With the best garden tools of 2022, you can keep your garden neat and tidy all year round. Now that we’re in the middle of summer, it’s more important than ever to keep up with gardening and in this guide we’ve rounded up the best hand gardening tools for doing the little jobs that make a big difference.

In this guide, you’ll find loppers, loppers, shears, shovels, forks, rakes and hand tools, so you can see our top three picks in each category and add them to your toolbox.

We also have our guides to the best pruning shears and garden shears if you can’t find what you want in this guide.

While this guide only covers hand and hand tools, if you want less work, check out some of these power tools that can make gardening even easier: the best pressure washers, the best chainsaws, the best garden shredders, and the best garden shredders.

 

WHERE TO BUY THE BEST GARDEN TOOLS OF 2022

1. GARDENA GARDEN SECATEURS B/S-M

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This affordable Gardena bypass brush cutter has two different jaw widths and stainless steel blades coated with a high quality plastic handle that feels silky soft and is exceptionally comfortable in the hand.

As you’d expect from a company known for their quality garden tools, they cut exceptionally well green stems and branches and are colorful enough to stand out from the edges where they inevitably end up after a tough session.

Why not compare this Topiary to another strong model with our Gardena Gardena Garden Branches B / S-M vs Fiskars Pruner Bypass P57 comparison feature (opens in a new tab).

2. NIWAKI GR PRO SECATEURS

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The best high-end Japanese pruning shears

These quality Japanese pruning shears are old fashioned, which means a simple spring between two thin steel handles with plastic sleeves. However, when it comes to cutting delicate stems and thin branches, Niwaki GR Pro’s KA70 carbon steel blades cut with amazing precision, without dents.

Keep these pruning shears in a dry place and maybe even treat them occasionally with a little camellia oil to prevent rust. But that’s the price to pay for a product that feels good in the hand and has one of the sharpest blades in the business.

3. CORONA DEADHEADING SNIP

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The best cheap pruning shears

This cute pair of pruning shears are essential for dead and delicate stem work in tight spaces. The Corona (opens in a new tab) is light in the hand and features sharp stainless steel blades with blunt, tapered heads for precise cuts and a lightweight return spring for effortless use.

However, the best thing about this shred is the pale ComfortGEL coating, which not only offers superior comfort, but also a good grip even with wet hands or slippery fabric gloves. Corona isn’t a brand we hear about a lot in the UK, but given the quality hand tools we’ve looked at so far, it’s clearly a mustard-cutting brand.

4. GARDENA SLIMCUT PRUNING LOPPER

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Best long-stemmed qualifier

Unlike a regular lopper, which involves a lot of extended arm movements, especially if it’s an extension model, this one uses an ingenious bow and arrow system that keeps both hands in the same plane.

To use, simply place the palm of one hand around the adjustable bottom handle and grasp the handle with the other. Now pull back as if using a bow and arrow – SNIP, the offensive limb was effortlessly removed three times. The SlimCut has two gears: a firm feel for short strokes – good for thin branches – and an easier gear that requires a longer arm extension but is great for cutting thicker branches.

Another great advantage of this system is that it allows the user to reach hard to reach places, be it a branch or a branch surrounded by a thick canopy or a meter at the height of the head. And all without having to stretch your arms. If you do a lot of pruning in hard-to-reach areas, this model is highly recommended. It can change your surgical life.

5. WILKINSON SWORD TELESCOPE BYPASS LOPPER

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Long range cutter for cutting enemy branches

If you’re looking for clippers with blades sharp enough to shave, look no further than this serious garden set. The difference here isn’t just the sharpness of the blades, but the fact that they can extend from 12″ to 8″ by simply pressing a button on either handle and moving the telescoping arms up from one of the six locked positions. WS trimmers use a bypass mechanism, so consider them if you are pruning the top layers of your precious cherry tree or other greenery that is out of reach.

We should add that these clippers are quite heavy, so don’t expect to use them for long periods of time without rest. In full extended mode you’ll also need to straighten your arms if you’re cutting branches thicker than 30mm, so maybe avoid them if you have really short arms and go for the Gardena SlimCut (above) instead.

6. GARDENA GARDEN SAW 135P

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A very handy folding saw for effortless cutting of branches

Do you have tree branches that are too thick for your scissors or clippers? This 135mm folding saw is suitable for this task. Just open it, choose one of the three cutting angles, get in and you’re done. Gardena’s bad looking serrated blade is sharp on three sides and short and stiff enough to effortlessly cut branches up to 50mm thick and maybe more. When you’re done, press the button and gently close the blade with a knife-like motion.

If 135mm seems like too short a blade and you need to cut a branch up to five meters high, consider the 300mm CS model (opens in a new tab) with Combisystem’s telescopic handle and curved tip to cut branches to the bass. Pull. .

7. FISKARS POWERGEAR X HEDGE SHEAR HSX92

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The best scissors for effortless scissors

These scissors are incredibly light to hold – much lighter than they look – and have a PowerGear mechanism that delivers three times the power of standard scissors. Several of us have done serious ivy pruning recently and we all agreed that these shears were the easiest to use – the blades cut through larger ivy stems surprisingly well and with very little effort.

The ultra-sharp stainless steel blades were clearly an important part, but we were equally impressed with the quality of the SoftGrip handles and how comfortable and sleek they were. If you’re looking for sturdy garden shears that won’t hurt your hands, put these at the top of your list.

8. NIWAKI GARDEN SHEARS

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Japanese quality scissors with excellent cutting

Manufactured in Sanjo, Japan, Niwak’s full size garden trimmer blades are cast from strong SK steel for excellent cutting and shaping of shrubs, shrubs and ivy. The white oak handles feel great in the hand and I love the almost invisible taper in the middle that the hands pull towards.

The blades of this model are 185mm long, making them perfect for intensive topiary sessions. However, as the blades have not been treated against rust, we recommend that you always keep them dry and occasionally rub with a little chamomile oil to keep them clean.

If you’re interested, let’s compare these top shears against the fierce competition Niwaki Shears vs Burgon & Ball Sophie Conra’s Hedge Shear comparison feature (opens in a new tab).

9. NIWAKI MINI SHEARS

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High-quality lightweight scissors for complex topiary pruning

If you find that some scissors are too heavy and large to handle for extended periods, try these super lightweight Japanese scissors from Niwak. The mini scissors have razor-sharp blades that are just the right length (14 cm) for regular use, while the white oak handles are relatively short and covered with gnarled rubber that feels soothing and comfortable in your hands.

The knives themselves are made of SK steel (a hardened alloy of carbon and manganese), a favorite material among kitchen knife makers. This small model is highly recommended for small cutting jobs.

Looking for a wider selection of scissors? Check out our dedicated guide to the best garden shears (opens in a new tab).

10. BURGON & BALL LADIES’ GROUNDBREAKER SPADE

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A sharp shovel for small women and men

Only 98 cm long, the elegant and lightweight Burgon & Ball Groundbreaker stainless steel women’s shovel is perfect for the little ones. This sharp tip is perfect for digging hard ground with little effort, while the wide Y-shaped FSC-certified hardwood handle provides good comfort on uneven ground. It has been tested for a breaking load of 90 kg and is also as strong as boots.

The RHS Approved Groundbreaker’s mirror polished stainless steel blade is 23.5cm long and 18cm wide, so it’s sized well enough to move relatively large amounts of soil at once. Being only a few inches longer than the Kent & Stowe model discussed below, it is also an equally excellent option for use in tight spaces.

11. KENT & STOWE GARDEN LIFE STAINLESS STEEL DIGGING SPADE

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The best short-handled shovel for tight spaces

When crouched in a small area that shifts or rotates the ground, the last thing you want is a shovel that is too long to handle. This short model with curved blade is only 91.5cm long, the ideal length for working in confined spaces or for smaller ones.

The Kent & Stowe is beautifully constructed from high quality stainless steel (blade measures 20cm x 14cm) combined with a weathered ash shaft with split handle for comfort and aesthetics. If you are looking for a competent and competitively priced excavator that allows you to work in tight spaces without barriers, put this handsome earth man on your shopping list.

12. FISKARS ERGONOMIC GARDEN SPADE

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The best large industrial shovel for intensive excavation

This isn’t just an old shovel, it features an ergonomic 17˚ handle and a 26˚ angle in the shovel section to help keep a ground load at ground level when thrown at the old bow and arrow. In other words, less shoulder joint means less effort and therefore more strength to lift the pint later.

Don’t worry if the ground is hard like concrete, has a sharp tip that penetrates deep and hard, and the shaft is made from industrial welded boron steel for added strength. Fiskars is a man of medium height (1.25m) and quite large, so he is not suitable for weak or short people.

13. GARDENA ERGOLINE FORK

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The best garden fork for intensive digging

Gardena has really nailed ergonomics with this excellent garden fork. In addition to being relatively light and shaped for better posture, the four flattened steel tines are strong enough to penetrate hard soil and are slightly curved and spaced apart to break through large clods of earth in one fell swoop. And because the wide stem is coated with a durable yet tactile plastic coating, it is very comfortable and snug in the hand and virtually corrosion resistant.

However, the handle design is what makes this humble fork such a game changer. While most forks offer enough room for one hand at a time, this model has a very wide D-shaped handle that can be gripped with either hand and can be used in a variety of positions. We can’t stress enough the huge difference this simple design makes, especially when dealing with hard ground or aerating a lawn.

In the pantheon of garden forks, this one ticks all the right boxes: it’s lightweight, exceptionally comfortable, and extremely efficient. Plus, it comes with a 25-year warranty.

14. FISKARS LIGHT DIGGING FORK

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The best choice for turning the soil and aerating the lawn

This ultralight four-tooth fork is perfect for most turning tasks and a boon for aerating your lawn. Fiskars is made of lightweight aluminum and has flat rather than round teeth. While we had no problem removing even the toughest soil, we don’t recommend using it to remove large boulders or old concrete fence posts because the teeth can bend or even break.

However, most garden activities, including aerating the lawn, for which it is very well suited, go too far. Weighing in at just 1,230g, Fiskars is significantly lighter than comparably priced garden forks, and you can thank the lightweight construction after 30 minutes of hard grafting in the cabbage field.

15. CORONA COMFORTGEL TRANSPLANTER

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The best spatula for comfort and efficiency

Not much can be said about the splint, but the discounted Corona Comfort GEL works better. First, it’s exceptionally light, which you’ll appreciate after 20 minutes of gardening. Second, the sharp, sharp and sturdy stainless steel head is 1 inch in size, etched into the metal for easy planting of small seedlings, with a serrated edge for cutting roots. And third – and perhaps best of all – it has the industry’s most comfortable and tightest gel-coated grip, with a forefinger guard for protection and added downward thrust.

16. SPEAR & JACKSON ELEMENTS SOIL SCOOP

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The best mini earthmoving machine

eg it is a shovel, a simple hand shovel. But you’ll regret the day you didn’t buy it when you decided to send in a big compost sack for edging, only to find your current child is too thin to pick up more than one thimble at a time.

This flat-shaped, hammer-finished carbon steel bit offers excellent digging ability when shoveling compost and topsoil from bags or wheelbarrows to edges. The weatherproof ash handle, on the other hand, is one of the best shaped handles this handler has ever handled. It also comes with a 10-year warranty and a leather strap for storage.