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Garden Tools advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Garden Tools
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I tried Karcher's cordless grass trimmer - it transformed my lawn from scruffy to sharp in minutes
A great cordless trimmer that’s easy to use and performs well on all types of grass
By Zoë Phillimore
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I tried this lightweight cordless mower from VonHaus – it's under £200 and I'm so impressed with the results
A total game-changer for small and medium gardens, it's cordless and it even folds away for easy storing
By Annie Collyer
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My mum swears by this simple weeding tool – it makes light (and satisfying!) work of even the toughest weeds in the garden
It's a favourite now
By Sophie King
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These terracotta watering spikes keep my thirsty plants watered during scorching weather, even when I'm not at home
Here's why I'm loving this easy watering system in the hot weather
By Lisa Fazzani
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I've tested 6 of the best gardening gloves - this is the pair I'd recommend to protect your hands while you prune, dig and weed
Find a pair of gardening gloves to suit your needs with our top picks
By Lisa Fazzani
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I tested this £64.99 grass trimmer – it made light work of my messy lawn edges and weeds
This user-friendly cordless strimmer is convenient to store and super affordable
By Annie Collyer
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Best lawn mowers in 2025 – I'm a gardens editor, and these are the tried-and-tested models that get my stamp of approval
I've put the best models on the market to the test with my team of reviewers
By Jenny McFarlane
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This is the difference between pruning shears and scissors in the garden – they’re both essentials, but they have different strengths
Here's what you'll need each of them for
By Sophie King
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I can’t choose between these 2 pretty water butts at B&Q – It’s the stunning garden feature I never knew I needed
Who knew garden water butts could be so pretty
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 reasons you need a garden fork – it's a staple in any gardener's shed, with so many benefits
We've rounded up all of the ways you can use one
By Sophie King
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This is the difference between a spade and a shovel – because they're not the same tool!
Here's what you need to know before you buy
By Sophie King
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I tried the Gtech GT50 grass trimmer on my small lawn – it's made tidying my garden feel effortless and my back agrees
Edging and trimming capability set this lightweight grass trimmer apart from the rest, but do allow time for charging
By Joanne Lewsley
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I tested the budget-friendly Greenworks pressure washer – it quickly transformed my patio, fence and car
The Greenworks G40 really had its work cut out as I prepped the garden for summer
By Linda Clayton
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Aldi is selling a £30 portable pressure washer to clean up your patio and garden this summer
Run, don't walk to your local Aldi
By Kezia Reynolds
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QVC's electric Weed Sweeper cleared my entire patio of weeds in less than 15 minutes – it's now my favourite garden tool
No need for harsh chemicals, plus no more aching back or sore knees
By Lisa Fazzani
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I tested the LawnMaster hover lawn mower on my dog-ravaged lawn and found it makes light work of awkward and uneven spaces
No battery, no faff – this hover mower glides through grass in seconds
By Joanne Lewsley
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Gtech's Cordless Lawnmower CLM50 made cutting my grass a breeze – it's incredibly easy to use and set up
It's the smoothest I've ever mowed
By Sophie King
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Aldi is selling a robot lawn mower for under £200 - it's one of the cheapest on the market
I never thought I'd see 'Aldi' and 'robot mower' in the same sentence...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Are cordless pressure washers worth it? The pros and cons you need to know before you buy
We've weighed the benefits and drawbacks
By Sophie King
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The 8 things you didn't know you could pressure wash and how to clean them the right way, according to experts
Pressure washers are great for patios, but what else can you wash with them?
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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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
It's affordable and stylish
By Sophie King
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I tested this portable medium-pressure washer and found it perfect for lightweight cleaning tasks on the go
I tested this portable medium-pressure washer and found it perfect for lightweight cleaning tasks on the go
By Linda Clayton
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How to clean decking – experts reveal the best ways to scrub your deck with and without a pressure washer
Clear the leaves and debris and get your decking ready for spring with our easy how-to
By Lizzie Hudson
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How to clean a patio without a pressure washer – 6 quick and easy ways to rid of dirt and grime for a gleaming outdoor space
Spruce up your patio without the need for a pressure washer
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to store a strimmer for winter - from protecting the power source to choosing the perfect location
How will you be storing your strimmer this winter?
By Lauren Bradbury
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The easy lawnmower hack that will give you lush grass this autumn – and it's all about height
Keen to keep your garden looking its best this autumn? This hack could prove the answer...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The one garden tool you should invest in if you have no storage space, according to a professional gardener
This multi-purpose tool is a small space lifesaver
By Lauren Bradbury