Most evergreen formal hedges will benefit from two cuts each year, usually when they are actively growing from late spring to late summer. If you can only cut once do the job in September so that the hedge stays neat throughout the winter. Used for trimming grass. The wavy blades are designed to reduce the chance of grass or hedge cuttings being jammed between them during use. The tension of the blade can be adjusted by turning the central knob.
Traditional Forged garden shrubbery forks are designed for use in confined areas such as shrubberies and borders. The lightweight design is an excellent alternative to heavy digging and border forks. The forks have varnished ash handles that mould to the user's hand over time for comfort. The solid forging process used to make this tool, gives the tool its strength. By manufacturing the whole tool head out of one piece of steel, there are no areas of weakness caused by welds, which exist on non-forged products. The ash shaft on this tool is also inserted right down into the head of the tool, giving it maximum strength.
This Hand Fork is ideal for woring the top six inches of soil in flower beds, easily removign annual weeds by the root. The wooden handle will mature with time to suit the users hand. Built to last this trowel will keep you gardening for years to come.
Pruning is essential to keep shrubs and roses in good shape and to encourage flower and fruit production. The secateurs are suitable for cutting stems up to half an inch in diameter and for remvoingjaded flowers and shrubs, roses and border perennials.
Mini Bypass Trimming Shears for deadheading flowers on bedding palnts, annuals and herbceous perennials to stimuate new blooms and prevent plants from self-seeding. Mini Straight Cut Trimming Shears for pruning small plants regulary to keep them in shape and encourage growth.
Traditional Forged garden border spades are ideal for maintaining flower beds and herbaceous borders, digging out weeds, lifting plants and forking manure in confined spaces. The solid forging process used to make this tool, gives the tool its strength. By manufacturing the whole tool head out of one piece of steel, there are no areas of weakness caused by welds, which exist on non-forged products. The ash shaft on this tool is also inserted right down into the head of the tool, giving it maximum strength.
English Style stainless digging forks are ideal for removing plants, tending compost piles, aerating and turning soil. The digging forks are easier to handle compared to the traditional heavier forks which makes penetrating compact soil and breaking down lumps of earth much more manageable. Stainless steel tools are also very easy to clean.
Traditional Forged garden shrubbery spades are designed for use in confined areas such as shrubberies and borders. The lightweight design is an excellent alternative to heavy digging and border spades. The spades have varnished ash handles that mould to the user's hand over time which creates additional comfort. The solid forging process used to make this tool, gives the tool its strength. By manufacturing the whole tool head out of one piece of steel, there are no areas of weakness caused by welds, which exist on non-forged products. The ash shaft on this tool is also inserted right down into the head of the tool, giving it maximum strength.
Tradtional Forged garden digging forks are ideal for removing plants, tending to compost piles, aerating and turning soil. The digging forks are also easier to manage when dealing with heavy compacted soil and help break down big lumps of soild earth. The solid forging process used to make this tool, gives the tool its strength. By manufacturing the whole tool head out of one piece of steel, there are no areas of weakness caused by welds, which exist on non-forged products. The ash shaft on this tool is also inserted right down into the head of the tool, giving it maximum strength.
Dutch hoes have an angled blade and front cutting edge which has been designed for easy use in order to keep weeds at bay. The Dutch hoe is perfect for use in between seedlings, plants and shrubs. The 'U' shape of this hoe, allows earth to move easily over the blade.
Traditional Forged garden digging spades are ideal for digging in junprepared ground to improve draining and introduce air. This speeds up the process of organic matter breakdown and is suited to preparing soil for the planting of seeds, shrubs and vegetables. The solid forging process used to make this tool, gives the tool its strength. By manufacturing the whole tool head out of one piece of steel, there are no areas of weakness caused by welds, which exist on non-forged products. The ash shaft on this tool is also inserted right down into the head of the tool, giving it maximum strength.
Traditional Forged garden border forks are ideal for maintaining flower beds and herbaceous borders, digging out weeds, lifting plants and forking manure in confined spaces.The solid forging process used to make this tool, gives the tool its strength. By manufacturing the whole tool head out of one piece of steel, there are no areas of weakness caused by welds, which exist on non-forged products. The ash shaft on this tool is also inserted right down into the head of the tool, giving it maximum strength.
Pruning is essential to keep shrubs and roses in good shape and to encourage flower and fruit production. Anvil secateurs allow dead wood to be cut ouut of roses and other hardwood plants without the blades crossing over and jamming. For pruning of live wood, use bypasss secateurs.
English Style stainless border forks are ideally suited to maintaining flower beds and herbaceous borders, along with digging out weeds, lifting plants and forking in manure to confined spaces. The lightweight design of the stainless steel rangemake it easier to use in comparison to heavier traditional tools. Stainless steel tools are also very easy to clean.
English Style border spades have a narrower blade, which makes it the perfect alternative to the heavier traditional garden spade. It's size makes it ideal for digging between borders and in confined spaces without damaging existing plants. Stainless steel tools are also very easy to clean.
English Style stainless dutch hoes have an angled blade and front cutting edge which has been designed for easy use in order to keep weeds at bay. The dutch hoe is perfect for use in between seedlings, plants and shrubs. The 'U' shape of this hoe, allows earth to move easily over the blade.
Most deciduous trees are pruned when their growth is dormant, in late Autumn or early Winter or Spring. The extending handles lock into place over six possible locations. To operate, place the branch in the jaws and close the handles once without forcing them. Once you have gone as far as you can, release the handles to allow the ratchet to locate and repeat the operation until the job is done.
If you are caring for box hedging (Buxus sempervirens) then annual shaping is required. Box responds well to clippoing, this means new growth can be trimmed throughout the growing season (from may to September) to retain the plants' shape. Clip topiary specimens twice a year - in May or June and again in September. If you can only do the job once, do it in September.
English Style spring rakes are popular for scarifying lawns, removing unwanted moss growth and helping surface aeration. The spring rake also improves the quality of the lawn and is perfect for clearing up all garden tasks such as grass cuttings and leaves. Stainless steel tools are also very easy to clean.