[peapod]

The forks and spades at the plot are a good size for my 6ft OH, but Im starting to realise they are too heavy for me so does anyone reccommend any? If so, where can I find them reasonably priced? Do I need to look for a brand name?

Paula

[mumofstig]

Try
http://leisuregarden.co.uk/garden/tools/joseph-bentley-tools/jb-ladies-spade-and-fork-gift-set/prod_392.html

and
 http://www.gardenersstore.co.uk/store/garden-tools/yeoman-light-choice/?CAKEPHP=c6a8df4680ebb6a9132949ff5457960a

[WirralWally]

Peapod,
Try using a border spade and fork.
Much smaller than the 'he-man' tools, but much lighter and easier to handle.
They will do exactly the same job but make life easier for you.

[Rangerkris]

I just got a Joseph Bently full size fork as i broke mine they had the border forks as well as the ladies range in Weyvale. They look like they should be up to the job im going to try my best to break it tomorrow while trying to remove the bramble and dog rose roots.

[peapod]

Thanks for the replies and the linkys MoS 

Ive heard before about border forks/spades and that jogged my memory. Im going to do some more pricing up and then treat myself ready for autumn

[Aunt Sally]

I've always used a boarder fork and spade.  Most tool companies make them.

[peanut]

when I saw the title I thought of a specialist shop in the high street known for catalogues and parties but now I get it:  Lidl are doing cheap tools at the mo.  I bought a spade for £8 and some hand tools for £4 the lot.  They had border spades etc

[peapod]

when I saw the title I thought of a specialist shop in the high street known for catalogues and parties but now I get it:  Lidl are doing cheap tools at the mo.  I bought a spade for £8 and some hand tools for £4 the lot.  They had border spades etc

 
Intersting, I may make a post on my other 'secret' forum 

Ive been googling border tools and looking like wilkos is doing the best for my price range so far,stainless steel with ash handles for £10.99/£12.99 each
Im going to get meself those I think

[Rangerkris]

I piked up a trowel in wilkos and though that feels good gave it a bend and the head feel away from the handle opps.  Give it a good bend in all directions and see if its up to the job.  I was going to go for a cheapy but then thought its going to be in use a long time and lots until i get the bramble roots out. If it breaks its got a 25yr garantee(sp?) which was the winning factor.

[woodburner]

when I saw the title I thought of a specialist shop in the high street known for catalogues and parties but now I get it:  Lidl are doing cheap tools at the mo.  I bought a spade for £8 and some hand tools for £4 the lot.  They had border spades etc

 
Intersting, I may make a post on my other 'secret' forum 

Ive been googling border tools and looking like wilkos is doing the best for my price range so far,stainless steel with ash handles for £10.99/£12.99 each
Im going to get meself those I think

Hey who gave you the key? I never saw you, either. Can you go invisible too?

I have a full sized stainless steel fork from Wilko's £5 in the end of season sale a couple of years ago, but I don't have much use for a spade ( I only use one for digging out paths and planting holes) so I find the border size more appropriate, I can't remember how much I paid, but it wouldn't have been much over a tenner. I had wanted to buy ladies size tools but they are a bit of a rarity and so usually carry a premium price.

[Trillium]

I never understand why 'lady' sized tools cost more, considering how many women gardeners are out there and that less material is used. Do they think we all have 'charge me more because I'm female' written on our foreheads? 

[Yorkie]

I never understand why 'lady' sized tools cost more, considering how many women gardeners are out there and that less material is used. Do they think we all have 'charge me more because I'm female' written on our foreheads? 

Nah, it's because the pink dye costs soooooooo much more dahhhling 

[peapod]

I agree! And the price of those pink wellies! Shocking!!

(cute though...sorry blonde moment  )

[Trillium]

What pink dye? 

[mumofstig]

What pink dye? 

For pink wellies, pink gloves, pink handles on hand tools etc etc etc
Stupid list goes on and on....................... They've never met a lady on her lottie to know we're not often in girly pink