Tools on Test

Garden tools review: weeding border at Barnsdale Gardens with a Sneeboer Weeding Trowel

Sneeboer Weeding Trowel & Perennial Spade

We put two Sneeboer hand tools to the test at Barnsdale Gardens: a long-bladed weeding trowel for deep-rooted weeds and precise planting and a compact perennial spade for dividing and...

Sneeboer Weeding Trowel & Perennial Spade

We put two Sneeboer hand tools to the test at Barnsdale Gardens: a long-bladed weeding trowel for deep-rooted weeds and precise planting and a compact perennial spade for dividing and...

Jon Brocklebank collecting leaves at Barnsdale Gardens using the Spear & Jackson Leaf Grabbers

Spear & Jackson Leaf Grabber

After around ten years of using Spear & Jackson Leaf Grabbers at Barnsdale Gardens, we take a closer look at this simple but remarkably useful garden tool. From autumn leaves...

Spear & Jackson Leaf Grabber

After around ten years of using Spear & Jackson Leaf Grabbers at Barnsdale Gardens, we take a closer look at this simple but remarkably useful garden tool. From autumn leaves...

Jon Brocklebank using the Webb Cordless Rear Roller Rotary Lawnmower WEV20X2LM38RRB4X at Barnsdale Gardens

Webb WEV20X2LM38RRB4X 40V 38cm (15″) Cordless R...

We put the Webb 40V 38cm Rear Roller Lawnmower through its paces at Barnsdale Gardens, testing both collection and mulching. With cordless convenience, easy storage and a traditional striped finish,...

Webb WEV20X2LM38RRB4X 40V 38cm (15″) Cordless R...

We put the Webb 40V 38cm Rear Roller Lawnmower through its paces at Barnsdale Gardens, testing both collection and mulching. With cordless convenience, easy storage and a traditional striped finish,...

Jon Brocklebank using the Kent & Stowe Stainless Steel Digging Spade at Barnsdale Gardens

Kent & Stowe Stainless Steel Digging Spade

We tested the Kent & Stowe Stainless Steel Digging Spade in the demanding conditions at Barnsdale Gardens, from preparing borders to digging drought-hardened clay soil. Discover how this traditional stainless...

Kent & Stowe Stainless Steel Digging Spade

We tested the Kent & Stowe Stainless Steel Digging Spade in the demanding conditions at Barnsdale Gardens, from preparing borders to digging drought-hardened clay soil. Discover how this traditional stainless...

Jon Brocklebank using the Stihl HLA 140 Cordless Long Reach Hedge Trimmer at Barnsdale Gardens

Stihl HLA 140 Cordless Long Reach Hedge Trimmer

We tested the Stihl HLA 140 Cordless Long Reach Hedge Trimmer on taller hedges at Barnsdale Gardens. Powerful, quiet and highly adjustable, it handled a range of hedge-cutting tasks with...

Stihl HLA 140 Cordless Long Reach Hedge Trimmer

We tested the Stihl HLA 140 Cordless Long Reach Hedge Trimmer on taller hedges at Barnsdale Gardens. Powerful, quiet and highly adjustable, it handled a range of hedge-cutting tasks with...

Gardena AquaZoom Compact Oscillating Sprinkler

Gardena AquaZoom Compact Oscillating Sprinkler

We put the Gardena AquaZoom Compact Sprinkler to work across the allotment and gardens at Barnsdale. With adjustable spray width, excellent stability and even water coverage, it’s a smart solution...

Gardena AquaZoom Compact Oscillating Sprinkler

We put the Gardena AquaZoom Compact Sprinkler to work across the allotment and gardens at Barnsdale. With adjustable spray width, excellent stability and even water coverage, it’s a smart solution...