GARDENING TOOLS

Brush up

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

Made in France, the elegant simplicity of this original dish brush proves that form followed function long before Modernism.

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 of the form, a small moment of grace and beauty in an ordinary day.

Material: Beech, mixed vegetable fibres

Made in France

About Andree Jardin:

In 1947, from a workshop on the banks of the Erdre River in France, 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.

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. 

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

Supplied in an attractive box, this stylish pocket knife makes a beautiful and practical gardening gift. National Trust pocket knife echoes the style and quality of the garden tools of yesteryear. Celebrating traditional manufacturing techniques, the attention to design detail results in a garden pocket knife with strength and durability, created to make gardening easier for everyone.

This beautifully crafted pocket knife has stainless steel blades, for rust resistance and sharpness. This helps the gardener make clean cuts, for improved plant health and to save hands from accidents and repetitive strains. The hooked shape helps ensure that cuts are made in one pass, also better for plant health.

Inside the handle, the blade housings are crafted in stainless steel for rust resistance and smooth folding action. Solid brass rivets fasten the stylish FSC® hardwood handles, for a touch of classic style.

Made in Sheffield, UK

Dimensions: Overall length 18cm, blade length 7cm, maximum width 3cm.

Handle: FSC certified hardwood

Blade and housings: stainless steel

Rivets: brass

Check out the full National Trust for Burgon & Ball range here

Show your claws

This Burgon and Ball stainless steel claw cultivator is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate gardening accolade.

Burgon and Ball have been working with steel in Sheffield since 1730. Their heritage and experience make their tools some of the very best garden tools to buy.

The Burgon and Ball stainless steel compost scoop is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate accolade in the gardening world.

When planting, nothing beats this tool for speedy removal of compost from sacks - without spillage. The deeply dished head lets you pick up a generous measure with every load. Even more importantly, the high back and sides of the head keep the compost in place on the scoop.

No more spills as you take compost from the sack!

It's the perfect size for all but the smallest of pots. With a bigger load and less wastage, you'll be amazed at how much faster you can work.

The polished stainless steel finish is highly resistant to rust, leaving it looking beautiful for years to come. A sturdy leather hanging cord allows for tidy storage.

Like all Burgon and Ball's RHS-endorsed stainless steel tools, this compost scoop carries a lifetime guarantee.

Dimensions: Overall length 31cm, maximum width of head 9cm.

Handle: 100% FSC certified hardwood

Head: stainless steel

Hanging cord: leather

Weight: 224g

Show your claws

This Burgon and Ball stainless steel claw cultivator is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate gardening accolade.

Burgon and Ball have been working with steel in Sheffield since 1730. Their heritage and experience make their tools some of the very best garden tools to buy.

Ideal for breaking up and aerating the soil in borders or beds making it ready for planting, this sturdy little helper also allows better water and nutrient absorption.

The high rust resistance of the stainless steel used will keep your cultivator looking good for many years, while a strong leather cord allows it to be hung up tidily when not in use.

At Fora, we believe in sustainability through durability. We don't like selling garden tools that need to be constantly replaced. Like all RHS endorsed stainless steel tools, this claw cultivator is covered by a lifetime guarantee.

If you're looking for a longer-handled claw cultivator check out the RHS mid-handled version.

Dimensions: Overall length 29cm, width 7cm.

Handle: 100% FSC certified hardwood

Head: stainless steel

Hanging cord: leather

Weight: 220g

Clip go the Shears

Here's a beautiful hedge shear in strong high-carbon steel from the National Trust for Burgon & Ball collection. These garden tools have been created to echo the style and quality of the garden tools of yesteryear, celebrating traditional manufacturing techniques. Their attention to design detail results in cutting tools that are sturdy and durable and make gardening easier for everyone.

This hedge shear has sharp scissor-action blades in strong high-carbon steel, ideal for making the precise, clean cuts that are optimal for plant health. The rubber bumper stops give cushioned shock absorption to reduce any hand and shoulder fatigue for the gardener. The steel ferrule ensures a secure connection to the FSC® ashwood handles, while an embossed plaque on one handle brings a touch of classic style.

Like all the National Trust tools, this hedge shear carries a ten year guarantee. By purchasing these tools, you are helping the National Trust look after special places forever, for everyone. 

Made in Sheffield, UK. 

Dimensions: Overall length 55cm, blade length 18cm.

Maximum width of handles when closed 18.5cm

Handles: FSC certified hardwood

Blades: high-carbon steel

Sight for Saw Eyes

Burgon and Ball's Folding Pruning Saw is endorsed by the UK's Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate accolade in the gardening world.

This pruning saw gives you the cutting power of a bow saw in your pocket. Patented tooth design, with three cutting faces per tooth, gives an incredible cutting performance.

Designed to work primarily on the pull stroke - so excellent for overhead work. Fully hardened & tempered high-carbon steel blade for lasting sharpness. Secure blade lock.

15cm blade. 

What is a pruning saw?

When the branches and limbs on tree shrubs and plants get more than 3cm thick, you’ll need a tougher tool. Not only will this make cutting easier but it will save your hands from pain in the long run.  A pruning saw is essential for any garden that needs a good haircut once or twice a year.

Shorter-handled pruners are also handy for those hard-to-reach branches in awkward positions. 

What is the best pruning saw to buy?

A manual saw with a quality steel blade will usually do the job, unless you have arthritic pain. In this case, you may want to consider an electric pruning saw.

Foldable pruning saws are very convenient, as they take up less space, are safer (the blade is shielded, so you can’t accidentally cut yourself when it’s stored). They tend can last much longer because the teeth stay shielded and sharp. You'll find they cost a bit more but if you are tired of replacing garden tools, it's worth the price.

How do I care for and maintain my garden pruning saw?

Cleaning - Make sure you clean your saw after each use to get rid of sap and residue. Use regular dishwashing liquid or keep La Corvette Black Soap in the laundry. It's a versatile cleaning solution that will do everything, even clean your dog! Make sure to dry them down well. Spraying a little oil will also prevent rust.

Sharpening - Keep your Pruning Saw Sharp. Check your blade and handle. Are they sharp and secure? One sharpen per season should do the job. Otherwise, consider replacing the blade.

Storage. Pack away and fold up your pruning saw where it won't get wet, out of direct sunlight, and of course, away from the kids and pets.

The number one rule for Pruning Saws? Don't forget your garden tools lying around the garden after use!

The fluorescent handles of this RHS-endorsed bypass action Pruner show up in any foliage.

Weighing less than 150g and just 17cm long, this pint-sized Pruner offers full-sized performance. 10 year guarantee. Fully hardened & tempered, high carbon steel blade for lasting sharpness. 

Robust alloy handles, covered in a comfortable cushion grip. Sap groove in the cutting block prevents blade sticking. Cuts up to 1.5cm diameter. Suits small to medium hands.

Overall length: 17cm

Blade: high-carbon steel

Weight: 140g

Back to Wood

Supplied in a stylish box, these secateurs makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift for a gardener or plant addict.

These stainless steel bypass secateurs from the National Trust made by Burgon & Ball collection will last a lifetime and be admired with every use.

Created to echo the style and quality of garden tools of yesteryear, they encompass traditional manufacturing techniques. Attention to design details results in gardening tools of strength and durability, to make gardening easier for everyone.

Drop-forged stainless, a manufacturing process that removes any voids and aligns the grain of the metal, is used and offers you a tool of outstanding strength and enduring sharpness.

The all-steel construction also adds strength, as the single-piece steel of the blades extends the whole length of the handles.

Stainless steel is rust-resistant, making the blades easy to keep clean and minimising rust and corrosion.

The bypass action is ideal for making precise, clean cuts that are better for plant health and also save your hands from arthritic pain, which can creep up on you as you keep gardening over the years!

Solid brass rivets fasten the stylish FSC® hardwood handles, for a touch of classic style.

Like all the garden tools in our National Trust for Burgon & Ball collection, these bypass secateurs carry a ten-year guarantee. By purchasing these tools, you are helping the National Trust look after special places forever, for everyone. 

Made in Sheffield, UK

Dimensions: Overall length 22cm, maximum width 5cm.

Features: 

Handles: FSC certified hardwood

Blade and tool head: stainless steel

Rivets: brass

Burgon & Ball's Cell Tray Tamper is perfectly sized for use in cell trays. Firm and level compost before seed sowing for improved germination.

3.5cm square base, FSC certified beech wood.

A pocket-sized must-have for any rose grower.

Simply pull along the cut stems to strip off thorns and/or leaves. A sharpened inner edge helps remove thorns cleanly and quickly.

A handy sized pair of trowels - perfect for filling cell trays without messy over spill and transplanting seedlings into pots or the garden.

Stainless steel heads, with FSC certified wooden handles.

Overall trowel length 18cm.

Ideal for planting seeds and small seedlings with great accuracy.

Made of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified beech wood, with 1cm graduations. 

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 shampooing your dog, 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 insecticide. 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 Miracle Black Soap 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 as a shampoo on my dog or pet?

Many people ask if you can use dishwashing soap on dogs. But standard dishwashing soap can be quite harsh on your dogs skin. Dishwashing soaps will quickly strip your pet’s skin of the natural oils that help to nourish and protect it. This leaves the skin less well-hydrated, which decreases its ability to keep bacterial yeast, and allergic irritants away.

Miracle Black Soap with hydrating olive oil is great option. 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

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

Cultivation nation

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

Pass me a trowel

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