Garden tool guide

The grass is greener

Small changes make a big difference to the environment

■ Where are you working? If autumn lawn care is your main focus, then a metal spring-tined rake is the best tool for the job. Its long, thin, pointed tines are ideal for dragging out thatch and moss f

Autumn and winter tend to be the seasons when the structure of a garden is most appreciated. Frost picks out the shapes of evergreen shrubs and hedging, and sun pierces through a filigree of bare bran

With winter on the horizon, it pays to have the right tools and equipment at hand. James Andrews picks out a dozen handy items to get you winter-ready

The unpredictability of wet and dry weather is impacting our gardens and how well they thrive. But there are simple strategies to make both your plot and your planting more resilient