Mindful consumption

Ideally, you should buy tools like shears with long guarantees that have passed extensive hardness and precision testing so that you can rely on them for many years of everyday gardening.

Check that those durable tools can be repaired or have parts replaced so that you can carry on using them years down the line.

Using drip irrigation systems near the roots, soil sensors and automated controls can help you to save water and avoid wasting precious resources.

Pick tools made from recycled materials or with handles made from certified wood from sustainably managed forests.

A single battery system for several cross-brand devices and gardening tasks means that accumulations of non-compatible batteries, chargers and cables are a thing of the past. This will save money, space and resources.

Multi-functional tools like grubber-rakes and systems with different attachments can be used to tackle all kinds of tasks with just one handle.