Tools & Equipment

January is a good time to think about your crop rotation and what quantities you will be growing.  What was a success last year, what did you have a glut of – and what did no one like?

After investing in a high quality pruning tool or secateurs, it is worth taking a little time to keep them in good working order. A clean and sharp pruning tool will make the job easier and also lower the risk of infection to plants.

Unlike the bigger tools such as spades and forks hand tools are a more personal thing and are often appreciated in different ways.  First and foremost the tool has to be correct one for the job – but there are other considerations such as weight, reach, versatility, appearance and the all important tactile nature of the handle.  All of these...

Winter is an ideal time to prune, as the lack of leaves on deciduous trees and shrubs enables you to see what you’re doing.  As the trees are dormant cuts are less likely to bleed and will quickly callous over before growth begins again in Spring. Reasons for Pruning Removing dead, diseased or damaged material will help keep the plant...

Pruning helps maintain the balance between wood and fruit as it causes dormant buds in the old wood to produce growth that will become the next fruiting wood. Getting rid of old unproductive branches is vital for disease control and to improve air circulation. It also makes fruit picking easier! Keep all blades oiled, sharp and clean. Strong alcohol, such as...

Det finns inget dåligt väder, bara dåliga kläder a Swedish saying that translates as Níl aon droch aimsir ann, ach droch éadaí - There is no bad weather, only bad clothing.  A nice smug saying that in Ireland translates to making sure you have quality rain gear! Years of unpleasant experiences all come down to making sure rain kit –...

Beautiful to look at and a pleasure to use our Copper Garden Tools are amazing!  Sharp and lightweight they will give years of service. Why Chose Copper Garden Tools They have a much longer lifespan than tools made from iron. Copper is not magnetic – so does not disrupt the electrical fields in the soil. The design of these garden...

We stock over 300 tools from the simplest hand planter to the professional blocker and out of that we have a top ten for you to mull over. Whilst some tools on the list are newly popular, there are some that are consistent favourites with our customers over the years. Our tools are definitely for life - not just for...