We’ve all got them - trowels we’ve inherited from grandparents, wonky rakes, and shears that might have rusted shut from lack of use.

But while we wouldn’t advocate ditching your prized tools – especially those with sentimental value, updating and upgrading some key items will help keep you productive in the garden. 

New technologies and modern designs are helping us get better results in the garden with improved ergonomics, better power output, and exceptional precision – so why not take advantage and check out some key tool upgrade options?

If you do decide to upgrade, there are two great charities in the UK who will be delighted to receive your unwanted tools. Check them out here:

Work Aid - Donate Your Tools

TWAM - Tools with a mission

Pruning and Cutting

Here at Agrigem, we love powered pruners and think they represent one of the best advances in garden tool technology in recent years.

Although pruning has the potential to be one of your more satisfying garden jobs, those larger tougher stems can stress our hands and joints – which is where powered pruners come into their own.

Little effort is required to cut through even the most challenging woody stems – taking the pressure out of pruning. Battery technologies keep you mobile meaning no need to run cables. 

Try these options:

Keeper Battery Pruning Shears

Milwaukee Pruning Shear

Webb Cordless Pruning Saw

Milwaukee Hatchet Pruning Saw

Webb Long Reach Trimmer and Pruner Attachment

Milwaukee Telescoping Shear

Traditionalists will tell you there’s nothing like a pair of hand shears to trim and shape that hedge, but powered trimmers are now much lighter than they once were - with improved battery life and ergonomics. Take a look at these new hedge trimming tools:

Webb Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Milwaukee 60cm hedge Trimmer

Milwaukee 45cm hedge Trimmer

Milwaukee Hedge Trimmer Attachment

Raking, Scarifying and Tilling

There’s no getting away from it, scarifying and tilling are hard work. And if you’re still scarifying manually with a rake, you’ll know you’re getting a good work out. 

New powered scarifying, raking and tilling equipment will not only spare your muscles but will significantly improve the efficiency and quality of your scarifying.

Take a look at these treat upgrade options:

Webb 40cm Lawn Scarifier and raker

Webb 2-in-1 Electric Scarifier and Lawn raker

Webb 20V Cordless Tiller

Garden Tidying

If you’ve got deciduous trees on or bordering your garden, you’re either grateful for a free supply of mulch and leaf mould, or you can’t wait for autumn to be over and the leaves to be gone!

Either way, make the process of tidying your garden and moving leaves more enjoyable with these powered tidying tool upgrades:

The Handy Electric Garden Blower and Vacuum

Milwaukee M18 Battery Blower

Webb Cordless Axial Blower

The Handy Electric Impact Shredder

Moving Around

Finally, if your wheelbarrow is looking a little battered, consider an upgrade to a tougher, arguably more useful, garden trolley!

Our range of four wheeled trollies are easy to move around with puncture-proof tyres and tipping mechanisms that make light work of your garden moving chores.

Check out these top sellers:

The Handy 200kg Garden Trolley

The Handy 300kg Multi-purpose Cart

The Handy 400kg Garden Trolley with Liner and Tool Tray

Looking for a Christmas gift for your gardening loved one? Take a look at our complete equipment range here: agrigem.co.uk/equipment