GARDENING TOOLS

Forget LV, Chanel, YSL and the like, darling. Spend your handbag money on plants and garden accessories. You'll have plenty leftover for spending on garden parties with friends.

You'll need Sophie's choice in gardening tool bags to make any garden task more enjoyable. How often do you start working on a patch of earth only to remember you've left your dibber over near the hose?

This Burgon and Ball creation is great quality and will hold most of your hardware including secateurs, twine, labels, hat, sunglasses, dibbers iPAD etc. Your matching ticking stripe garden gloves will fit in just nicely too. Don't forget a nice cool drink. There's plenty of pockets so nothing gets lost.

Nothing Short of a miracle

This handy 250 ml tube is a perfect introduction to the magic that is La Corvette Marseille’s range of olive oil-based black soap. It’s an excellent multipurpose cleaner, degreaser and stain remover with applications around the house.

Use it straight from the tube as a stain remover for laundry. Dilute it to wash dishes or clean greasy surfaces like ovens and range hoods. In fact, it can clean just about anything from pots to pets, so it easily replaces a dozen specific cleaning products and eliminate the packaging that comes with them.

La Corvette’s black soap is made the old-fashioned way, cooked in a cauldron in the company’s French workshop. A combination of olive oil, linseed oil and pomace oil (sourced from the remains of crushed grapes) give it superior stain-busting properties while making it environmentally sensitive.

FAQs

Here are a few frequently asked questions about black soap:

How do you use black soap paste in the garden?

Black soap is used in France as a natural insectide. To protect plants and roses against aphids, whiteflies and mealybugs, thoroughly mix about 1 tablespoon of black soap paste with 1 litre of water and spray the mixture on the plants, not forgetting under leaves, Repeat after two days.

Doing this at cooler times of the day avoids any risk of leaves getting burnt by the hot midday sun.

Can I use it for household cleaning?

Of course! It’s a very fuss-free, versatile cleanser, so therefore economical. No more nasty chemicals and no fainting spells from strong chemicals.

For flooring, surfaces, wood, ovens, copper, silver: Dilute about 1 tablespoon in 3 litres of hot water. No rinsing required.

For extra-deep cleaning: Dilute about 3 tablespoons in 3 litres of hot water. No rinsing required,

For maintaining silverware or DIY and garden tools: In your laundry, kitchen, garden sink or bucket, dilute about 3-4 tablespoons in 3 litres of hot water. Soak items for 5 minutes. Dry with a soft cloth.

For fabric stain removal:  Place a hazelnut-sized portion of paste on your fabric, rub lightly and leave for a few minutes. Launder the item in your washing machine as usual.

As black soap is very concentrated, for light coloured fabrics (such as white linens and cotton) we recommend testing it on a small, inconspicuous area prior to use.

For standard machine washing: Add 3 tablespoons of black soap paste for every 5 kilos of laundry. Add 100ml of white vinegar as a natural softener. Add natural essential oils for fragrance, if you like.

Can I use black soap paste on my pet?

Yes. Start by rinsing your pet’s coat and massage in 1 tablespoon of black soap paste. Rinse and wipe dry.

Is black soap paste safe?

La Corvette Marseille Black Soap Paste is certified as an Ecodetergent by Ecocert Greenlife according to the Ecocert standard, with 100% of the ingredients being of natural origin.

Find out more about Ecocert here.

NO COLOURING 
NO FRAGRANCE
NO PRESERVATIVES
NO CHEMICAL ADDITIVES

Ingredients: 70% Soap. Also contains water, carbonate salts, glycine, potassium hydroxide, linseed oil.

Made in France

Volume: 250 ml

Brush up

In 1947, from a workshop on the banks of the Erdre River, George Julio and his family transformed local timbers and fibres into what was known as ‘Parisian wares’, hardworking brushes that would become staples of French households for decades.

Sure, doing the dishes is not most people’s idea of a good time, but it’s a lot more enjoyable if you have at the help of faithful companion that will share the job for years.

The elegant simplicity of this scrubbing brush proves that form followed function long before Modernism.

These days this family-owned company consciously use timbers sourced from sustainably managed forests that are then thermally treated for resistance to moisture. Meaning you won't have to replace it for a long time. 

The Tradition line is still crafted as it was more than 70 years ago, in varnished beechwood with natural fibres. Even the simple act of washing dishes can be a chance to admire the beauty of the materials and the simplicity the form, a small moment of grace and beauty in an ordinary day.

Material: Beech, mixed vegetable fibres

Made in France

Normally open to visitors, peek inside the Andrée Jardin workshop via our brand showcase and see the time-honoured the craft in action.

This genuine Sheffield steel sharpening steel is magnetised to give superior performance as the filings remain on the steel where they can be simply wiped off with a cloth - rather than remaining on the blade where they may rust.

This is a chunkier weight 19cm steel with a handy hanging ring.

Ideal for sharpening medium-sized blades e.g. Topiary Hedge Shears & Lawn Shears.

Weight: 0.14kg

Dimensions: 29cm x 2cm x 8cm

Don't ditch it, restore it

This handy blade edge restorer is ideal for sharpening most kinds of blades, including secateurs, loppers, hedge shears and more. At just 12.5cm long it’s perfect to pop in a pocket, for tool maintenance on the go.

The 2cm file on the tip of this sharpener is formed in super carbide, a super-tough alloy, for long life and superior performance. A cap prevents wear and tear on pockets, and the soft non-slip grip makes it easy to keep a firm hold on the blade edge restorer while it’s in use.

There are easy-to-follow instructions for use on the reverse of the packaging.

Please note: this blade edge restorer is not suitable for saw blades.

Dimensions: 12.5cm long x 1.5cm wide x 0.5cm depth

 Burgon and Ball's stainless steel mid handled garden claw cultivator is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate accolade in the gardening world.

This beautiful stainless steel mid handled claw cultivator offers extra reach, making it easy to garden at the back of borders. Much-loved by professional gardeners, Burgon and Ball's mid handled tools are also extremely handy for raised beds.

The ergonomically angled sharp points of this mid handled claw cultivator are perfect for breaking up soil, even in hard ground, and cultivating with ease and efficiency. This is an invaluable implement for getting your soil fluffy and friable.

The stainless steel used to make the head is highly resistant to rust and will stay looking good for years to come. A strong leather cord allows the cultivator to be hung up tidily when not in use.

Our stainless steel mid handled claw cultivator is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate accolade in the world of gardening.

Dimensions: Width 7cm, overall length 47cm.

stainless steel head; 

Forestry Stewardship Council FSC® certified hardwood handle;

leather hanging cord

Burgon and Ball's stainless steel mid handled garden trowel is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate accolade in the gardening world.

This mid-handled perennial spade is simply perfect for the task of splitting perennial plants. The pointed tip slices easily through roots to divide into new plants, with minimal disturbance to the rest of the roots and plant. It’s also really handy for digging while kneeling, offering great grip and enhanced digging power if you like to get up close to your plants. And it’s perfect to use with raised beds, extending your reach to avoid working at an awkward height.

The stainless steel head is highly resistant to rust and will stay looking good for years to come. For extra strength, the strapped socket is double riveted to the FSC hardwood shaft.

Our stainless steel perennial spade is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the highest accolade in the gardening world

Dimensions: width 14 x 14 x 53 cm

Weight: 614 g

stainless steel head; 

Forestry Stewardship Council FSC® certified hardwood handle;

leather hanging cord

Burgon and Ball's stainless steel mid handled garden trowel is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate accolade in the gardening world.

The trowel features a wide, deep dish to carry the maximum load with every scoop. Burgon & Ball's RHS endorsed mid handled tools range offer extra reach, making it easy to garden at the back of borders, and are also extremely handy for raised garden vegetable beds.

The polished stainless steel finish is highly resistant to rust, leaving it looking bright and beautiful for years to come. The tang (or neck) is precision forged to the perfect angle for ergonomic working and uses a different composition of steel for optimal strength in this important area of the tool.

A sturdy leather cord is provided for hanging, to keep things tidy in garden sheds and garages

Dimensions: width 7 cm, overall length 48 cm

Composition:

stainless steel head

FSC® certified hardwood handle;

leather hanging cord

 Burgon and Ball's stainless steel mid handled fork is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate accolade in the gardening world.

The perfect partner to the mid handled trowel, this beautiful fork makes gardening much more pleasurable.  The mid handled RHS tools offer extra reach, making it easy to garden at the back of borders, and are also extremely handy for raised veggie garden beds.

The pointed tines (prongs) of this fork are specially hardened and tempered to withstand tough cultivating,  while the tang (or neck) is precision forged to the perfect angle for ergonomic working, and uses a different composition of steel with an increased carbon content for optimal strength in this important area of the tool.

The stainless steel used is extremely resistant to rust, so you'll own a bright and beautiful gardening fork for years to come. A strong leather cord allows the rake to be hung up when not in use, to keep things tidy in the garden or garage.

Dimensions: width 8cm, overall length 47cm

stainless steel head; 

Forestry Stewardship Council FSC® certified hardwood handle;

leather hanging cord

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Burgon and Ball's stainless steel mid handled shrub rake is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate gardening accolade.
This mid handled shrub rake gets into places where a full-size rake can’t reach and is a pleasure to use, since the flat tines gather the leaves and debris, rather than stabbing them.  
It’s especially ideal for removing leaves and debris from under shrubs, so slugs and snails don’t have a place to hide.

Like all of the RHS mid handled tools, the extra reach makes it easy to garden at the back of borders and is also extremely handy for raised vegetable garden beds.

The stainless steel of this shrub rake is extremely resistant to rust, so will stay bright and beautiful for years to come. A strong leather cord allows the rake to be hung up when not in use, to keep things tidy in the garden or garage.

Dimensions: Head width13cm, overall length 58cm.

Composition: stainless steel head; FSC® certified hardwood handle; leather hanging cord

The simplest way to secure plants to supports. Open the flexible metal ring and squeeze back loosely around the plant and support. Can be reused time and again. Galvanized for durability. 

Great for securing climbers or tomato plants

Pack contains 24 x 4.5cm rings.

Pocket-sized snips perfect for deadheading, collecting herbs, and pinching out annuals.

11cm in length with short razor-sharp blades

Keep a pair handy in your bag for when an opportunity to take a cutting beckon,

Whether you consider yourself a seasoned plant parent or a novice brown thumb, this handy houseplant pruner will make it easy to enjoy happy, healthy indoor plants.

This pruner is ideal for removing spent leaves and stems, or for pruning live stems to re-shape or to encourage bushier, denser growth. The specially-shaped blades have been designed to help isolate the leaf or stem to be removed or pruned. Crafted in stainless steel, the blades are rust-resistant and are easy to keep clean. An ergonomic soft-feel rubber grip gives precision control.

This houseplant pruner is ideal for lovers of the lush and leafy indoor plant jungle trend.

Length 15.5cm x 5cm maximum width of handle x 1cm 

A double bow handle pattern gives the softest possible squeeze for maximum  ergonomic comfort

Compact (9cm) bladed shear is ideal for those with small hands and/or where the task in hand requires particular precision.

Razor-sharp blade edges cut crisply through leaves for optimal plant health.

High carbon, hardened & tempered Sheffield steel construction with Positive Grip metal handle finish.

Overall length 22.5cm.

Orchids add instant sophistication to any décor, and these orchid snips will help you keep your plants at the peak of perfection.

Orchids can be encouraged to re-bloom with a little judicious pruning of spent stems. A clean-cut is essential for healthy re-growth and these orchid snips are just the tool for the job. The scissor action blades with precision pointed tips are superb at isolating the stem to be removed. Crafted in stainless steel, the blades are rust-resistant and are easy to keep clean, while the handles’ soft-feel grips give great control.

If you’re just a little bit in love with your orchids, these snips are perfect for you, but of course, they are also ideal for pruning other flowering houseplants and for floristry.

Floral Artistry

When fresh flowers need pruning or a beautiful bouquet needs arranging, Garden Trading's Garden Scissors are the perfect companion. The distinctive oversized looped handles take their inspiration from Japanese bonsai scissors, perfect for precise cutting. Crafted from Stainless Steel with a polished brass finish they come complete in a handwoven Bamboo bag, making the perfect gift.

Dimensions: 17 cm (h)  x W10.5 (w) x 0.5 (d) cm
Crafted in Stainless Steel
Brass coloured finish
Bamboo bag presentation bag
Due to each bamboo bag being handmade, exact dimensions may vary from the above
To clean simply wipe with a damp cloth

Find Your Zen

Ikebana, Topiary are all a pleasure to do with these Burgon & Ball Japanese pruning scissors

Going back hundreds of years, the Japanese tradition of bonsai has evolved very specific pruning techniques, requiring specialist skills - and precision tools.

These Japanese pruning scissors have high carbon steel blades to retain their razor-sharp edge. The fine, pointed blades are able to reach and isolate stems for pruning, while the handles are the perfect size to give precise control. Combining reach, strength, and precision, this tool is also invaluable for all general plant styling, as well as for Japanese Ikebana and Western floristry.

Ideal for precision and detailed pruning and cutting of all indoor plants, these Japanese pruning scissors are part of a collection of specialist houseplant tools. 

Length: 20.3cm

Maximum width of handles: 8.6cm

Blades: High carbon steel

Tools You'll never lose

Burgon & Ball Florabrite range is perfect for the gardener who is looking for brighter, easy to spot and colourful tools... or simply looking for their misplaced tools.

How often have you suddenly remembered that garden tool you've left in the garden?  Apart from being annoying, it isn't good for your tools to leave them outside susceptible to overnight dampness and dew.

Forabrite handles show up in any foliage while reflective highlights glow under torchlight. So you can even retrieve your tools at night. 

Tough and long-lasting

Don't let them deceive you.  This Florabrite garden hand trowel is Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) endorsed with hardened & tempered stainless steel prongs to withstand tough cultivating.

The neck (called a "Tang") is precision forged to the optimal angle for ergonomic working and comfortable cultivating.

 Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified hardwood

Overall length 30cm, the maximum width of trowel head 7cm, weight 196g

Tools you'll never lose

Burgon & Ball's Florabrite range is perfect for the gardener looking for easy to spot, brighter, colourful tools... or simply looking for their misplaced tools.

How often have you suddenly remembered that garden tool you've left in the garden? Apart from being annoying, it isn't good for your tools to leave them outside susceptible to overnight dampness and dew.

Forabrite handles show up in any foliage while reflective highlights glow under torchlight. So you can even retrieve your tools at night. 

Tough and long-lasting

Don't let it's pretty colour deceive you.  This Florabrite garden hand fork is Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) endorsed, hardened & stainless steel tempered prongs to withstand tough cultivating.

The neck (called a "Tang") is precision forged to the optimal angle for ergonomic working and comfortable cultivating.

Width 8cm overall length 29cm

Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified hardwood