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
• Hand forged in the finest stainless steel • Individually shaped, polished and sharpened by hand • Fitted with a fine quality ash handle • Sharpness, balance and comfort makes for good tools • Height 90cm • Planter cone diameter 6cm and 12.5cm in depth
‘A smooth ash handle and a hand-forged, individually shaped and sharpened stainless steel cutter make this the undisputed king of planters. Choose this Sneeboer tool (above right) if you’re putting in heaps of bulbs or if you have clay soil. It’ll last you a lifetime.’ CSMA (Civil Service Motoring Association), October 2008
"Sneeboer, the Rolls-Royce of garden tools, offers one in stainless steel with a traditional wooden handle..." Telegraph Gardening, 23 Feb 2009
"The Confidential View... At hip height the Sneeboer will assist bulb planting for those with bad backs. The cross handle also helps twist the cutter out of the earth. It cuts cleanly into the soil and the action easily removes the clod of earth from the previous hole. The width of the cutter at the end of the hole is slightly narrower than the top, so the last clod has to be shaken out with a bit more force (however, this may be just my horrible sticky clay soil)." Durability = 5, Style = 4, Useability = 4 Garden Confidential, Autumn/Winter 2008
"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