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Ten top tools to make gardening easier this Spring

Spring is nearly upon us heralding the busiest time in the gardening year.
If you leave simple tasks undone at this time of the year you’ll be playing catch-up until the first leaves fall from the trees.
So to help tackle the host of jobs on hand we have compiled a list of ten simple tools which will make the tasks easier and give you a better looking garden throughout the next six months.

MD Steel Roller

Keep it level: MD Steel Roller

First on the list is a very basic device which can make a lumpy lawn look the business.
The MD Traditional All-Steel Garden Roller, all steel from the handle to the cylinder, strong sturdy and long lasting.
With a width of 42 cm and diameter of 30 cm it has a scraper bar to remove debris picked up as you push it along.
It comes empty but can be filled with sand or water to increase the weight and make it more effective. A drain plug makes it simple to fill and empty.
Easily pushed along it is the only way of ironing out the winter lumps and bumps caused by worms and frosts during the winter. And it is the perfect ay to smooth out land ready for seeding or turfing or flattening seed beds.
It costs £49.95, is delivered free the next working day and has a two year manufacturer’s warranty.
MD broadcast spreader

Greener lawns: MD broadcast spreader

Come Spring and you will need to apply a fertilizer to the lawn and this machine is ideal for the medium sized property.
The MD 50LB Walk-behind Spreader has a tough polypropylene hopper which can take 22 kg and has a spreading width of between three and 3.65 metres, or 10 to 12 ft.
The spreading width can be regulated by the speed at which you push the device and is mounted on a metal frame with large pneumatic tyres with deep treads.
The handle has three adjustments and the flow rate can be adjusted by a lever on the left hand handlebar.
Don’t forget this neat little machine is just as much at home in the winter for spreading rock salt and snow melts.
This is on offer at the moment with a saving of £50 on the manufacturer’s price as it costs just £69.95.
It has a one year maker’s warranty and is delivered free the next working day.
There are also special prices four different types of lawn fertilizer.
MD Sweep 26 leaf lawn sweeper

Spring clean: MD Sweep 26 leaf lawn sweeper

Another handy machine to give the lawn a once over to clear off winter’s fallen leaves and twigs which accumulate through the winter is the MD Sweep 26 Lawn & Leaf Sweeper.
This machine can also clear similar debris from tennis drives and patios, barns and tennis courts with the minimum of fuss.
As you push it along rotating brushes sweep the debris into a 200 litre collector which is really simple to remove and empty on to the compost pile or bonfire.
The 26 in width means it is just right for clearing paths and can pass through garden gates.
The sweeping height is also simple to alter making it suitable for a variety of surfaces.
The maker’s recommended price is £179.95 but we have it for sale for just £89.95.
There is a two year manufacturer’s warranty and free next working day delivery.
Greenworks pressure washer

Great force: Greenworks pressure washer

You will want to clean paths and patios a bit more thoroughly and here’s the answer.
The Greenworks 130 Bar Electric Pressure Washer has a 1700Watt electric motor to produce 130 Bar of pressure and can be used with a variety of fixings.
It has eight metres of hose and comes with spray gun, wand and rotating brush as well as three nozzles including a turbo nozzle for stubborn stains.
These are easily fixed by Quick Connect brass couplings.
To move it around there is a metal handle which folds away when not needed.
This costs just £159.95 compared with the maker’s recommended price of £249.95.
It is delivered free the next working day and has a two year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Sheen Flame Gun

Go for burn: Sheen Flame Gun

Right; now it’s time to get serious. There are always patches of totally stubborn weeds which simply can’t be shifted. So the Sheen X300 Flame Gun could well be the answer.
It gives 2000 degrees F of flaming heat which will kill off weeds for once and for all and also see off bacteria in the soil.
The gun has a gallon tank and a pressure pump and gauge.
It has a one year maker’s warranty and is delivered free the next working day. And it costs just £165.
MD 4-in-1 multi tool

Real bargain: MD 4-in-1 multi tool

A really good investment this Spring could be the MD 4-in-1 Multi Tool which gives you a hedge trimmer, line trimmer long-range pruner and brush cutter all running off the one engine.
This engine is 25.4 cc with a full crank for an extra long life and is fired up with a recoil start.
It has an automatic centrifugal clutch to make it easy to use in any mode and has a D-shaped handlebar and shoulder harness to make it less tiring.
The four attachments are all easily fitted.
Buy this and there are special offers on nylon strimming line, safety helmet with visor and ear muffs, work gloves, 2-stroke oil and chain oil for the pruner.
There is a two year maker’s warranty and free next working day delivery.
And the costs is just £179.95.
Mitox long reach hedge trimmer

Way up high: Mitox long reach hedge trimmer

This is the time of year to trim overhanging branches and the best tool for this is the Mitox 266-PP Long-Reach Pole-Pruner with a 25cm guide bar.
This machine will let you prune tall branches in safety without recourse to a ladder.
It has a total length of 226 cm as well as the saw head of 25 cm and is powered by a 25.4 cc engine.
There is a 0.7 litres fuel tank and has a 10 in chainsaw blade.
It weighs just 6.1 kg and has a full anti-vibration system to make it easier to use for long periods.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a two year maker’s guarantee. And it costs £199.
You really can’t put off digging over the vegetable plot any longer and even the mention of the task will probably bring on a bad beack even before you’ve reached for the garden fork.
Einhell petrol gardener tiller

Dig this: Einhell petrol gardener tiller

So the Einhell BG-MT 3336 Petrol Mini-Tiller is probably just what you’re looking for.
This will handle all the jobs like turning over the ground and letting in the moisture and air and tease out established weeds.
The working width is 36 cm and the depth is adjustable by altering the brake skid.
The 4.5 hp four stroke engine starts easily and powers four hardened steel tines.
The deadman’s handle is incorporated as a useful safety feature and the handlebars are adjustable to suit the height of the user.
It costs £239.95 compared with the maker’s recommended retail price of £389.95.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a two year manufacturer’s warranty.
Earthquake petrol lawn edger

Straight lines: Earthquake petrol lawn edger

Nothing shows off a lawn more than a perfectly straight edge. This used to be achieve with an old scaffold board and a sharp spade, but now there is a tool to do this for you, especially useful if you have a large garden.
The Earthquake WE43 Petrol Lawn-Edger is a simple to use lightweight machine simple to guide with great accuracy.
It has a Viper two-stroke engine and is easy to start.
There are four working heights from 0.5 in down to 3.5 in easily adjusted and a sturdy metal guard stops debris flying up towards the user.
It costs £279 compared with the maker’s recommended price of £299.
There is a two year manufacturer’s warranty and free next working day delivery.
And finally a machine which is vital if you want a perfect lawn and currently on special offer.
Einhell scarifier

Excellent price: Einhell scarifier

The Einhell BG-SC 2240P Petrol Lawn Scarifier is a really efficient machine and great value for money when compared with the competition.
There are 36 steel blades designed to scour out moss and thatching to let nutrients and moisture into the soil and let promote healthy growth.
The power comes from a 118 cc engine and the rubbish is thrown into a 45 litre catcher.
There are six height settings and the working width is 40 cm so it is suitable for medium sized to larger lawns.
Buy this machine now and you can save £220 as it is just £279.95.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a two year manufacturer’s warranty.
There are just ten gadgets and machines to make life a little easier for the Spring gardener.
Have a look at our web site where there are literally hundreds of devices which you may find will save you hours of time and mike life a little less easier.

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