{"title":"Shippable Products","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"niwaki-pouch","title":"Niwaki Pouch","description":"\u003cp\u003eHolds all the small extras you will inevitably need to cart around with you in the garden – twine, snips, phone, earbuds, sharpener, cleaning block. Belt loops allow you to wear it on your belt, or use the detachable strap to carry it over your shoulder.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1217017708558,"sku":"P00398-1","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/niwaki-pouch-2.heic?v=1764893981"},{"product_id":"niwaki-belt","title":"Niwaki Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eI like to wear this belt over my clothing and jackets so that my tools are always easily at-hand. Or you can wear it as a regular belt. I carry my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Double Holster\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-double-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edouble holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (with secateurs + folding saw, or secateurs + hori hori) and a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-pouch\" title=\"Niwaki Pouch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epouch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to carry all the bits and pieces that I inevitably need throughout the day. Makes me look like a bit of a cowboy, but I like it! Goes with my summer hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne size (buckle comes off so you can cut to fit)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect addition to one of the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Holsters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee the full collection of holsters \u0026amp; tool bags here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1217017741326,"sku":"P00227-1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki_belt.png?v=1781814477"},{"product_id":"niwaki-short-holster","title":"Niwaki Single Holster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNiwaki single holster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect fit for secateurs, snips or small clippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a holster is a great way to keep your secateurs on your body and out of the compost heap. And to save your pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNiwaki single holsters come in two other sizes:  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/wide-single-holster\" title=\"Wide single garden tool holster\"\u003ewide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (for bigger, bulkier secateurs) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-long-holster?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e8668157e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Niwaki Long Holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (for topiary clippers \u0026amp; barracudas).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more ideas on how best to carry your tools round the garden, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" title=\"collection of garden toolbelts, tool holsters, totes and tool bags\"\u003esee the full collection of toolbelts, holsters, totes \u0026amp; bags here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Short Holster ONLY","offer_id":31991388176447,"sku":"P00004","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short Holster + Belt","offer_id":39246875918399,"sku":"P00004 \u0026 P00227-1","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-single-holster.png?v=1781740621"},{"product_id":"niwaki-double-holster","title":"Niwaki Double Holster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe double holster is such a sensible and clever gardening accessory because it simplifies the tool belt and prevents holes in your pockets! Keeping your tools on your body means that you're less likely to put them down and then forget where they are. Or lose them in the compost heap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is designed to carry a folding \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw\" title=\"Silky Pocketboy Medium Folding Saw\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epruning saw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/okatsune-secateur\" title=\"Niwaki Okatsune Secateur\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esecateurs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for pruning work. It is also a good choice if you have large secateurs - use the back pocket for the secateurs and keep your snips or scissors in the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:  the back pouch is too loose to hold a hori hori (they fall out when you bend over) and large-sized secateurs won't always fit in the front pocket.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/niwaki-belt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Belt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full collection of holsters \u0026amp; tool bags here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Double Holster ONLY","offer_id":39246873133119,"sku":"P00034","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Holster + Belt","offer_id":39246880669759,"sku":"P0034, P00227-1","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-double-holster.png?v=1781740249"},{"product_id":"okatsune-snips","title":"Okatsune Flower Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnips are smaller, lighter and less bulky than secateurs and are designed to be used on soft, green growth, nothing woody. I like to use them for deadheading, cutting flowers, harvesting veggies, and cutting lengths of twine for staking. The long skinny blades allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts. Super handy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir smaller size and rounded tips allow you to carry them in your pocket without doing damage, but I like to carry them in my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Pouch\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-pouch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epouch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e so I always know where they are. They also fit perfectly in a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Short Holster\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-short-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esingle holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I sometimes snug them into my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Double Holster\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-double-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edouble holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Hori Hori\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-hori-hori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehori hori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Okatsune snips come with a spare spring, although I haven’t needed mine yet and I’ve been using my snips for several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bR8Ug2wMoOw\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1217018658830,"sku":"P00049","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/okatsune-flower-snips.png?v=1781739437"},{"product_id":"okatsune-shears","title":"Okatsune Shears","description":"\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 2 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese shears are perfect for topiary, boxwood clipping and other small hedges. I like the well-balanced, smooth cutting action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sizes are tough enough to handle the day-to-day gardening action doled out by my crews and the blades are easy to sharpen. Red and white handles are easy to find in the garden. Great all-rounders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorter handles (21\" size) allow you to get in close, which I find especially useful for detailed topiary pruning, and are much lighter than many shears. Means less strain on the neck and shoulder muscles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a longer reach, try the 30” size. They're great for trimming the sides of low hedges, a real back-saver when you've got miles of them to trim!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/japanese-hand-tools\/products\/okatsune-sharpening-stone\" title=\"Okatsune sharpening stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkatsune 400 grit sharpening stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee the full collection of shears \u0026amp; clippers here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bR8Ug2wMoOw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Short Handles 21”","offer_id":1217019478030,"sku":"P00031-1","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Long Handles 30”","offer_id":1217019510798,"sku":"P00357-2","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/okatsune-2xshears.jpg?v=1608332183"},{"product_id":"okatsune-secateur","title":"Okatsune Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Peoples Choice Award for Best New Product at the 2018 CanWest Horticultural Expo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese secateurs are the industry standard in Japan - I really like the simple design. They're extremely sharp and strong, and make clean cuts with a satisfying 'chunking' sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locking mechanism is their best feature (the clasp at the bottom of the handles) - its very deliberate and easy to use, even with gloves on. The lock never accidentally engages like it did on my old Felcos - which drove me crazy! I only use the Okatsune now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and white handles make them easy to find if you put them down in the garden. Clean and sharpen regularly and they’ll last you a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign works for lefties and righties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Okatsune secateurs come with a spare spring, although I haven’t needed mine yet and I’ve been using my secateurs for several years. 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Use it lightly as a protective coating after cleaning and sharpening. Much more pleasant, and benign, than using petroleum products. It is odourless and tasteless - don’t drink it though, its mixed with paraffin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI highly recommend purchasing it with the dispenser - its a very sensible addition because the camellia oil comes out of its bottle very quickly. The dispenser allows you to apply just the right amount without wastage or spillage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGardener's Kit tip\u003c\/span\u003e:  Use the dispenser on \u003cem\u003eclean\u003c\/em\u003e tools so that the wick doesn't get stained and soiled. Which it will when used on dirty tools. 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It can carry up to 4 pairs of long shears or loppers, with 2 smaller compartments for hand tools, sharpening kit, lunch, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great way to protect your special tools from the workaday hurly-burly in the back of the truck.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7465483403327,"sku":"P00397-1","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-tool-bag.png?v=1781815553"},{"product_id":"niwaki-topiary-shears","title":"Niwaki Topiary Shears","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese are beautiful specialty shears, designed for box clipping, topiary and other soft green growth. Not intended to be used for hacking back the overgrown laurel hedge!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe long Aogami Blue Paper Steel blades that are exceptionally sharp and well-balanced. Slender, smooth white oak handles. Jake Hobson’s go-to shears for summer boxwood clipping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSize and weight more appropriate for a stronger upper body, they are more solid than the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/okatsune-shears\" title=\"Okatsune Shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkatsunes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ars-superlight-shears\" title=\"ARS Superlight Shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eARS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. But a pleasure to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"niwaki sharpening stones\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/gouken-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended for this model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCheck out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/niwaki-tool-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki Shear Tool Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efor information on how to sharpen and care for your shears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of shears \u0026amp; clippers here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31800446451775,"sku":"P00038-2","price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-topiary-shears.png?v=1781737595"},{"product_id":"niwaki-sharpening-stones","title":"Niwaki Sharpening Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSharpening stones designed especially to be used on secateurs and loppers: the concave edge follows the curve of the blade perfectly and they’re small enough to fit into the tight spots. Also great for shears, clippers and other sharp blades. Three different grits for different phases, purchase individually or as a set of three.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOAK THOROUGHLY IN WATER, EACH TIME, BEFORE USE. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT DROP. They will shatter.\u003cbr\u003eDo not leave to dry in direct sun or heat.\u003cbr\u003eDon't let freeze when wet - they will shatter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown #1000 grit FINE (most frequently used)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eS\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eharpening on a weekly basis is recommended when you use your secateurs daily. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey #220 grit COARSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e       \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e        For damaged\/rough blades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSand #3000 grit\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSUPER FINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor detailed work on high quality steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/cleaning-kit-bundle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCleaning Kit\u003c\/a\u003e which is stocked with all the essential tools for cleaning \u0026amp; sharpening your kit!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more detailed cleaning and sharpening instructions, and which gear to use for what,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"cleaning \u0026amp; sharpening japanese pruning tools\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/cleaning-sharpening-japanese-pruning-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Brown #1000","offer_id":7465522102335,"sku":"P00332-2","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey #220","offer_id":7514427326527,"sku":"P00332-1","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand #3000","offer_id":7514427359295,"sku":"P00332-3","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of Three","offer_id":7514427392063,"sku":"P00332-2, P00332-1, P00332-3","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-sharpening-stones.png?v=1781815290"},{"product_id":"okatsune-sharpening-stone","title":"Okatsune Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eOkatsune sharpening whetstone for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Okatsune Secateur\" href=\"\/products\/okatsune-secateur\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esecateurs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Okatsune Shears\" href=\"\/products\/okatsune-shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshears\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Has one curved edge for sharpening concave blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet the stone well before use and don't grind too hard. Most shears and secateurs are single-beveled - sharpen on the outside, and then smooth off the inside to remove the burr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOAK THOROUGHLY IN WATER, EACH TIME, BEFORE USE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT DROP. 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The long skinny blades allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts without leaving stubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially great for deadheading, cut flowers, harvesting veggies, and cutting lengths of twine for staking. In Japan, they are used for needling pines. Not suitable for pruning woody material, cutting wire or opening paint cans! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are definitely a step up from inexpensive flower snips - I prefer the lock on these which is so much easier to use than flimsy leather or plastic clasps. The higher quality steel sharpens and holds an edge better, and the sturdier construction means that I'll have them for a lifetime. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locking mechanism on Japanese secateurs and snips is the feature that sets them apart for me - and this is especially important in a pair of snips. I find less expensive models fiddly to close and lock; these are much more efficient and, like the Tobisho secateurs and clippers, can be locked with one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red and yellow handles are easy to find if you put them down in the garden. But don't! You'll want to keep these safe and sound in your holster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTobisho pruning tools are the crème de la crème in the Japanese gardening world. They are made in a small family-run factory in Yamagata, an area famous for the quality of its steel. All their tools are drop forged, with great attention to detail - they have incredible weight and balance and are such a pleasure to use!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"niwaki sharpening stones\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the entire Tobisho collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tobisho Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13054957322303,"sku":"P00386-1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/tobisho-pro-snips.png?v=1781735202"},{"product_id":"tobisho-sr-1-secateurs","title":"Tobisho SR-1 Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRight-handed, Left-handed \u0026amp; Small Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobisho SR-1s are a lightweight and extremely well-balanced pair of secateurs, based on the traditional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/tobisho-as-sr-1s-niwaki-gr-pros\"\u003eJapanese A-Type\u003c\/a\u003e shape but constructed more simply from one piece of high quality Yasugi steel, blade to handle. The face of the cutting blade is slightly hollow-ground to reduce friction in the cutting action, which makes for a finer, smoother cut. And they are super sharp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning with a sharp tool that fits your hand well and is a comfortable weight will lessen repetitive strain for gardeners who use their secateurs frequently and\/or for long periods of time. The SR-1 is an excellent choice for small to medium sized hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe locking mechanism (the clasp at the bottom of the handles) is very deliberate and easy to use, even with gloves on. The lock never accidentally engages. And the red and yellow handles are easy to find if you put them down in the garden. But don't! You'll want to keep these beauties safe and sound in your holster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The high quality steel sharpens easily and holds an edge much longer than lower quality steel, but it is brittle and can be damaged through misuse. They are not meant to be used for heavy hacking, cutting wire or opening paint cans! Handle them with care, and clean and sharpen regularly and they should last you a lifetime!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the entire Tobisho collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" title=\"Tobisho Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTobisho pruning tools are the crème de la crème in the Japanese gardening world. They are made in a small family-run factory in Yamagata, an area famous for the quality of its steel. All their tools are drop forged, with great attention to detail - they have incredible weight and balance and are such a pleasure to use!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Right Handed","offer_id":40501558149183,"sku":"P00003-1","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Left Handed","offer_id":40501558181951,"sku":"P00003-2","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small Right Handed","offer_id":41312345456703,"sku":"P00003-5","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/tobisho-sr-1-secateurs.png?v=1781735726"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-edging-knife-with-steps","title":"Lawn Edger","description":"\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003eThis traditional lawn edger has a sharp, hand-forged stainless steel blade which cuts through turf quickly and with ease. My crew uses this tool frequently, and I have had my original Sneeboer tool for over 12 years. We always use it instead of a spade because it is designed to be more efficient for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide, solid-ash handle is nicely shaped and easy to grip, comfortable to lift and push into the turf. The straight half-moon-shaped blade cuts straighter, smoother lines than a spade, and with less effort. The steps on the top of the blade make it easier and more comfortable to push the blade into the turf with your foot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardener’s Kit Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e: Edging the garden beds and paved pathways is a quick and easy way to make a garden look tidy, crisp and well-defined. Even if you don’t have time for a detailed once-over of the garden, you can quickly improve the overall picture by edging. We hand-edge a couple of times a year in our clients' gardens, the rest of the time we use a strimmer.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13055046811711,"sku":"8080-140450","price":235.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/edging-knife-with-steps_3.jpg?v=1608341960"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-bulb-planter","title":"Great Dixter Bulb Planter","description":"\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe business end of this clever tool is similar to the hand-held bulb planters we're all used to seeing, but this one is designed to be used from a standing position to plant and naturalize bulbs in turf. So smart!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFar superior to crawling around on hands and knees with a flimsy hand-held bulb planter, or even a hori hori or a trowel. Or endlessly digging out squares of turf. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tapered head is hand-forged from stainless steel so it is sturdy, and won't crumple when pushed into the ground; it is narrower at the bottom so the plug is pushed out effectively each time you make a new hole. It has a wide, contoured wooden handle that is comfortable and easy to grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was first introduced to this tool when I attended a symposium at Great Dixter and I had to bring one home with me because I had never seen anything like it. It cost a bundle to transport but I was that impressed! I don’t use it often but, when I do, it's an incredible time saver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e one person walks through the planting area with the bulb planter, removing plugs wherever they want bulbs (1 bulb\/hole for bigger bulbs like Narcissus, 2-3\/hole for smaller bulbs like Crocus). One or two others follow with bulbs and a bucket of compost: a little compost is sprinkled into the bottom of each hole to get the correct planting depth, the bulb(s) inserted, and a plug pushed back into the planting hole and pressed into position with a foot. Voila, finished! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat Dixter Collection:  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe tools in the Great Dixter Collection have been designed by the Lloyd family and gardeners at Great Dixter. Sneeboer donates a portion of revenues from the sale of every Great Dixter tool back to Great Dixter - to maintain an important\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epiece of English heritage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to plant bulbs in turf with a Sneeboer Bulb Planter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/knpDZcVR0VI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13055074107455,"sku":"9070-129070","price":320.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/great-dixter-bulb-planter_action.jpg?v=1667169937"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-fork","title":"Great Dixter Short Fork","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis short-handled fork is the companion to the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/sneeboer-planting-spade\" title=\"Sneeboer Short Planting Spade\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshort planting spade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/sneeboer-planting-spade\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThey are a great set and have become part of the basic tool kit that my crew takes everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're both extremely useful tools when working on hands and knees and\/or in tight spaces in mixed borders or raised beds. It’s so much faster and more efficient than using a hori hori or other hand tool, and you don’t get the same wrist fatigue. You use both hands to dig and you get more power from the length of the handle and the grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other benefit is that you don’t have to go up and down like you do when using a full length border tool; again, it speeds you up. You have greater control and precision than you would using a full length fork on your knees and you’re much less likely to damage surrounding plant material with this short handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe use it for loosening the soil to weed, lifting and dividing perennials and bulbs, and working in soil amendments. It would also be an excellent tool to use in veggie beds for weeding and harvesting root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel tines of the Sneeboer hand fork are strong enough to dig and cultivate soils of all types and conditions. It is important to choose a fork that is strongly made because the tines of poorly-made forks can bend with use, especially if you have heavy clay or compacted soils. One caveat:  don't use it as a prying tool, the wood handle could snap under heavy pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Dixter Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e  The tools in the Great Dixter Collection have been designed by gardeners at Great Dixter. Sneeboer donates a portion of revenues from the sale of every Great Dixter tool back to Great Dixter - to maintain an important\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epiece of English heritage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32157561946175,"sku":"5061-210775","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/great-dixter-short-fork.jpg?v=1772569666"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-planting-spade","title":"Great Dixter Short Planting Spade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis short-handled spade is the companion to the \u003ca title=\"Great Dixter Short Planting Spade\" href=\"\/products\/sneeboer-fork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshort planting fork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.They are a great set and have become part of the basic toolkit that my crew takes everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI first used this tool while on a work practicum at Great Dixter, and it was one of my first introductions to the Sneeboer line. The gardeners at Dixter use them all the time and for good reason - it is the perfect tool for getting into their densely planted borders to interplant bulbs, annuals and perennials. Which they do often.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis short-handled spade makes digging on hands and knees so much faster and more efficient than using a hori hori or a hand trowel because you can use both hands to dig. And you don’t get the same wrist fatigue. It's particularly brilliant for bulb planting in a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other benefit is that you don’t have to go up and down like you do when using a full length spade so, again, it speeds you up. You have greater control and precision than you would using a full length spade on your knees and you’re much less likely to damage surrounding plant material with this short handle.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to care for your Sneeboer Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the video below and check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/sneeboer-tool-maintenance-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTool Maintenance Kit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/sneeboer-tool-sharpener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTool Sharpener\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xXPdw-oP8zM?controls=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat Dixter Collection:  \u003c\/strong\u003eThe tools in the Great Dixter Collection have been designed by the Lloyd family and gardeners at Great Dixter. Sneeboer donates a portion of revenues from the sale of every Great Dixter tool back to Great Dixter - to maintain an important\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epiece of English heritage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32157924163647,"sku":"4044-210775","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/great-dixter-planting-spade_2.jpg?v=1639102594"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-heart-shaped-push-hoe","title":"Heart Shaped Push Hoe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you heard the old gardener’s adage? One year’s seeding equals ten years’ weeding! It's so important to get those weeds before they go to seed. If you don't, the problem just compounds year on year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003eWe regularly use hoes for annual weeds, particularly in spring when new growth is coming on fast - its a real time saver to get them under control before they become a much bigger problem. Where they have been let go, frequent hoeing is a great way to regain the upper hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003eA push hoe is an extremely effective weeding tool, sharp on all sides, allowing you to cut both on the push stroke and the pull stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003eThe difference between the Heart-Shaped Hoe and a standard push hoe is that the pointy tip of the heart-shaped head allows you to get into tight spots between plants in an ornamental border, without inadvertently doing damage to neighbouring plants. It's much easier to maneuver than a larger rectangular head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003eFor all you tall folks, the Sneeboer push hoes have the longest handles - which means you won’t have to bend over so much! It also allows you to reach to the back of most beds without having to walk into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Sneeboer long-handled tools are finished with a round ball at the end of the handle. This serves as a grip and, when scuffling, provides a physical reminder that your hand is at the end of the handle. So smart! The longer-than-usual handles mean that you can work in a more upright position, minimizing backache. An especially great feature for tall folks.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13055135875135,"sku":"2120-328030","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/heart-shaped-push-hoe-12cm.jpg?v=1608342584"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-leaf-rake","title":"Lawn Rake - 20 tines","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003eThis spring-tine rake is a particularly good tool for moss and thatch removal and small lawn renovations (see the video below). Also great for leaf raking. And the extra long handle means that you don’t have to bend over to rake - a great back-saver for us gardeners!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003eThe construction is strong and robust: the tines are assembled into a solid stainless steel framework and bolted to the solid ash handle with two brass rivets.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/rakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of garden rakes here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13055152816191,"sku":"6045-140400","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/leaf-rake-20t_5.jpg?v=1608341367"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-narrow-spade-with-steps","title":"Narrow Spade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an excellent spade for working in established garden beds - the longer narrow head allows you to get in between plants and dig deeply without damaging neighbouring plants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sharp blade glides through the soil “like a hot knife in butter” according the Graeme Bain from Southlands Nursery, and, unlike heavier trenching shovels, it is a versatile and practical tool to use throughout the day because of its smaller profile and lighter weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long handle and step plates minimize the amount of bending required and Sneeboer's excellent construction means it is strong enough to use for a day of digging, dividing and transplanting in confined spaces, but without the same fatigue that would come with using a heavier tool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13055162318911,"sku":"3033-210786","price":270.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/narrow-spade-with-steps_2.jpg?v=1608341845"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-raised-bed-leaf-rake","title":"Short Leaf Rake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a lighter weight, short-handled version of the 7-tine leaf rake, designed for use in raised beds, but I particularly like to use it to gently rake blankets of autumn leaves off established shrubs and perennials with winter structural value in the autumn - to prevent splaying, broken branches and browning out of foliage from the weight of wet leaves all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, for those of you who have the tidy bug, very useful for clearing out underneath shrubs, when a long-handled rake would be too cumbersome while crawling about on hands and knees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a fitted handle for a better grip and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ebecause of the strength of the tines you can also use it to fluff up the soil, tickle in soil amendments, or rake out small annual weeds from hard to reach places. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small rake is a recommended addition to a basic tool kit - we always have one with us.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/rakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee the full collection of garden rakes here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13055185649727,"sku":"6035-124019","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/raised-bed-leaf-rake_5.jpg?v=1638319678"},{"product_id":"abrasive-cleaning-block","title":"Abrasive Cleaning Block","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a super handy and portable abrasive block that I use to clean the gunk that inevitably builds up on the blades of my secateurs, shears and snips. If not removed, it makes your clippers sticky and slows down the cutting action. Also removes rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are small enough to tuck into a pocket or pouch, and I like to have mine with me all the time so I can touch up the tools as needed. When we’re doing a lot of pruning or cutting, we often clean and sharpen our blades daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso suitable to remove rust from spades, shovels, forks, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse dry as it crumbles quickly when wet.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/cleaning-kit-bundle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCleaning Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich is stocked with all the essential tools for cleaning \u0026amp; sharpening your kit!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skookum Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13228766756927,"sku":"13802","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/2Abrasive_Cleaning_Block_1.jpg?v=1608246866"},{"product_id":"silky-pocketboy-fine-folding-saw","title":"Pocketboy - Fine Tooth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAvailable in 2 sizes (use the drop down option). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReplacement Blades also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA key piece of my basic gardening kit. These Silky Pocketboys are compact and so convenient, fitting neatly and unobtrusively into pockets, pouches, or holsters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eI carry the 170mm in my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Deluxe Garden Tool Belt\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/deluxe-garden-tool-belt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Tool Belt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e year-round so I so can deal with small pruning jobs as I go. Eliminates the run back and forth to the truck or the shed. Or the need to haul around your loppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis year we’re trying out a couple of new Pocketboys, including this fine-tooth blade. I spied the blue-handles in use at Great Dixter in the UK a few years ago -  the fine teeth are better for cutting old, hard wood during renovative pruning. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe shorter 130mm blade fits even more easily in between crowded, congested branches and is extremely useful when pruning old, overgrown shrubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine-tooth blade is also recommended for cutting other hard woods like bamboo and lumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBoth sizes have a comfortable, easy-to-grip rubbery handle and a 2-position blade-locking system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike North American saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. A different sawing motion is required and you should know that the blades can be snapped through incorrect use. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClick here for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/saw-care\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSawing Tips \u0026amp; Saw Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Pocketboy has a colour-coded handle associated with the teeth configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-fine-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue is for hard wood \u0026amp; bamboo (fine-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack is for soft wood \u0026amp; most pruning jobs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (medium-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-extra-large-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed is for young, green wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cstrong\u003e good in the bush (large-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/silky-pocketboy-curved-blade-170mm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow (medium-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e has a curved blade for faster, more aggressive cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"130mm\/5\"","offer_id":13849766494271,"sku":"SI-342-13","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170mm\/6.75\"","offer_id":13888489324607,"sku":"SI-342-17","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 130mm Fine Tooth","offer_id":31912389705791,"sku":"SI-343-13","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 170mm Fine Tooth","offer_id":31912393474111,"sku":"SI-343-17","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/IMG_4888.jpg?v=1639678870"},{"product_id":"swiss-istor-sharpener","title":"Swiss Istor Pocket Sharpener","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small carbon steel sharpener easily tucks into a pocket so that you can give your secateurs and shears a touch-up sharpen while you're on the job. Mine is always in my pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-sharpener-pro\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-sharpener-pro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSwiss Istor Pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-sharpener-pro\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-sharpener-pro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/swiss_istor_pro_100x100.jpg?v=1637447098\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/swiss_istor_pro_100x100.jpg?v=1637447098\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-duplex-sharpener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-duplex-sharpener\"\u003eSwiss Istor Duplex\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-duplex-sharpener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/swiss-istor-duplex-sharpener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/sharpener_duplex_100x100.png?v=1637449756\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/sharpener_duplex_100x100.png?v=1637449756\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13844902051903,"sku":"FE-ISTOR10","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/Swiss_Istor_Sharpener.jpg?v=1608340572"},{"product_id":"silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw","title":"Pocketboy - Medium Tooth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAvailable in 2 sizes (use the drop down option). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReplacement Blades also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA folding pocket saw has been a key piece of my basic gardening kit for many years. They are compact and so convenient, fitting neatly and unobtrusively into pockets, pouches, or holsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy go-to has been the Pocketboy 170mm (7\") blade with medium teeth - having it in my toolbelt means that I can deal with small pruning jobs that are too big for secateurs as I\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ego. I don't have to run back to the truck or the shed to get a pair of loppers, and I don't have to risk damaging\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emy secateurs by making cuts that are too big for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike North American saws that cut on the push stroke, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. A different sawing motion is required and you should know that the blades can be snapped through incorrect use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/pages\/saw-care\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSawing Tips \u0026amp; Saw Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are several Pocketboy options, the 130mm (5\") blade being one of them. It is even easier to tuck it into a pocket or pouch. The shorter blade fits more easily in between crowded, congested branches - a really useful feature for renovative shrub pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth sizes have a comfortable, easy-to-grip rubbery handle and a 2-position blade-locking system. Blades are impulse-hardened which means they will stay sharp 3x longer than untreated blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest of all, the blades can be replaced. I've had my original handle for about 15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolster tip:  The 170mm models fit neatly into the back sleeve of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/holsters\/products\/niwaki-double-holster\" title=\"Niwaki double holster for garden tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki double holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e during winter pruning season. Secateurs in the front and you're all set!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Pocketboy has a colour-coded handle associated with the teeth configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-fine-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue (fine-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e is great for hard, dense wood like lumber \u0026amp; bamboo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/saws\/products\/silky-pocketboy-medium-folding-saw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack (medium-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for soft wood \u0026amp; most pruning jobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/silky-pocketboy-curved-blade-170mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow (medium-tooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e has a curved blade for faster, more aggressive cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Big Bear Tools","offers":[{"title":"130mm\/5\"","offer_id":13849779077183,"sku":"SI-340-13","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170mm\/6.75\"","offer_id":13888482738239,"sku":"SI-340-17","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 130 Medium Tooth","offer_id":31912401600575,"sku":"SI-341-13","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replacement Blade - 170 Medium Tooth","offer_id":31912400257087,"sku":"SI-341-17","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/IMG_4891.jpg?v=1639679514"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-border-spade","title":"Border Spade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable in multiple sizes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFinding the right border spade can be a challenge for professional gardeners - it's a tool we use constantly so it's important to find the right size, weight and proportion for our bodies. Using a tool properly fitted to your body makes it easier to work comfortably and without undue fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sneeboer border spade has a smaller, shorter blade than many of the spades I've tried over the years. This, combined with the unobtrusive t-grip, makes it less cumbersome to use in a crowded border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard and tall sizes are almost identical:  the grip and length of the blade are  exactly the same; the difference is in the length of the handle. Taller folks will definitely appreciate the extra length!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"No Grip 110cm","offer_id":40064864780351,"sku":"3051-327010","price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard 90cm","offer_id":32072554971199,"sku":"3051-210786","price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lightweight 90cm","offer_id":40129088323647,"sku":"3051-113007","price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tall 100cm","offer_id":39547413069887,"sku":"3051-210784","price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/747D263C-D880-4CC7-8A9F-6BE2B18B7D59_1_201_a.jpg?v=1667247467"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-border-fork-4t","title":"Border Fork 4t","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUsing a border fork in the garden seems to be a lost skill in this part of the world, and it took several working trips to England for me to begin to appreciate their utility. Using the right tool for the job can make all the difference for ease and efficiency of performance of your gardening jobs, and here's how we use forks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003eGenerally, border forks are used to loosen, lift and turn soil, similar to a spade, with the difference being that the tines allow a fork to be pushed into the ground more easily, break up clods of soil, and get past\/remove stones and rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fork is super handy for weeding large areas, especially of tap-rooted or tuberous plants. As much as possible, you want to avoid cutting or breaking those roots in order to prevent re-growth. The fork is also brilliant for dealing with large weedy, compacted areas; we go over them with a fork, plunging it in and loosening the soil throughout the area before we start pulling them out. Saves hours of painstaking hand work. It is also useful in the veggie garden for lifting potatoes and other root crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost important for me is when used to lift plants like a spade: a fork doesn't cut through all the roots, thus does less damage to the plant and ensures better transplanting results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, even though I was disparaging about it until I'd actually tried it, using two forks back-to-back to lever apart dense clumps of roots is a speedy and less damaging way to divide plants (try the short-handled or hand forks in the Sneeboer range for smaller gardens and plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to choose a fork that is strongly made because the tines of poorly-made forks can bend with use, especially if you have heavy clay or compacted soils. Not a problem with the Sneeboer border fork - it is strong because its hand-forged from one piece of steel and not welded together from multiple pieces. It is perfectly proportioned and exceptionally well-balanced. A treat to use and a highly recommended tool to have in your arsenal! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Standard Grip","offer_id":30943530090559,"sku":"5089-113007","price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Grip","offer_id":30943530057791,"sku":"5089-210779","price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/border-fork-4t.jpg?v=1762378845"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-leaf-rake-7t","title":"Leaf Rake - 7 tines","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003eA narrow leaf rake is one of the most frequently used tools on our maintenance rounds, especially during leaf season. The slim head fits easily in between plants in established borders and the long handle allows you to reach into the back of beds without walking into the bed. It also means you don’t have to bend over to rake - a great back-saver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eAnd this is no flimsy rake, unlike so many others. The construction is incredibly strong and robust: the tines are assembled into a solid stainless steel framework and bolted to the solid ash handle with two brass rivets. Because of the strength of the tines you can also use it to fluff up the soil, tickle in soil amendments, or rake out small annual weeds from hard to reach places.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/rakes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee the full collection of garden rakes here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14750120706111,"sku":"6025-140400","price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/leaf-rake-7t.jpg?v=1608342212"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-weeding-fork","title":"Weeding Fork","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ve used a hori hori as my main weeding tool for a long time so I never really thought I needed a hand fork. Until I went to England and worked at Great Dixter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLots of gardeners there use them as a weeding tool of choice, but I was most impressed with they way they used them to divide perennials for nursery stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing two forks back-to-back to lever apart root clumps is a speedy and less damaging way to divide plants. I was a bit skeptical until I tried it, because who ever has two forks in their kit? But it worked like a charm! I now have two hand forks on my potting bench and bring them along to job sites when I know we have a lot of dividing to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel tines of the Sneeboer hand fork are strong enough to dig and cultivate soils of all types and conditions. It is important to choose a fork that is strongly made because the tines of poorly-made forks can bend with use, especially if you have heavy clay or compacted soils.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14750229921855,"sku":"5020-140250","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/weeding-fork_1.jpg?v=1608342849"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-weeding-trowel","title":"Weeding Trowel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis weeding trowel is a nice alternative to a hori hori - that is, if a hori hori isn't quite the right tool for you. A hori hori handle is somewhat simplistic and chunky and some folks find it feels too big or uncomfortable in their hand. If I'm describing you, then you may want to try this tool. The ash handle is nicely shaped to fit your hand and is definitely more comfortable to hold and use for longer periods of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sharp, pointed tip makes it ideal for bulb planting, planting out long-rooted seedlings and small plants that require a deep narrow planting hole. Also extremely useful for removing tap-rooted weeds from lawns or beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel blade can be sharpened so that it glides through the soil, and easily cuts through roots when digging or dealing with girdled roots at planting time.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.   \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14750254989375,"sku":"4014-140250","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/weeding-trowel.jpg?v=1608341732"},{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-lightweight-secateur","title":"GR Pro Lightweight","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an excellent tool for women with small hands, weak hands, stiff\/aging hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are lighter and smaller than standard-sized secateurs - we trialed them in response to many requests from women for a tool that wasn't too large or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is slimmer than a standard set of secateurs but thicker than a set of snips, which means a little less cutting strength but gives the ability to fit into tighter spots as you would with your snips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurns out they're also excellent for floristry work when you're cutting a mix of soft and woody stems (so you don't have to repeatedly change tools).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks as a bit of an all-in-one if you don’t want to carry both secateurs and snips with you in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame superior Japanese-style locking clasp at the bottom of the handles, but the spring is not as stiff nor is the spread as wide. Same smooth action and carefully shaped handles for easier grip.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/gouken-sharpening-stones-full-set\" title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended for this model. Comes with a spare spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14761276112959,"sku":"P00462-1","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-gr-lightweight-secateurs-1.png?v=1781733760"},{"product_id":"shuro-brush","title":"Shuro Brush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese hand broom for all your little gardening messes and delicate tidying jobs - cleaning up the rims of containers after planting up, sweeping debris off moss carpets and other ground covers, cleaning corners and potting benches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from the palm fibres of Trachycarpus fortunei, bound together with copper wire. The angled profile allows for broader sweeps as well as more careful, shorter ones. Not very big, but very cute.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14761298198591,"sku":"P00364-1","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/shuro-brush.jpeg?v=1608335519"},{"product_id":"twin-diamond-file","title":"Twin Diamond File","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble sided diamond file for coarse sharpening and re-setting old blades, perfect for repairing battered old shears and secateurs with nicked and chipped blades - the #120 side eats through the steel to a new edge, then the #300 gives a crude finish before moving over to a whetstone to get a decent edge. Use dry. Indispensable.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14761303507007,"sku":"P00323-1","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/twin-diamond-file.jpg?v=1608340755"},{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-secateurs","title":"GR Pro Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Options:  S, M, XL + Lefties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘double yellow’ GR Pro line by Niwaki offers an excellent selection of finely-crafted, hard-wearing pruning and clipping tools in a variety of sizes and shapes. There’s a GR Pro tool to fit every hand and every type of clipping and pruning job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secateurs have symmetrically curved handles that fit very comfortably in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clever lock at the bottom of the handles is unique to Japanese secateurs, and doesn't stick or slip like other major secateur brands that shall not be named!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a little practice you can use them one-handed: use your pinkie to open the lock and then push the lock against your hip to close it. An excellent feature when you’ve got your hands full!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOur smallest secateurs, recommended for extra small hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Recommended for small to mid-sized hands. They are comparable in length to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/okatsune-secateur\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkatsune\u003c\/a\u003e mediums and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/tobisho-sr-1-secateurs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTobisho SR-1s\u003c\/a\u003e, and are just a bit lighter with a slightly narrower spread than either of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e: For a fit in between medium and XL, we recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-gr-pro-s-type-secatuer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGR Pro S-type secateurs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-Large\u003c\/strong\u003e:  this is our largest pair of secateurs and is great for guys with really big hands! It is considerably heavier than the standard size (see product dimensions below) and has a much wider spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e:  our only secateurs specifically for lefties! It is slightly stockier and heavier than the Medium right-handed model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/gouken-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended for this model. The steel sharpens easily but they are not suitable for heavy hacking, and definitely not for cutting wire or opening paint cans.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":39616147849279,"sku":"P00440-7","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":30969627574335,"sku":"P00440-1","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":30969627639871,"sku":"P00440-3","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lefties","offer_id":33234737627199,"sku":"P00440-5","price":170.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/niwaki-gr-pro-secateurs.heic?v=1777665538"},{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-snips","title":"GR Pro Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnips have long, narrow blades that allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts without damaging other parts of the plant - I really like to use them for deadheading and harvesting, but they're also a valuable tool in the cut flower garden and for florists. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn Japan, they are used for needling pines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnips are not as strong as secateurs, they are intended for light snipping work and soft green stems. They're much lighter than secateurs so there's less strain on your cutting hand when you're using them for long periods of time. I keep mine right beside my secateurs in my holster so I alway\u003cimg\u003es have the right tool at my disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many inexpensive snips on the market, but they generally have flimsy locking mechanisms that require two hands to use. If you are using snips frequently, it makes a difference to use a model that has the sa\u003cimg\u003eme one-handed locking mechanism as our secateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them locked when not in use so you don't poke yourself with the very pointy, sharp tips. Or, better yet, keep them in a holster and out of the compost heap!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/gouken-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki #1000 grit sharpening stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended for this model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15620272291903,"sku":"P00469-1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-gr-pro-snips.png?v=1781733133"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-transplanting-trowel","title":"Transplanting Trowel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe transplanting trowel is a more traditional trowel shape and has a wide heart-shaped head with a sharp pointed tip and sharpened edges. The wider blade with slightly angled sides is a clever design feature that will allow you to move\/hold more soil when working with this tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sharp tip and edges easily cut through roots and heavier soils, and this is an excellent tool for potting and propagating work. The curved ash handle makes this a nice alternative to a hori hori for smaller hands. This is one of Sneeboer's bestselling tools worldwide.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15829863235647,"sku":"4007-140250","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/transplanting-trowel_7.jpg?v=1745616841"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-planting-trowel-old-dutch","title":"Old Dutch Trowel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI first spied, and admired, the long-handled version of this Old Dutch Trowel being used by Monty Don on BBC Gardener’s World.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI liked the look of the longer-and-sturdier-than-usual trowel handle, the offset head, and the way he used it to dig into soil with a stabbing motion then pushing back and forth - instead of a more typical digging\/scooping motion. My curiosity was piqued!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sharp sides and pointed end allow you to easily cut through the soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it for planting bulbs, seedlings and small plants or use the large head for breaking and turning the soil. It is particularly useful in the vegetable garden if Monty’s example is anything to go by.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun fact\u003c\/span\u003e:  this is the tool used to plant millions of bulbs by the gardeners at Keukenhof Botanic Garden in The Netherlands, famous for its incredible and opulent annual displays of Dutch-grown spring-flowering bulbs. They plant 7 million bulbs in the display gardens every year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhich handle to choose\u003c\/span\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large handled version is a bigger, heavier tool with a fairly stout handle, a good fit for medium-to-large sized hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also have a model with a shorter, slimmer handle that’s a better fit and grip for small hands but with the same-sized head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we now have a cherry wood model with a mid-sized handle.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":32130683469887,"sku":"4006-650175","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":32130683437119,"sku":"4006-140250","price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry Handle","offer_id":40064911933503,"sku":"4006-140248","price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/olddutchcherrycherry.jpg?v=1680821749"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-wrotter","title":"Wrotter Weeder","description":"\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003eHere is an elegantly simple solution to perennial weed problems in densely-planted areas. “Wrotter” is an old Dutch word that comes from the northern part of the Netherlands and means “tough worker”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique shape and precisely angled head allows you to reach deep into the soil to hook and remove the roots of weeds and invasives without breaking them off underground as you might when using bigger, cruder tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially useful for invaders growing amongst the root systems of other more desirable plants, the Wrotter allows removal of the culprit without doing damage to the root systems of your precious or rare plants.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x4HmqYufvb0?si=BdfBqNLcLSZ8jM_K\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15830024224831,"sku":"8018-140250","price":72.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/wrotter_2.jpg?v=1608341823"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-tool-sharpener","title":"Tool Sharpener","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI frequently find myself giving advice about tool care and maintenance these days, and if you don't already own a suitable sharpening tool for your stainless steel tools, this is a smart add-on. Keeping them sharp keeps them doing more of the work for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sneeboer sharpener is an extra hard silicon-carbide stone mounted on an ergonomically-formed wooden handle and can be used to sharpen the bladed edges of all your full sized and hand tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the video below for a demonstration of cleaning and sharpening instructions from Sneeboer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to care for your Sneeboer Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the video below and check out our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tool Maintenance Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/sneeboer-tool-maintenance-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTool Maintenance Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sneeboer-tool-sharpener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTool Sharpener\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xXPdw-oP8zM?controls=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":40282408747071,"sku":"5015","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":40282408779839,"sku":"5016","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/tool-sharpener_1.jpg?v=1608343027"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-tool-maintenance-kit","title":"Sneeboer Tool Maintenance Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI frequently find myself giving advice about tool care and maintenance these days, so I thought this tool maintenance kit would be a smart add-on for customers wanting to keep their garden tools in excellent condition year-on-year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit consists of all the essential items for cleaning and protecting your tools: a wire brush, a sharpening file, boiled linseed oil and a cloth. All presented in a beautiful wooden box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, clean the handle and the steel head with the wire brush. Next, sharpen the edges of bladed tools. Finally, apply boiled linseed oil to the wood handle and stainless steel head\u003c\/span\u003e to condition and protect wooden handles from the elements, and to protect steel blades from rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your tools in top condition, Sneeboer recommends treating wooden-handled tools twice a year. One of those times should be at the end of the season before you put them away for the winter. All brand new Sneeboer wooden handles should be oiled before you use them the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWarning\u003c\/span\u003e:  incorrect storage of boiled linseed oil and rags\/cloths used for application can lead to spontaneous combustion. Please don't forget about it\/them and leave it\/them in an unsuitable environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productdescription\"\u003ePLEASE READ MORE ABOUT SAFE  HANDLING \u0026amp; STORAGE BELOW\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer the kit items for purchase separately:  \u003ca title=\"Sneeboer boiled linseed oil\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/maintenance-bottle-with-linseed-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoiled Linseed Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Sneeboer Tool Sharpener\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/sneeboer-tool-sharpener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTool Sharpener\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Sneeboer brass wire cleaning brush\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/hand-brush\"\u003eBrass Wire Brush\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply Boiled Linseed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is best applied with a rag or buffing cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003egloves should be worn at all times during the handling and application process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst, clean your tools thoroughly with a Sneeboer brass wire brush to remove dirt and gunk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003erub it into the wood straight up and down the grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethin coatings work best, as thicker application coatings can take longer to dry and get sticky or gummy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit may take between 24-72 hours for boiled linseed oil to fully cure, or feel dry out to the touch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Boiled Linseed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eboiled linseed oil has not actually been boiled, but is chemically modified with metallic solvents for faster drying times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit is different from standard\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rawlinspaints.com\/home\/wood-finishes\/interior-wood-finishes\/692-blackfriar-raw-linseed-oil.html\"\u003eor raw linseed oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which \u003c\/span\u003ecan take weeks to dry, sometimes longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit is not a surface treatment, but soaks deeply into the wood fibres and \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecan transform old, worn out and dried wood to its former glory\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit helps preserve metal by protecting the surface from oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethin coatings work best, as thicker application coatings can take longer to dry and get sticky or gummy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafe Handling Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estore in cool a cool, dry location out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eafter applying, lay rags\/cloths flat on a non-flammable surface (concrete is best), away from potential heat\/flame sources, until dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe oil and completely dry rags\/cloths can be stored in a metal container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enever scrunch up and discard wet rags\/cloths used to apply the oil as this can be a huge fire risk if they heat up; in which case they can be a lot more heat reactive and combustible due to lack of air ventilation to cool the oil down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15830058598463,"sku":"5035","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/maintenance-kit_2.jpg?v=1608341426"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-brick-weeder","title":"Brick Weeder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the current landscaping craze for maintenance-heavy, small concrete brick paving, this tool is definitely a back and knee saver for the gardeners charged with caring for it. Can't tell you how many long, painful hours I've spent crawling around on hands and knees weeding brick paths and terraces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long-handled tool is designed for weeding between the cracks from a standing position and is sharp on multiple sides to allow you to get into cracks from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor all you tall folks, Sneeboer hoes have long handles - which means you can work in a more upright position, minimizing potential backache from long or particularly vigorous hoeing sessions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available as a handheld tool:  Brick Weeder - Handheld.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Sneeboer long-handled tools are finished with a round ball at the end of the handle. This serves as a grip and, when scuffling, provides a physical reminder that your hand is at the end of the handle as you slide the tool back and forth. So smart! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15872875757631,"sku":"8712-328030","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/flat-stone-scratcher_1.jpg?v=1608342021"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-hand-garden-rake","title":"Hand Rake","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003eI like to use this hand rake for tidying evergreen ornamental grasses like Stipa tenuissima and Anemanthele lessoniana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen grasses should not be cut down because they take a long time to re-grow and will lose their grace if you do (they'll look like they've had an extreme brushcut and regrowth will be patchy for at least a year).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, you should comb out the dead brown foliage when they get messy looking. The stiff tines of this rake makes it perfect for the job!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved neck, short handle, and light weight makes it comfortable and easy to use. You'll be mighty glad to own one if you have mass plantings of evergreen grasses in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also use it to prepare small areas for seeding in the veggie garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15873106280511,"sku":"6009-140250","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/hand-garden-rake.jpg?v=1608342337"},{"product_id":"niwaki-loppers","title":"Niwaki Loppers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdescription\"\u003eTraditional Japanese lopping shears with big strong forged blades and stout oak handles. Suitable for branches up to 2.5cm\/1\", although as some wood is harder than others this is only a guide, and common sense should tell you when to stop... and cut bigger branches at a 45˚angle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30249768910911,"sku":"P00125","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-loppers.png?v=1781737408"},{"product_id":"shuro-hand-broom","title":"Shuro Broom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese hand broom for all your little gardening messes and delicate tidying jobs - cleaning up the rims of containers after potting up, sweeping debris off moss carpets and other ground covers, cleaning corners and potting benches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from the palm fibres of Trachycarpus fortunei, bound together with copper wire. Not very big, but very cute.\u003cimg\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30249788538943,"sku":"P00471-1","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-shuro-hand-broom.png?v=1781815065"},{"product_id":"deluxe-garden-tool-belt","title":"Deluxe Garden Toolbelt 1.0","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis leather toolbelt has been custom-designed for Gardener's Kit \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003especifically to hold our Japanese pruning tools. And it does an ace job of it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a version for righties and for lefties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom pockets snugly hold everything you'll need on your maintenance and pruning rounds:  secateurs, snips, scissors, folding saw, hori hori or weeding trowel, keys, phone, cleaning\/sharpening bits 'n bobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been using my toolbelt for several years and am so pleased with it - the wide panel spreads the weight of the tools nicely, there is enough room for me to carry all of my essentials, and it is really comfortable to wear. I'm more organized and that conveys a strong sense of professionalism to my clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-piece design means that it doesn't slip or slide around on your belt when you bend or crouch, and it's much more comfortable to wear than 2 or 3 separate holsters with individual tools in them. And, most importantly, when you keep your tools are on your body, you don't accidentally dump them in the compost pile or forget where you put them down!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from thick, supple, oil-tanned leather that is rugged and durable. The hori hori sleeve is a proper knife sheath: triple-welted and reinforced with rivets to prevent the sharp blade from cutting through the seams. Double reinforced belt line with a center-bar buckle offers extra support. All buckles and rivets are made of solid brass and won't rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Smith's leather balm\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/smith-s-leather-balm?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0d99591f8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmith's Leather Balm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to protect and extend the life of your leather toolbelt or holster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSizin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eg: S\/M\/L\/XL\u003c\/span\u003e - Right-Handed \u0026amp; Left-Handed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize is based on belt line measurements*, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e standard pant waist sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like to wear my toolbelt over top of whatever gardening gear I'm wearing - sweaters, rain gear, jackets - for ease of access and removal. If you like to do the same, make sure you take that into account when choosing a size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall - 34\" - 38.5\" belt line measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - 37\" - 41.5\" belt line measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge - 40\" - 44.5\" belt line measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX-Large - 42\" - 46.5\" belt line measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e*How to measure your belt line\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e  For accurate sizing, take a soft tape and measure your belt line, over your clothes, at the point where you will wear THIS belt. There are a total of 5 buckle holes on these belts so that you will have room to adjust according to the bulkiness of your clothing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional sizing available to order, please \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:gardenerskit@telus.net\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us by email\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to place an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/deluxe-garden-toolbelts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of deluxe holsters here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wheeler Munroe","offers":[{"title":"Small, Right-Handed","offer_id":30302452711487,"sku":"WMGTB-SRH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium, Right-Handed","offer_id":30302452744255,"sku":"WMGTB-MRH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large, Right-Handed","offer_id":30302452777023,"sku":"WMGTB-LRH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X Large, Right-Handed","offer_id":31341108166719,"sku":"WMGTB-XLRH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small, Left-Handed","offer_id":32754645729343,"sku":"WMGTB-SLH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium, Left-Handed","offer_id":32754650316863,"sku":"WMGTB-MLH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large, Left-Handed","offer_id":32754654019647,"sku":"WMGTB-LLH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X Large, Left-Handed","offer_id":33242270072895,"sku":"WMGTB-XLLH","price":335.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/IMG_28272.jpg?v=1642193567"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-seedling-pricker","title":"Seedling Pricker","description":"\u003cp\u003eA clever little tool designed for seed growers, makes pricking out and potting up easy-peasy. Beautifully weighted.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30898368282687,"sku":"9080-Stainless","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/seedling_pricker.jpg?v=1608341989"},{"product_id":"sneeboer-christopher-lloyd-trowel","title":"Great Dixter Trowel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis trowel \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewas designed to the specifications of Christopher Lloyd, that well-known British garden writer who lived and gardened at Great Dixter (get googling if you've never heard of him!). This was one of his favourite tools for planting and weeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe long, narrow blade allows you to dig more deeply in tight spaces and the sturdy design gives you leverage. The rounded tip is sharp and provides a good cutting surface. Lastly, the blade is curved so it will hold more soil when you're scooping it out of the hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sneeboer family has been making garden tools for over 100 years. Sneeboer tools are beautifully designed and built for maximum strength and utility - the heads are hand-forged from one piece of stainless steel and they are fitted with ash handles from FSC-certified forests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30935132110911,"sku":"4018-140250","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/Great_dixter_1.jpg?v=1608342057"},{"product_id":"tobisho-barracuda-clippers","title":"Tobisho Barracudas","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarracuda clippers are a bit like a cross between small hedging shears and large secateurs and are used primarily for topiary and boxwood hedging work. This is a one-handed tool that's easy to carry on your tool belt for detailed shaping, finessing tight curves and angles, and light touch-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike topiary clippers, barracudas are tough enough to cut through smaller woody growth. They are a perfect tool for renovating old boxwood or other sheared shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame excellent locking mechanism as the secateurs and snips - the clasp at the bottom of the handles is very deliberate and easy to use, even with gloves on, never accidentally engages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red and yellow handles are easy to find if you put them down in the garden. But don't! You'll want to keep these safe and sound in the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\/products\/niwaki-long-holster\" title=\"Niwaki long holster\"\u003eNiwaki long holster\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from high quality steel that sharpens easily and holds an edge exceptionally well. It is brittle though so no heavy hacking, cutting wire or opening paint cans with these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTobisho pruning tools are the crème de la crème in the Japanese gardening world. They are made in a small family-run factory in Yamagata, an area famous for the quality of its steel. All their tools are drop forged, with great attention to detail - they have incredible weight and balance and are such a pleasure to use!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. All Tobisho tools come with a spare spring. View the entire Tobisho collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" title=\"Tobisho Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/shears\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the full collection of shears \u0026amp; clippers here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30936127537215,"sku":"P00309-1","price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/tobisho-barracuda-clippers.png?v=1781734949"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/collections\/Gardener_s_Kit_Logo.png?v=1777414914","url":"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/local-pick-up-only-copy.oembed","provider":"Gardener's Kit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}