL Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was introduced to this clever heart-shaped trowel 2 months ago, and now I'll never garden without it – it's made planting seedlings so easy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/new-burgon-and-ball-heart-shaped-planting-trowel zjEpzbgMSBFPBAvqN7YF9L Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:10 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave my outdoor space a quick glow up with this budget pressure washer – it's perfect for tackling fences, garden furniture and more ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/flymo-easiclean-li-plus-pressure-washer-review pLKMFaZgFq5qw4CdFHAusE Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:00:10 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to store a strimmer for winter - from protecting the power source to choosing the perfect location ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-store-a-strimmer-for-winter KkLS6ZxySkh6YtwQjoDv8e Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:53:30 +0000