Self isolation survival: great gardening gadgets
Self-isolation is a daunting prospect – but it can also provide an unexpected benefit by giving you time you might not have otherwise had. And with the weather expected to be warm and dry this year this could be the perfect opportunity to get away from your worries and get out into the garden.
Gardening can help people unwind and de-stress, getting you out in the fresh air and back to nature. And with a bit of work you’ll soon find you’ve created an amazing space to enjoy.
Clifford James is keeping its deliveries going, to make sure gardeners can get whatever they need. So, if you’ve found yourself forced into isolation and want to make good use of the time here are five essential garden gadgets that will help you transform your backyard into a dear green place.
Step one in any garden project is tackling the weeds and any clutter, and that is punishing on the knees – making this easily one of the best investments out there. Not only does it keep your knees cushioned and off the ground while you tend to your flower beds, but if you flip it over it can be used as a handy seat for when you want a break. It also comes with a tool pouch, meaning everything you’ll need is in one handy easy to reach place.
Keep your garden looking pristine whatever happens with this push lawn mower. Ideal for a smaller garden, its fixed blades give a scissor-like finish to cut grass and allow you to create beautiful decorative striped lawns or a pristine surface. With no trailing wires, no noisy motor, no need for petrol and no hidden costs, it can be used anywhere at any time and has a generous 17 litre collection bag which ensures you spend less time emptying the bag and more time cutting.
To help maintain a tidy garden that still has a gorgeous, rustic feel, opt for the woven willow border, which will provide a natural-looking border for your flowerbeds, pathways, lawns and edges.
The willow border is 19cm high, meaning it will help hem in your wildlife without imposing or overwhelming it. The willow material integrates into any style garden, looking unspoilt and earthy while ensuring your plot of land is effortlessly neat.
As well as being a place to sit and relax amidst the chaos, a garden can also be put to valuable use, and this gadget makes growing fresh vegetables a breeze. Featuring a planter, water well and four levels, this tower creates a great environment for growing tomatoes, peppers, runner beans, peas and blackberries. Simply construct the tower, fill the base with 2.3 litres of water and fill the planter with 9 litres of soil. Once your plants have started to grow you can raise the supports on the tower to accommodate your plants up to 1.5 metres. Ideal for a greenhouse or patio, the tomato tower is also great for creating floral displays.
Create your own nutrient rich compost with the rotating composter from Garden Grow. Features two compartments, allowing you to add raw materials to one compartment until it’s full, and then continue onto the second chamber, this is the perfect place for kitchen scraps, grass clippings, weeds, leaves, hay, sawdust and even cardboard. Composting is a great way to save money and reduce your household and garden waste, and will give your garden a real boost.
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