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Tidy Up Like a Pro: The Best Tools for Summer Garden Maintenance

Tidy Up Like a Pro: The Best Tools for Summer Garden Maintenance

Tidy Up Like a Pro: The Best Tools for Summer Garden Maintenance

Summer is when your garden should shine โ€” not stress you out. Overgrown hedges, patchy lawns, and tangled borders are no match for the right tools.

Whether you're a weekend warrior or a landscaping pro, here are the must-have tools to get your garden back in shape โ€” all available at Town Tools.


โœ‚๏ธ 1. Electric Hedge Trimmer

Nothing makes a neater hedge faster. Look for:

  • Dual-action blades for clean cuts

  • Lightweight designs for easy handling

  • Corded or cordless options depending on your range

๐Ÿ›  Example: Sealey Cordless Hedge Trimmer 20V โ€“ quiet, powerful, and perfect for shaping hedges or shrubs.


๐ŸŒพ 2. Loppers & Pruning Shears

These are your go-to for thicker branches and detailed snipping:

  • Loppers: long handles for reach and leverage

  • Shears: compact and ideal for flowerbeds and fruit trees

๐Ÿ›  Example: Draper Heavy Duty Loppers โ€“ cushioned grips and carbon steel blades for clean branch cuts.


๐Ÿ‚ 3. Garden Rake & Leaf Grabbers

After pruning, the clear-up begins.

  • Use a wide-head rake for leaves, mulch, and grass clippings

  • Leaf grabbers are perfect for collecting in bulk

๐Ÿ›  Example: Faithfull Plastic Leaf Rake โ€“ durable and lightweight with a long handle.


๐ŸŒฑ 4. Pruning Saw or Garden Knife

Ideal for tough stems and woody shrubs:

  • Folding pruning saws are space-saving and efficient

  • Curved blades help cut on the pull stroke

๐Ÿ›  Example: Bahco Folding Pruning Saw โ€“ a compact powerhouse for heavy trimming jobs.


๐Ÿงค 5. Gardening Gloves

Donโ€™t forget protection:

  • Choose breathable fabric in summer

  • Reinforced palms for tool work

  • Waterproof options for soggy days

๐Ÿ›  Example: Portwest Gardening Gloves โ€“ flexible, grippy, and built to last.


๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Prep Before You Cut

  • Sharpen blades before each big job

  • Clear away any stones or debris

  • Work in cooler parts of the day to avoid sun stress (for you and the plants)


A tidy garden doesnโ€™t need to mean hours of graft โ€” not when youโ€™ve got theย right tools from Town Tools. Shop our range of landscaping gear and summer-ready essentials and make outdoor jobs easier.

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