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Essential gardening tools and equipment 2025
What gardening tools and equipment couldn't you do without? Our Gardening Club members and Thrive staff share their most useful items.
Tips to make moving things in the garden easier
Most activities in the garden involve moving things, from carrying tools to composting weeds. We share equipment and tips to make it easier.
Gardening when you have chronic pain
If you have any form of chronic pain, you may sometimes find it hard to spend time gardening. We share tips, tools and techniques to help make gardening more comfortable and enjoyable.
Specialist or adapted tools
When choosing gardening equipment and tools, there is a wide variety of models and brand names. Following our hints and tips should keep things simple and avoid expensive mistakes.
Gardening tools and equipment when you have heart disease
There are tools and equipment available that may make gardening easier and more comfortable if you have heart disease.
Getting more from nature - gardening and dementia
From growing and maintaining a space to simply being in the moment, gardens and nature offer so many opportunities. Here are some gardening tips and ideas for you.
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