New Garden Products

Tested and reviewed by Fred-in-the-shed

Updated 22nd June 2026

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Gardena Easy Cut  18v Cordless Pole Pruner

Easy to handle - Power to prune -without the strain

Small battery powered pruners have been around for years but a long reach version is something really new.

This new 18v pruner is 1.1m long, weighs 1.9kg (without the battery) and can cut a branch up to 32mm diameter.

Unlike large loppers it can reach into restricted spaces for really accurate cuts.

It is fantastic for thinning out thick bamboo like these ones I wished I never planted.

The pruner is superbly made and very robust, yet easy to use.

After a year of heavy use I am SO impressed with this tool and for me is a game changer for pruning.

The blade cuts slowly but smoothly and can do up to 250 cuts on one charge.

Gardena is one of my favourite brands and has teamed up with Bosch to share a battery and charger platform.

This is a major game changer for cordless tools that will save money and shelf space for us shed-heads.

It enables users of Bosch 18v batteries and tools to buy and use Gardena products and visa-versa.

The battery can be used in mowers, chainsaws, blowers, and trimmers from the Gardena or Bosch 18v ranges.

This collaboration is known as the Power 4 All Alliance and something I have been wanting for the last 20 years.

BREAKING NEWS

Bosch have now released their version of this tool which has an optional extension for longer reach.

The extension does make the tool heavier so its best used in short durations unless you are very muscular.

Bosch AdvancedPrune with Extension Pole Batttery and Charger

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Webb 40v and 20v Cordless Lawn Mowers

UK Owned Mowing Legend Launches New Cordless Products

Webb Eco 40v Cordless Mower - 43 cm cut

I am currently testing of the new cordless mowers from Webb, a UK company making mowers since 1928.

The Webb mowers are powered by 20v Lithium Ion batteries, often twinned to make 40v.

To cater for the UK market the mowers all have rear rollers to give the striped lawn effect.

The model shown has a 43cm cut powered by a brushless motor.

The 20v batteries can be used in a wide range of other Webb garden tools.

The 43cm blade model uses 2 x 20v 4 amp hour batteries.

The batteries should cut a lawn up to 500m2 depending on the grass length when cut.

Webb 20v Cordless Cylinder Mower

I used a Webb Battery powered cylinder mower over 40 years ago, it had a heavy lorry battery.

The 2026 model has a 30cm cut and uses a single 20v Li-ion battery.

If your are a real connoisseur of lawns well kept lawns with stripes then you can't beat a cylinder mower.

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Bosch 18v Mini Cordless Chainsaw

New Bosch 18v Easy Chain

The latest offering from Bosch in their vast range of 18v Powertools is this mini chainsaw.

I have had its big brother shown below for 6 years and am impressed with it.

This new model is for lighter work and can be used with one hand.

The chain bar is 5cm shorter and there is no oil reservoir so this tool is more suited to pruning than sawing up logs.

To lubricate the chain Bosch provide a small bottle of oil that you apply when needed.

I love using this tool and find the brushless motor to be surprisingly powerful.

it can be purchased with or without a battery if you already have a Bosch, Gardena or Husqvarna one.

Bosch Easy Chain 18v Cordless Chainsaw without battery or charger

Click here to see my special page dedicated to cordless mowers

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	Improved Karcher Pressure Washers German company Karcher are the leading brand for pressure washers and constantly innovate new features.  I was not a big fan of domestic pressure washers in general as I found most to be unreliable, difficult to use and a pain to store. Karcher have worked on these problems and seem to have mostly solved them and offer a huge range of models. As this is a website for gardening products I will test pressure washers on their ability to clean patios. The K4 model shown has an 1800w motor with 130 bar of pressure which I consider is the minimum for washing patios.  Karcher have now added a smaller and lighter compact version for easier storage. The K2 compact is fine for washing off mud but wont have the power to clean really stuck on dirt over large areas. The K4 models look the same as the K5 model that I have but the K5 has 145 bar of pressure which makes it work super fast with the enclosed head that saves water, mess and time. Kärcher K4 Full Control Pressure Washer Kärcher K5 Pressure Washer   New Product To Reduce Time Spent Cleaning Patios!   Pressure washing a patio is time consuming and messy so I am testing Roxil Patio Cream which claims to waterproof and protect the slabs so as to reduce the regrowth of mould and other nasties.  I am happy to put cream on my face and leather car seats but never thought of putting some on my patio! So I cleaned a slab, let it dry and then brushed in the cream. Already it looks better than the non-treated slabs so I will report the progress here as time goes on. Return to top of page
	Lightweight Trolleys and Tubtrugs My Mum (RIP) with her UK made Trug Trolley The Fredshed long time recommended Tubtrugs have been a boon to many gardeners since I found and featured them 20 years ago. Now their use can be enhanced by this superb little truck to enable you to easily move material and turn your Tubtrug into a lightweight alternative to a wheelbarrow. My Mum loved this trolley and used it for gardening and taking the washing out to the line. It is also made in Lancing, Sussex in a factory near to the one my lovely Mum working in making rubber ducks! Trug Trolley with sturdy wheels  Tubtrugs 42L Large Flexible 2-Handled Recycled Tub, Pistachio  Tubtrugs 26L Medium Flexible 2-Handled Recycled Tub, Pistachio  Rotary Handle Garden Riddler   Wheeled Truck To Lift and Move Heavy Pots This excellent invention was known as the Plant Pot Mover Trolley and originally sold by Fort Wheelbarrow company. I have had one for years and many readers have bought them and been happy with my recommendation so it is not really a new product but is back again after being discontinued for some years. To use the trolley simply tip the pot forward a little and slide the bottom plate under it. Then slide the top hook over the edge and you can lever the pot up and begin to move it. I can even lift very large heavy pots like this from my wheelchair!  Plant Pots Mover for Plant Pots up to max. 75 kg   Return to top of page
	Which is the Best Spade to Buy for Digging out Roots? Many readers tell me they break their forks and spades whilst digging out plants. This is usually caused by having to use excess force because a root has been left and even the strongest tools will break or bend if levered hard enough. The Root Assassin has downward facing sharp teeth to cut those roots and the long thin shape of the head gives easier access to those roots. If you have large shrubs or a lot to remove I still recommend using a prybar as well as the Root Assassin because it is essentially a digging and cutting tool and not a levering tool. The Root Assassin mini spade is strong and ideal for use in tight spaces. Root Slayer Mini-Spade Root Cutting Spade Return to top of page

	The lightest cordless chainsaw at 3.76KG including battery STIHL MSA 120c 36v BATTERY POWERED CHAINSAW This is not the most powerful cordless chainsaw available but it certainly is the most well designed and efficient one. It has all the features found on petrol chainsaws but it is much easier and safer to handle. For more details see link below or your nearest Stihl dealer as these tools are not sold online. Click here to see my special page dedicated to cordless chainsaws     Clipper Box - Lawn Edge Clippings Collector This simple gadget clips to the side of your edging shears and collects the grass clippings. If you have a big lawn this can save hours of clear up work over the season Makes a neater, cleaner job for OCD types - I love it. ClipperBox - Attaches to existing garden shears to collect clippings Return to top of page
	Best Apple Collecting Tool     Apple Collector New Lightweight tool for picking up apples without bending! If you have fallen apples and want a fast and easy way to collect them then this ingenius tool is ideal. It works like magic and I just love using it. The flexible stainless steel cage just gently opens and the apples roll in. Makes a superb present for anyone with apple trees and will pay for itself if you can eat or store your apples faster.

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