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
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
5. Keystart lawn mower
Splurge on quality, reliability and ease of operation. Victa Ultimate lawn mower, $999, Taylors Mowers
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
9. Leaf shredder
Make your own compost and clear the decks in one action. Ozito 2400W Silent Electric Shredder, $309, Bunnings
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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