Garden Tools
Garden Tools advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Garden Tools
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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 during testing
By Jennifer Oksien
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I never thought robot lawn mowers were worth the hype, but these 3 smart machines won me over
They're perfect for busy gardeners
By Sophie King
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The 9 best lawn mowers I'd recommend to any gardener as a Gardens Editor
My favourite tried-and-tested models
By Sophie King
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Aldi is dropping a £50 electric lawnmower this weekend – but is it really worth it? I review garden tools, here's what I think
It lands in stores this Thursday
By Annie Collyer
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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
No garden is complete without a potting bench
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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I'm recommending this £1.50 IKEA garden tool to everyone this planting season - it's the most used tool in my small courtyard garden
If you're sowing seeds or planting up houseplants this spring you need one of these
By Rebecca Knight
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If I could take just 6 pairs of secateurs into 2026 with me, it would be these
They make pruning so much easier
By Sophie King
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This January garden tool care task is so important – it could mean the difference between healthy and infected plants in the spring
It's the gold standard for garden hygiene
By Sophie King
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Don’t throw your secateurs away just yet – these are the products I’ll be using in 2026 to refresh my garden tools
They'll scrub your secateurs up like new!
By Sophie King
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Wrendale's garden kneeler changed the way I garden – it's so comfortable, and beautifully designed
It makes the perfect Christmas gift
By Sophie King
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This £44.99 leaf vacuum sucks up wet leaves and makes brilliant mulch to prep my garden for winter
It's my autumn garden essential
By Jenny McFarlane
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Ever heard of a Leaf Chief? It’s the answer to clearing fallen leaves in your garden
It even sweeps up pine needles!
By Sophie King
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This long-handled bulb planter is my secret to planting up all my spring bulbs easily and in record time
Quick, easy to use and with minimal bending over required, there was no aching back to suffer from afterwards
By Lisa Fazzani
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This compact lawn mower is a dream for small gardens – it's lightweight, easy to use and even includes a mulching function
Here's what I loved about the Gardena Handymower
By Joanne Lewsley
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I removed the trickiest weeds from my path and driveway in under an hour using this clever weeding duo
Get your hands on them and easily rid your outdoor space of weeds
By Jenny McFarlane
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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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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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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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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
Can't decide which one to buy? Here's what the experts say...
By Sophie King
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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


