Garden glow up essentials to transform outdoor space

Transforming the garden requires the right tools to bring a vision to life. Whether it’s tackling towering hedges, managing delicate plants, or ensuring safety during ambitious projects, having the right equipment can make all the difference. Leading garden ladder expert, Henchman, shares the must have tools for a garden glow up. 

Reach new heights with the Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder 

To elevate the gardening game and tackle any job with confidence, Henchman’s New Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder has been designed to handle any terrain and challenging task at height with ease. This ladder features three independently adjustable legs, making it suitable for a variety of environments including sloping surfaces, soft earth, and steps. Available in sizes ranging from 5ft to 12ft, the ladder provides the height needed for accessing high branches, greenhouse roofs, and guttering. Its claw-like feet grip securely into soft ground, giving users a stable base.  

The Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder includes a generous 18cm platform and a waist-high guardrail to enhance comfort whilst maintaining three points of contact when working at height. The platform allows you to position your feet securely and tuck your knees into the frame, while the guardrail provides additional support. This design helps to maintain a stable, comfortable stance, improving both safety and manoeuvrability. 

For added protection, the ladder features a hedge-proof locking pin system. To adjust the legs, simply twist the handle to release the pin, pull to unlock, and the handle clicks back into place once altered. This ensures that each leg remains securely in position, preventing accidental dislodgement from obstacles like shrubbery. Fully certified to EN131 ladder safety standards, the Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder undergoes rigorous testing by The British Standards Institution (BSI), meeting all required specifications for stability, grip, dimensions, and a 150kg working load, providing a high level of safety and reliability for users. 

Stay safe and sound with a harness 

The award winning Henchman Lifting Harness has been designed to make long, repetitive gardening tasks more comfortable and less taxing on the body. Whether you’re using hedge trimmers, strimmers, or other handheld tools, this harness is engineered to reduce strain associated with heavy, prolonged use. 

The harness supports the weight of tools up to 15kg, taking up to 7.5kg of the weight, it alleviates the load from the user's arms and shoulders, allowing for extended periods of use without discomfort. Made from rust-resistant aluminium, the harness is adjustable to fit various heights and postures, ensuring a personalised and comfortable fit. 

The harness is ideal for a range of gardening tasks, including hedge trimming, pruning, blowing leaves, strimming grass, and sawing with a pole saw. By redistributing the weight from the shoulders to the hips, it helps maintain better posture and reduces fatigue, enabling you to work longer and with greater precision. 

Shape up your garden with shears 

The ARS KR-1000 hedge shears are engineered to deliver exceptional performance and durability for all hedge trimming needs. Designed with high-carbon steel blades and curved handles, these shears make it easier to tackle even the most challenging areas of the garden. 

The shears feature ultra-light handles made from low-density composite material, which reduces fatigue and enhances control. The curved handle design improves the user's ability to reach awkward angles and achieve a more precise cut, making pruning tasks more efficient and less strenuous. 

The blades of the ARS KR-1000 are made from high-carbon steel and are chrome-plated for added strength and rust resistance. This chrome plating also simplifies cleaning, ensuring that the shears remain in excellent condition for longer. The sharp blades provide clean cuts with minimal effort, making hedge trimming a smoother and more satisfying experience. For added comfort, the shears also include a large shock absorber to reduce hand strain. 

Wheel away the work with a wheelbarrow 

To transport large loads, the Henchman Wheelbarrow has been engineered to make transporting loads a breeze, offering effortless movement and control. Designed to alleviate strain on the arms and back, this wheelbarrow allows for efficient pushing, pulling, and tipping with minimal effort. 

With the capacity to handle up to four times more material than a standard wheelbarrow, it's ideal for professionals and heavy-duty tasks. Whether it's moving logs, clippings, compost, or manure, the durable polyethylene tub ensures that even wet or damp materials won't cause rust, extending the wheelbarrow's lifespan and versatility. 

Lay the groundwork with a groundsheet 

The Heavy Duty Ground Sheet is designed for durability and convenience, featuring extra-strong handles on each corner for easy handling. This robust ground sheet is perfect for quick and efficient clean-up after a variety of gardening and outdoor tasks. Its large size provides ample coverage, protecting the garden and tools from dirt and debris while simplifying the clean-up process. Whether its managing plant waste, potting soil, or other materials, the sturdy construction and reinforced handles make this ground sheet a practical addition to the gardening toolkit. 

Protect and perfect with gardening gloves 

The Henchman Gardening Gloves are built for both protection and comfort, featuring hard-wearing leather that ensures durability and puncture resistance. The gloves are reinforced with stitching and dual-layer leather on high-wear areas, enhancing their strength and longevity. 

Designed with an elasticated back and wrist strap, the gloves provide a snug, flexible fit that maximises touch sensitivity and comfort. Ideal for handling thorns and rough materials, these gloves balance durability with a comfortable fit, making them a practical choice for any gardening task. 

For more information, visit www.henchman.co.uk and explore the award-winning product range, including the renowned tripod ladders, perfect for ensuring safety when working at height.   

ENDS 

NEW Henchman Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder – RRP from £299.00 

Henchman Lifting Harness – RRP £249.00 

Henchman Wheelbarrow – RRP from £299.00 

Henchman Heavy Duty Ground Sheet – RRP £25.00 

Henchman Gardening Gloves – RRP from £25.00 

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Editors notes

Henchman has been a pioneer of specialist garden ladders and safe hedge-cutting platforms since 1994, when it launched its first model at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Founded by father and son duo Mike and Tom Kitching, over the past three decades the company has evolved from a small family business to the leading garden ladder brand in the UK.

Based in Wiltshire, the dedicated design team at Henchman offers a wide range of unique products created to keep customers safe on uneven terrain while working at height.

Its collection includes the cutting-edge Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder, Fully Adjustable PRO Tripod Ladder, the Hi-Step Platform, the Wheeled Henchman, as well as a range of large capacity wheelbarrows and accessories, all designed to make gardening a safe, sturdy and enjoyable experience.

Henchman has pioneered the way in ladder safety and is the first and only fully EN131 certified Tripod Ladder on the market in the UK and the rest of the world.

From the National Trust, to the England Rugby team and Royal Households, and not forgetting thousands of gardeners, DIY-enthusiasts and professionals, Henchman helps its customers get the job done, safely.