The garden tools and equipment category covers pressure washers, watering equipment, cordless and corded garden tools, and hand tools for looking after a plot. It suits home gardeners and property owners. Most products come from Kärcher, Gardena, Makita and Bosch, and the range holds over 600 products in total.
How to choose garden tools and equipment
Plot size and jobs. A small lawn and a few shrubs need only a light cordless tool, while a larger plot calls for a stronger motor and bigger batteries. Start by listing the jobs: mowing, hedge trimming, clearing leaves, cleaning the patio.
Power source. Cordless tools are quieter and free of cables, but battery capacity limits the working time. A corded tool runs without breaks, though the extension lead restricts how far you can move. Petrol tools are usually chosen for large areas where there is no socket nearby.
Battery system. Most manufacturers use one battery across all their garden and workshop tools. It is worth choosing the brand whose tools you expect to buy later too, because extra tools can be bought without a battery and charger. Batteries from different manufacturers are generally not interchangeable.
Pressure washer. Higher pressure and water flow remove dirt from paving or a facade faster, but a jet that is too strong can damage wood, paint or a car's finish. Check the hose length, the available accessories and whether the machine can draw water from a barrel.
Watering equipment compatibility. Hose diameter, connectors and nozzles must fit together. Stick to one manufacturer's quick-release connectors, and attachments can then be swapped without tools.
Brands in garden tools and equipment
- Kärcher: a German manufacturer best known for pressure washers and cleaning equipment.
- Gardena: specialises in watering systems, hoses and quick-release connectors, with parts that fit one another.
- Makita: a Japanese maker with one 18 V battery system that works across garden and construction tools.
- Bosch: garden tools are green, while professional Bosch tools are blue, which makes the home and professional lines easy to tell apart.
- Einhell: a German brand known for its Power X-Change battery system, where one battery fits many tools.
- DeWalt: yellow and black tools aimed mainly at heavy use, with 18 V and higher-voltage FLEXVOLT batteries.
- Wolf-Garten: hand garden tools whose interchangeable heads fit a single Multi-Star handle system.
- Ryobi: the 18 V ONE+ battery system, shared by many home and garden tools.
- Silky: Japanese pruning and garden saws with sharp teeth, made for precise work on branches.
- Fränkische Rohrwerke: a German company known for pipe systems, including drainage and corrugated pipes.
Also in our range: Metabo and Black+Decker.
Frequently asked questions about garden tools and equipment
Is a cordless or a corded garden tool better?
A cordless tool is better when you move around the whole plot and there is no socket nearby. A corded tool suits a small garden and longer jobs, because it never runs flat. For a large area you may need a spare battery.
What pressure washer should I choose for home use?
A mid-power machine with an adjustable nozzle is usually enough for a car, a patio or garden furniture. A stronger one is needed for large surfaces and ingrained dirt. Make sure the right attachment for your jobs is included or available, such as a patio cleaner.
Are batteries from different manufacturers interchangeable?
Usually not, because each manufacturer has its own battery system. Before buying a tool without a battery, check that it is compatible with the battery and charger you already own.
How do I prepare garden equipment for winter?
Clean off the dirt and drain the water from pressure washers, hoses and watering equipment, since frozen water can crack housings and connectors. Store batteries in a dry room that does not freeze, partly charged. Before the new season, check blades, chains and cables.
