Tools on Test

Weeding at Barnsdale Gardens with the Niwaki Hori Hori

Niwaki Hori Hori Weeding Trowel with Canvas Sheath

The Hori Hori Japanese Weeding Trowel is a short hand-tool consisting of a beechwood handle and a carbon steel blade.

Niwaki Hori Hori Weeding Trowel with Canvas Sheath

The Hori Hori Japanese Weeding Trowel is a short hand-tool consisting of a beechwood handle and a carbon steel blade.

Niwaki Sentei Secateurs used to prune Bay at Barnsdale Gardens

Niwaki Sentei Secateurs

Niwaki describe these secateurs as designed for light use but at Barnsdale Gardens we don’t generally do light use, so they’ve been really put through their paces.

Niwaki Sentei Secateurs

Niwaki describe these secateurs as designed for light use but at Barnsdale Gardens we don’t generally do light use, so they’ve been really put through their paces.

Burgon & Ball RHS Endorsed 9-inch Deck & Scrubbing Brush

Burgon & Ball RHS Endorsed 9-inch Deck & Scrubb...

I used the brush to give some decking a good clean then I had a go at some slabs which had a combination of green algae and dried pigeon droppings.

Burgon & Ball RHS Endorsed 9-inch Deck & Scrubb...

I used the brush to give some decking a good clean then I had a go at some slabs which had a combination of green algae and dried pigeon droppings.

Burgon & Ball FloraBrite® Yellow Pocket Pruners

Burgon & Ball FloraBrite® Pocket Pruners

They feel sturdy yet lightweight (150g) and as they’re small (17cm) ideal for carrying in a pocket, the blades are made of high-carbon steel so very strong and likely to...

Burgon & Ball FloraBrite® Pocket Pruners

They feel sturdy yet lightweight (150g) and as they’re small (17cm) ideal for carrying in a pocket, the blades are made of high-carbon steel so very strong and likely to...

Jon Brocklebank using RHS endorsed Burgon & Ball Small Groundbreaker Spade at Barnsdale Gardens

Burgon & Ball Small Groundbreaker Spade - RHS E...

This spade is designed for digging over and breaking up heavy ground. It has a Y-shaped ash handle and a pointed stainless steel head with wide comfort treads across the...

Burgon & Ball Small Groundbreaker Spade - RHS E...

This spade is designed for digging over and breaking up heavy ground. It has a Y-shaped ash handle and a pointed stainless steel head with wide comfort treads across the...

Burgon & Ball Weed slice being used on the Allotment at Barnsdale Gardens

Burgon & Ball Weed Slice

The Weed Slice is similar in function to a hoe but a little different in how it works, the idea is that it skims through soil and gravel to slice...

Burgon & Ball Weed Slice

The Weed Slice is similar in function to a hoe but a little different in how it works, the idea is that it skims through soil and gravel to slice...