Looking for some stylish garden wear that is practical too?
BEST BUY
SUEDE TOOL WAIST APRON
Handmade in the UK, this dark brown suede tool apron will protect legs from brambles and dirt but can also be used for carrying hand tools and other accessories when at work in the garden. It has a generous adjustable waist strap, a one size fits all.
SARAH RAVEN
www.sarahraven.com
TEL: 0345 092 0283
PRODUCT CODE: 420392
PRICE: £74.95
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KG VERDICT
This is a quality apron. Not only does it look and feel great in its brown suede but is eminently practical too. Pop a hand tool or gardening bits and bobs (string, seed packets, scissors, secateurs and so on) into any of the three pockets and you have everything you need for a particular task at hand. The strap is designed to fit all waist sizes and clips easily and crisply. What’s not to love?
TOP PICK
THE ULTIMATE GARDEN HAT
Made specifically for the gardener, the Ultimate Garden Hat is lightweight, durable and has a large brim, which will protect from the glare and heat of the sun. It has an adjustable tie which will keep it firmly in place, especially during windy weather. Designed with ventilation in mind to keep the head cool, it comes in beige or tan, with a range of sizes from small to extra large.
GARDEN HATS UK
gardenhats.co.uk
TEL: 07791 691 58
PRODUCT CODE: N/A
PRICE: £20
KG VERDICT
With excellent stitching, this is a very well-made hat. It has a generous brim – just what you need in sunny weather – and fits securely to the head, though there is also an adjustable tie for making sure it doesn’t fly off if it is windy. Ventilation is provided by a strip of sage gauze-like material around the rim of the crown, which will keep the head from getting too hot. If you’re looking for a stylish, practical and comfortable hat for warmer weather, the Ultimate Garden Hat will not disappoint.
TOP PICK
MEN’S RHS MUCKSTER II ANKLE BOOTS
These RHS endorsed garden boots feature 4mm neoprene, along with breathable air mesh lining to keep feet cool on warmer days. The rubber outsole will hold in muddy conditions, yet sheds dirt quickly and efficiently. 100% Waterproof with NZYM™ for odour control and moisture management, a dry antimicrobial footbed insert topcover, and a pull-tab for easy on and off.
MUCKBOOT COMPANY
muckbootcompany.co.uk
TEL: 01452 886 201
PRODUCT CODE: N/A
PRICE: £90
KG VERDICT
These are an excellent pair of ankle boots. They are really comfortable, snug without being too tight and very well made. Perfect for the garden or allotment with a thick tread on the soles for a secure footing, great flexibility when walking, digging or doing other gardening tasks, waterproof, and easy to slip on and off. They will keep you feet warm (or cool) according to the season – perfect for heavy duty gardening or gardening lite. Available in colours moss or bark.
