Ten top tools for keeping the garden neat and tidy all summer long

As the summer holidays draw to a close, attention can focus once again on the garden rather than beaches and ice cream.
So here are ten top tools to make the most of the summer garden before autumn sets in. Remember that we sell the widest range of garden machinery in Europe and a visit to our site can usually solve your gardening problems and save you money at the same time.

After this dry summer many lawns are looking very patchy and need a little re-seeding and the MD 50lb walk behind spreader is a handy little machine to help with this.
For not only can it spread grass seed over large areas it will also be very handy during the winter for spreading salt and ice melts – just make sure you wash it out thoroughly after each use.
The hopper holds 50 lb and can take seed, fertilizer and ice melt with a spread of up to 12 feet.
The spread can be regulated by simply walking more slowly.
The flow rate is controlled by a lever on the handlebar. And there is a hopper screen to stop granular fertilizers from clogging.
This spreader is currently on special offer and costs £79.95, £40 less than the maker’s recommended retail price, is delivered free the next working day and has a one year guarantee from the makers.
There are also special prices on fertilizers when you buy this spreader.
Now if you have a larger garden with several paths or perhaps a tennis court or a barn you may have noticed they are looking a bit grubby at the moment.
This is where the MD Sweep 26 Lawn & Leaf Sweeper, currently on special offer comes into its own.
A really simple little machine it has stiff brushes driven by the wheels to sweep debris into a large collector. And don’t forget that when the leaves start falling it is especially useful.
It has a working width of 66 cm and is equally at home on hard surfaces and grass where it can pick up small twigs and acorns as well as general dust and dirt.
Once the catcher is full it is simple removed through the handles of the machine.
This one costs £89.95 compared with the manufacturer’s recommended retail price of £179.95.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a two year guarantee from the makers.
And talking of clearing up here’s a machine which will make light work of all the garden prunings and hedge twigs. And it can take small branches up to 4 cm in diameter.
The Bosch AXT 2200 Rapid Electric Garden Shredder has a powerful 2200 Watt engine which the makers say is far more efficient and gives a throughput of 90 kg of waste per hour.
A clever cutting mechanism makes it so efficient both crushing and shredding at the same time so that the debris will quickly decompose on the compost heap.
A large intake hopper makes feeding the debris very easy and has a special device to prevent overloading the motor should it jam.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a one year warranty from Bosch.
The one thing you need as winter sets in is a full wood shed and if you’re looking for a good budget chain saw this is what you’re looking for.
The Einhell BG-PC 1235 Petrol Chain Saw is on an exclusive special offer and comes with a free starter kit which includes safety equipment.
The saw is suitable for lopping branches, sawing wood for the fire and felling smaller trees and has a 37.2 cc two-stroke engine which powers the saw at 19 metres a second, a high speed for a saw at this price.
It has been designed to start easily and has a 35 cm cutter bar suitable for logs up to 25 cm in diameter. The chain bar has a sprocket nose to ease the chain along and minimise wear.
The clutch prevents it stalling when under load and with a weight of just 5.9 kg and an anti-vibration system it is easy to handle over longer periods.
The free accessories include a safety helmet with visor and ear protectors, fuel mixing bottle, chain file and a carrying bag.
It costs £139.95 compared with Einhell’s recommended retail price of £259.95, is delivered free the next working day and has a two year warranty from the manufacturers.
You’ll need to make sure the hedges are still neat at this time of year as brambles and late summer growth are apt to leave them looking a bit untidy and this is where the Tanaka THT-2000 Hedgecutter with Twist Grip Handle comes into its own.
This company manufacturers top class hedge cutting equipment and this model has a 22 cc engine carefully designed to keep noise to a minimum, to start easily and have a long life.
Comparatively light in weight at 4.2 kg it has a rear handle which can be turned through 180 degrees making it comfortable to use in difficult corners.
The trimmer is 51 cm long with double reciprocating blades giving a neat clean cut.
Currently on special offer, it costs £219, £70 off the maker’s recommended retail price, and has a five year warranty from Tanaka. Delivery is free the next working day.
It’s just about time to lift the main crop of spuds, depending on where you are in the country and the variety you have sown, and tilling the soil afterwards will give a better bed for sowing next.
And this is where the MD Micro Tiller, currently on special offer, will really help.
Take the strain out of all your garden digging chores with this extremely versatile Micro Tiller from MD.
This is simple to be use being lightweight and with chopper style handlebars and will dig down to a depth of 20 cm.
The width of 25 cm makes ir perfect for digging between rows of crops as well as between plants in the flower bed and is equally handy when you want to incorporate fertilizers into the soil.
There is a 42.7 cc engine and the handles fold down to make it easy to store and transport in the boot of the car.
This is a cracking little machine exclusive to us at Mowdirect, offering great value for money at £149.95, a substantial reduction on the maker’s recommended retail price of £249.95.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a two year manufacturer’s warranty.
The Mitox 271-MT Petrol Multi-Tool presents a great way of saving money by combining a range of garden tools powered by one motor.
The grass trimmer attachment has a nylon strimming head and is ideal for lawn edges and paths. The brushcutter has a metal blade with three teeth and is powerful enough to rip through rougher areas of long grass and brambles and the like.
The pole pruner lets you take off overhanging branches and is a much safer way than teetering about on a ladder. The overall reach using this tool is 204 cm.
While the articulating hedge trimmer also has along reach for the tops of hedges and has an articulating cutting bar.
The maker’s recommended price for this tool is £359 but have it for sale for £299 with free delivery the next working day. Plus there is a free .75 metre extension shaft absolutely free.
Now a neat little machine which has proved to be a best seller.
When it comes to clearing areas of thick nettles, dock and heavy overgrown areas the MD 22P Wheeled Trimmer Mower is a real effective hard worker with a 160 cc four-stroke engine power a trimming head with a thick nylon cord.
This machine can be pushed through any thick vegetation and the snub nose means you can clear under low bushes and close to brick walls and other areas where larger machines can’t reach very easily.
It is especially useful on roadside verges and the tops of banks.
It has a working width of 56 cm enabling it to clear large areas with a minimum of fuss.
The engine has a deadman’s handle for safety and folding handlebars mean it is easy to store and transport.
It costs £299, and ten spare sets of strimming line can be bought for £12.95.
There is a two year warranty from the manufacturer and free next working day delivery.
Now another machine which has proved very popular this year for clearing even the roughest areas or bramble and undergrowth.
The Al-Ko BM 870-III Scythe-Bar Mower has a 148 cc Briggs & Stratton engine and is a self-propelled machine which can tackle the roughest areas with its grass deflector to clear the rubbish away from the area you have cut.
Far safer to use than the old scythe bar mowers this has been designed to lessen vibrations and has, as one of the optional extras, a snow plough attachment easily fitted to the front and snow chains for the wheels.
This machine costs £699 and is delivered free within two to three working days. There is a two year warranty from the manufacturers.
And finally a top lawn mower from a leading British manufacturer.
The grass can be cut certainly until the first frosts as long as you raise the cutting height and the Hayer Harrier 56 Autodrive lawnmower.
It has a really wide 56 cut and a Briggs & Stratton EcoPlus 190 cc engine to give plenty of power and great fuel economy.
With its rear roller it will leave the traditional stripes synonymous with a British garden and with its polymer lining under the deck will keep noise to a minimum while maximising collection of the clippings.
There are seven cutting heights from 60 mm right down to 13 mm, a figure few other mowers can match and it has a really large 70 litre grass box.
Variable speed means you can mow at the speed you want, another feature few other mowers can match.
The maker’s price for this mower is £1129 but we have it for sale for £899. Plus there is a five year warranty from Hayter and free next working day delivery.
These are just ten machines for making late summer gardening easier. To see our extensive range of equipment, the biggest selection available on line in Europe, see out main site.
And if you want any advice, please ring our team of lades and lasses in the office on 020 3026 8712.