RANGE REVIEW: HAND TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
products to help gardeners handle gardening tasks with ease.
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1. Deadhead to encourage more blooms
Deadheading is a vital task for summer gardens. By removing faded flowers, you can stimulate your plants to produce more blooms instead of setting seed. This not only prolongs the flowering period but also keeps your garden looking neat. Look for flowers that are wilting or have brown petals and use quality tools to make sharp, clean, and accurate cuts. The Wilkinson Sword Deadheading Snips (RRP £5.99) are light, pocket-sized snips which make quick work of deadheading and are ideal for precise trimming, cutting herbs, flower collecting and arranging. Trim off the faded flowers just above the first set of healthy leaves or buds being careful not to disturb the rest of the plant. Make deadheading a weekly routine to keep your plants blooming continuously. Summer heat can be harsh on your garden, making proper watering crucial. Ensure your plants receive enough water after deadheading, especially during dry spells.
2. Prune to keep plants healthy Summer is also the perfect time to
ilkinson Sword, a brand renowned for its precision and quality gardening tools, offers a range of
HELPING GARDENS TO FLOURISH IN ALL SEASONS
In the summer, gardens are at their most beautiful, but it is also when they require the most attention. Equally in the autumn gardens need to be tidied up and made ready for winter. Maintaining a vibrant and healthy garden during the year can be a fulfilling but challenging task and the right tools can make all the difference.
trim and prune shrubs, climbing plants and perennials. Trimming helps in shaping the plants and promoting healthy regrowth by removing dead or diseased branches. Identify areas for trimming such as overgrown stems or bushy sections. Use Wilkinson Sword’s Bypass Pruners (RRP £9.99) to carefully cut lush new growth and unruly stems. The pruners feature precise and durable carbon blades and a soft grip handle, perfect for clean, comfortable cutting. Trim back overgrowth and shape the plants strategically to ensure better air circulation and sunlight penetration.
3. Trim hedges to keep the garden tidy Trimming hedges is an essential task to keep your garden looking tidy and well-maintained. Regular trimming not only shapes the hedges to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space but also promotes healthy growth
COMPACT GARDEN DIGGING TOOLS
Wilkinson Sword has a handy range of compact and lightweight tools, perfectly sized for digging over your pots, tending to small bedding areas, or transplanting smaller plants.
The ergonomically designed weatherproofed ash handle of the Wilkinson Sword Stainless Steel Hand Fork is comfortable and high-quality. Ideal for planting and transplanting in the top six inches of the flowerbed or pot, the fork head is made from mirror-polished, rust-resistant stainless steel, and has a strong leather strap for easy storage. The Wilkinson Sword Stainless Steel Hand Transplanter is perfect for planting bulbs, bedding plants,
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and tending to confined areas. This narrow hand trowel includes handy depth measurements on the blade for consistent planting depths. The
handle is made of weatherproofed ash,
and the tool head is mirror-polished, rust-resistant stainless steel, with a leather strap for easy storage. The Wilkinson Sword Carbon Steel Hand Trowel has a carbon steel head with a hard-wearing epoxy finish to stay strong for many years to come. A weatherproofed contoured ash wood handle, and leather strap for hanging, this trowel is practical and comfortable to use. Great for tending to narrow areas of soil and small jobs.
by removing dead or diseased branches. It prevents hedges from becoming overgrown and disorderly, which can overshadow other plants and reduce sunlight penetration. Use Wilkinson Sword’s Telescopic Hedge Shears (RRP £37.99) to cut and trim tall and difficult to reach hedges with ease. The lightweight aluminium handles can be independently adjusted through four stages to ensure a safe and comfortable cutting position and the non-stick coated blade provides a defined, crisp cut.
4. Weed to keep garden bed’s looking pristine Weeds can quickly overrun your garden, competing with your plants for nutrients and water. Regular weeding is crucial to maintain a healthy garden. Wilkinson Sword’s Carbon Steel Dutch Hoe (RRP £24.99) makes it simple to remove weeds without disturbing your plants. Expertly crafted from high-quality carbon steel, the tool is reinforced in key areas for maximum strength and durability. The smooth, natural weatherproofed wooden handle provides a comfortable grip, while
the strong, traditional carbon steel head removes weeds with ease. It’s best to weed straight after rainfall as the soil is softer, making it easier to pull weeds out by the roots. Wilkinson Sword’s mission is to
provide gardening tools of premium quality and performance that help make gardening easier and more enjoyable! Reflecting 100 years of cutting excellence, the gardening tools collection comprises highly engineered quality products, including pruners, shears, loppers, stainless steel garden tools as well as a range of axes and multi-tools. Every product in the range is put through rigorous quality tests to ensure the high-quality design, durability and strength expected from this trusted brand. Every product comes with the reassuring stamp of a 10-year guarantee.
To find out more about Wilkinson Sword and to explore the product range visit www.
wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk.
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