• The stainless blade of the lawn edger cuts easily through turf .

What the experts say...

Verdict: The wide-topped handle of this edger really made me stand up straight and insert the blade downwards rather than at an angle. The blade is also very wide so lawns with straight edges can be very quickly edged... Not the lightest of tools, although it feels like it would last a lifetime, which would justify the price… Rating: ****. Garden News, 17 February 2009

Lawn Reshapers - A half-moon cutter is a very handy tool for those who like to cut beds out of lawn or keep existing lawn edges defined. This model is beautifully crafted: its broad head holds a large boot and it cuts long runs at a decent speed. The sturdy ash shaft and handle makes the cutting action easy. Over £50 Best Buys, Gardens Monthly, November 2008

This model has a nice broad head, which will accommodate large boots and cut long, straight runs at a decent speed. The sturdy shaft is made from ash, as is the wide handle, which makes the cutting action easy and comfortable. All in all, it's a thoroughly well-designed tool:
Pros: Great build quality and a sensible all-round design.
Cons: Hard to fault, other than the rather frightening price.
Overall: A pleasure to use; view it as an investment purchase
Verdict: ****** (Top Marks)
The Cutting Edge - Assessment by Julie Hollobone and Paul Wagland, Gardens Monthly, May 2008.

• Measures 100cm/39” long x 33cm/13” wide
• Strong aluminium handles
• Super-strong glass reinforced nylon paddles are very durable and easy to clean
• Row of teeth on one paddle aids collection of material
• Weighs only 1.6kg
• Easy to operate scissor action
• Ideal for collecting horse manure, prickly or thorny prunings, hedge trimmings, grass clippings, leaves - any garden waste in fact!

What The Experts Say...
"This is the sort of garden aid that you can adapt to your needs and can be used in any type of garden. If backache is a problem or you've got some thorny customers in the border then it should prove invaluable"
Julia Heaton, Amateur Gardening, July 2009

"Bad backs are all too common among gardeners, which is not surprising given the amount of bending that has to be done. Although at first sight a bit gimmicky, the Grab-O-Saurus could well prove essential to many gardeners as it can lift loads of plants, hedge and tree cuttings, garden produce and much more.
The two long handles complete with teeth on one of the paddles provide quite a lot of grip and allow you to lift up much more than you might expect from a tool of this kind.
Best used from a standing position, I found it ideal for lifting up large chunks of grass clippings, leaves and other debris to put in barrows; also for removing the contents from barrows into composters.
The Grab-O-Saurus measures 1m (3ft) long and weighs 1.6kg."
Gifts for Gardeners... by Angela Youngman for Kitchen Garden magazine, Dec 2008

• Double tined - Ideal for use in gardens to rake and pick up autumn leaves, grass cuttings, weeds and garden debris.
• The tines interlock forming a tight grip enabling the user to manoeuvre the contents to a tidy bag or refuge bin without any spillage.
• This amazingly effective double-tined Rake'n'Scoop offers maximum rakeability.
• Ideal for clearing lawns and beds.
• The interlocking claws rake through soil, grass and shingle with ease to scoop up unwanted deposits such as leaves, twigs, grass cuttings etc.

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