Six gardening must haves

The Mirror has revealed six items that all gardeners should have in time for the summer season. The paper stated that now was the time for gardeners to start stocking up on tools, as there is likely to be many deals over the long Easter weekend.

Amongst the items suggested by the paper were gardening wear such as gloves to keep hands protected from prickly plants; pressure sprayers for keeping patios spruced up and for spraying pests; and shears and rakes for keep trees and bushes trimmed down.

The news source also advised gardeners to consider using gardening shoes so that they can keep their best shoes protected and to invest in a lightweight trimmer to keep hedges and lawns looking neat.

The paper also suggested adding charm to a garden by installing features such as picket fences.