Sow and sow
Useful for sowing sweet peas and beans that have a long root run, the reusable Root Coach, £25.95 for two four-cell blocks, is made from durable, ethically sourced rubber, from Bud to Seed — www.budtoseed.co.uk
In comfort
Kneel on it or sit on it, the tough waterproof canvas Garden Kneeler, complete with pocket and jute handle, is made to last for years. It costs £39, from Carrier Company — www.carriercompany.co.uk
Childhood dream
Cheeky Monkey designs and builds bespoke treehouses for children with optional rope bridge, castle turret, a bucket on a pulley and even a zip wire. Or they can make a garden hideaway or a glamping pod that all the family can enjoy. Prices from £15,000 — www.cheekymonkeytreehouses.com
Summer ready
Water and stain repellent, UV and chlorinated pool-water proof, the new outdoor scatter cushions from Indian Ocean includes this sunny Batam Orange design, £150, with bespoke sofa and lounger cushions available to match — www.indian-ocean.co.uk
Top seat
Adapted from an original at Saltram House on the banks of the River Plym in Devon, the Saltram garden bench is made from solid English oak with a sandblasted finish. It costs £3,360 for the small size shown here — www.jamb.co.uk
Best view
The Delta Outdoor Circle has a swivel base that turns to face the view of your choice. Finished in durable, soft WeatherWeave fabric, it costs £1,290, from Australian brand King, a new arrival to the UK — www.kingliving.co.uk
Boot in
These Japanese rubber-lined boots, £119 from Niwaki, have chunky soles for grip, steel toe caps and a soft hood at the top — www.niwaki.com
Hand care
Leather Pruning Gauntlet gloves, £54.95, with long suede cuffs, come in two sizes, from Sarah Raven — www.sarahraven.com
Four seasons
The new RHS Four Seasons bench, £4,199, is available in Spring, Summer, Autumn (shown here) and Winter designs, each with a different hand-carved insert. Made to order in FSC oak in Devon — www.sittingspiritually.co.uk
And… relax
The Deck Chair, £1,350, is hot zinc- and powder-coated in black, dark green, gunmetal or white, with sling available in Sunbrella outdoor fabric in four colourways, from The Heveningham Collection — www.heveningham.co.uk
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