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The 10 gardening tools you need this summer

Looking for a little help to make your garden shine?
Chris Warnes

In caring for your garden, you get out what you put in. However there’s no reason not to invest in some essential tools each year to get the jobs done efficiently and with ease.

Here are our Top 10 must-have tools to help get your garden in shape this summer.

1. Compost bin

The ultimate recycler, a compost system will reuse household waste to feed your garden and, in turn, you. 150 Litre Compost Bin Kit, $69.00, Tumbleweed

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2. Spade

Essential for digging, planting, moving soil, turning compost and all-round garden efficiency. Fiskars Light Pointed Digging Spade, $42.58, Bunnings

3. Flexible tubs

Can’t live without for carrying, collecting, harvesting and storing. 42L Flexible Tub – Green, $5, Kmart

4. Long-handled cultivator

Will save your back when weeding and turning soil. 3 tine large cultivator, $115, Phillip and Lea

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5. Keystart lawn mower

Splurge on quality, reliability and ease of operation. Victa Ultimate lawn mower, $999, Taylors Mowers

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6. Soaker hose

Saves time and increases water efficiency. Pope 15m Water Weeper Soaker Hose, $27.94, Bunnings

7. Secateurs

The best pair you can afford – literally cuts your pruning jobs in half. Barnel B808 Heavy Duty Precision Pruner, $55, Forestry Tools

8. Gardening gloves

Invest in a new pair each year to protect your hands and reduce the risk of spreading disease. Sprout Goatskin Gardening Gloves, $25.95, DIY Gardener

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9. Leaf shredder

Make your own compost and clear the decks in one action. Ozito 2400W Silent Electric Shredder, $309, Bunnings

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10. Garden cart

Keeps you on the go from A to B and does the heavy lifting for you. 250kg Poly Dump Cart, $129, Edisons

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