This traditional Sneeboer lawn edger has a solid ash handle, a large grip making it very comfortable to use, a sharp stainless blade which cuts through turf with ease - and will make an impressive addition to any lawn-loving gardener's shed.
• 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.
A Sneeboer Bulb Planter is an essential tool when planting large quantities of bulbs, its clever design with long handle will certainly make light work of any bulb planting activity. Insert it into the ground, lift out the clod of earth, pop your bulb into the hole, then replace the clod of earth which is released when you make the next hole - Simple!
'Best Buy Bulb Planter' Telegraph Gardening
• Sneeboer hand forged stainless steel bulb planter • Individually shaped, polished and sharpened by hand • Fitted with a fine quality ash handle • Overall Height 90cm • Planter cone Measures 6cm in diameter and 12.5cm in depth
"Get Spring Bulbs In - From September to October plant as many daffodil and crocus bulbs as you can get into the ground. Your efforts will be well rewarded with a great show in spring. And, once planted, you need do nothing else to them... This is the essential tool for planting large quantities of bulbs in grass. Simply insert it into the ground, lift out the clod of earth, pop your bulb into the hole, then replace the soil." Garden Planner (September), Your Home magazine, June 2008
"For gardeners looking to light up their patch with some early colour, now is the time to get cracking and plant late winter/early spring flowering bulbs. Planting hundreds of bulbs using hand trowels can be a chore and a long handled bulb planter is worth its weight in gold, taking the strain out of planting and speeding up the whole process. The Sneeboer bulb planter is made to Sneeboer's usual exacting standards. The head has a handy foot plate and a good, sharp edge that cuts into turf with ease, and with a quick wiggle and twist removes a well formed plug of turf and soil, leaving behind a clean edged hole in which to place the bulb. I planted 50 bulbs in next to no time and found that not only was the tool easy to use, it also made planting a real pleasure." Matthew Wilson, Curator and Head of Site RHS Harlow Carr, Harrogate