Best garden gear for UK gardens

These are strong all round picks for typical UK gardens. They help you keep on top of lawns, patios and general tidy ups without going overboard.

Quick comparison

Model Best for Capacity Room size Rating
Bosch Rotak 34R Electric Lawn Mower Small to medium UK lawns 40L Up to roughly 300 square metres of lawn ★ 4.4 View on Amazon
Spear & Jackson Cordless Hedge Trimmer Regular hedge trims on typical UK gardens 0L Most domestic hedges and shrubs ★ 3.2 View on Amazon

Our picks in more detail

Bosch Rotak 34R Electric Lawn Mower

Bosch Rotak 34R Electric Lawn Mower

Small to medium UK lawns

A simple, reliable electric mower that suits typical small to medium UK gardens without taking up much storage space.

  • Capacity: 40L
  • Room size: Up to roughly 300 square metres of lawn
  • Energy: Electric corded, no fuel to store
Spear & Jackson Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Spear & Jackson Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Regular hedge trims on typical UK gardens

A well balanced cordless hedge trimmer that feels manageable for regular trims instead of being dragged out once a year.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Most domestic hedges and shrubs
  • Energy: Cordless battery powered, no trailing cable
Kärcher K4 Power Control Pressure Washer

Kärcher K4 Power Control Pressure Washer

Patios, decking and very grubby paths

A strong mid range washer that has enough power for most patios and decking without jumping to the very top end of the range.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Typical UK patios and driveways
  • Energy: Mains powered with adjustable pressure
Hozelock Auto Reel 30m Hose

Hozelock Auto Reel 30m Hose

Medium to large gardens that need regular watering

Makes it far easier to water borders and lawns properly because you are not fighting stiff hose loops each time.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Gardens up to roughly 30 metres from the tap
  • Energy: Wall mounted auto rewind reel
Keter Store It Out Max Garden Storage Box

Keter Store It Out Max Garden Storage Box

Keeping garden tools, cushions and small kit out of the weather

A popular low maintenance storage box that hides tools and cushions while coping with UK weather reasonably well.

  • Capacity: 1200L
  • Room size: Patios, side paths and small yards
  • Energy: No power, weather resistant plastic

Category questions

What is the best all round garden gear for most UK gardens

Most homes do well with a decent mower, a simple grass or edge trimmer, a hose setup that reaches everything and a few basic hand tools. Extras like a pressure washer or leaf blower are nice if you will actually use them.

How do I avoid buying tools I never use

Start with the jobs you already do or know you want to do. Pick tools that make those specific tasks easier instead of buying complete sets because they look good value on paper.