GARDEN GROOM PRO HEDGETRIMMER
If you’re into your topiary – or simply like your hedges to look nice and neat – then look no further than this hedge trimmer. Way superior to those that simply chop and drop leftovers behind, this one will gather your waste as you go. Easy to control, it’s a far friendlier way to go about this chore (or hobby, of course). £99.99
HUSQVARNA AUTOMOWER
Set this mean machine to task and enjoy a more reclined gardening affair. Able to tackle all manner of garden gradients, this robotic machine mulches the clippings to lay down an almost undetectable trail and will rerun to base when it is in need of a recharge. From £1,450
GTECH ST05 TRIMMER
The trouble with most garden trimmers is they have a cable attached that constantly gets under your feet. This award-winning machine is entirely cordless, and a total pleasure to trim with. Whether you’re clearing vertically or horizontally, this neat piece of kit is ideal for use anywhere the garden grows. £69.95
ROUGHNECK WOOD GRENADE LOG SPLITTER
Anyone who has ever tried to split up logs will know the perils associated with such actions. This gadget is one of a kind, making light work of this tricky and laborious chore, allowing you to just throw on a checked shirt and worry about looking the part. £22.99
PARROT FLOWER POWER
What a very clever piece of kit; just stick it in your outdoor plant pot, select which flora is yours (from the database of about 7,000 within the app) and you’re set to be about the most green-fingered you’ve ever been. Your smartphone will tell you all manner of info (sometimes almost too much) about your plant’s needs via Bluetooth, and your plants will return the favour by growing very nicely indeed. £49.95
APP OF THE WEEK
Snupps – Free on iTunes
Think social media for your stuff and you’ve pretty much got Snupps. Take a picture of the things you own and cherish, stick on a few details, then organise your wares among the Snupps virtual shelves. Showcase your collections, check out other folks’ stuff, then follow, comment and “wow” items or shelves you like.