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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 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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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
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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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Best pressure washers – the 6 machines we rate highest on the market
The best fit for every cleaning requirement
By Molly Cleary
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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 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
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'I'm a professional gardener and these are the best gardening tools to buy on Amazon Prime Day'
Not sure what to buy this Amazon Prime Day? These are the pro gardening tools worth investing in for a neat and tidy garden
By Kayleigh Dray
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Act fast – our top-rated Karcher pressure washer is on sale
Blast the filth from your driveway and outdoor space with this game-changing device
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The £10.98 Amazon gardening tool that will help you banish dandelions from your garden instantly
Sick of dandelions popping up in your garden? You need this clever tool
By Kayleigh Dray
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My gardening pro mum introduced me to the Root Slayer – it's a must-have shovel for weeding and tackling tough roots
Here's why I'm digging the Root Slayer
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tested the Flymo Easiglide 300v Electric Hover lawnmower and it made light work of long, damp grass in my small lawn
We took the Flymo Easiglide 300v Electric Hover lawnmower out for a spin to see if its easy handling and manoeuvrability are ideal for a small to medium lawn
By Joanne Lewsley