Best budget garden gear

If you want to get your garden under control without spending a fortune, these budget friendly picks are a sensible starting point.

Our picks in more detail

Flymo EasiGlide Hover Lawn Mower

Flymo EasiGlide Hover Lawn Mower

Lawns with slopes and awkward shapes

A good choice if your lawn has curves, slopes or tight spots where a heavy mower feels like hard work.

  • Capacity: 22L
  • Room size: Small gardens and tricky corners
  • Energy: Electric hover design that is easy to move around
Nilfisk Compact Pressure Washer

Nilfisk Compact Pressure Washer

Light patio cleaning and occasional driveway work

Good if you want to freshen patios and paths a couple of times a year without a big heavy machine permanently in the way.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Small to medium patios
  • Energy: Compact electric washer, easy to store
Garden Hand Tool Set With Carry Bag

Garden Hand Tool Set With Carry Bag

Weeding, planting and small tidy up jobs

A simple starter set that covers the basics if you have just moved into somewhere with a garden and do not own any tools yet.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Any size garden
  • Energy: Manual tools, no power
Solar Garden String Lights

Solar Garden String Lights

Adding gentle light to patios and seating areas

A simple way to make outdoor seating areas feel more inviting on summer evenings without running cables outside.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Small gardens, balconies and pergolas
  • Energy: Solar powered, no mains cabling

Category questions

Is cheap garden gear worth buying

Many affordable tools work well if you use them within their limits. Focus on real user reviews and avoid tools that feel flimsy or under powered for your garden size.

Where should I spend and where can I save with garden tools

It often makes sense to spend a bit more on a mower and hose system that get used a lot. Hand tools and some seasonal gadgets can often be bought at lower prices without much downside.