Start the gardening season: these products will help you
20/4/2026
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There's a lot of work to do in the garden in spring. I'll show you which products you can use to quickly tidy up and get your garden furniture ready for summer.
The first green shows it: Winter is finally over. Despite all the anticipation of sunny evenings and rising temperatures, your garden probably still looks pretty bleak. Snow and wind have left behind dead wood, broken branches and a lawn that looks more like a trampled meadow.
Get things in order first
The garden often has a few surprises in store in spring: warped privacy screens, broken branches or loose fence posts.
The «Bosch GSA 18V-LI C Professional» is a reliable helper for anything that needs sawing.
The compact design of the cordless reciprocating saw allows one-handed operation and therefore also overhead work. According to the manufacturer, the device is characterised by low vibration values. The SDS system allows you to change the saw blade without tools. The variable cutting speed makes it suitable for different materials. An LED illuminates the cutting edge so that you can see exactly what you are doing, even in shady areas. The battery and charger are not included and must be purchased separately.
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A drill driver is recommended for all types of screwdriving work. Whether you want to fasten fence slats, replace hinges or set new hooks in the tool shed: The «Makita DHP 482» comes with an 18-volt battery and a two-speed all-metal planetary gearbox that regulates the speed in 21 steps. The maximum torque is 62 Newton metres.
You activate the impact mechanism depending on the application. The scope of delivery includes a comprehensive accessory set in an aluminium drawer case. This means you don't have to spend ages looking for the right bit.
A sturdy ladder is indispensable when pruning tall shrubs, shortening branches in the treetop or simply cleaning the gutter. The telescopic ladder «Telesteps Combi Line» has nine steps and offers a maximum working height of 3.8 metres.
You can use it as a free-standing A ladder, as a single ladder or fully extended as a ladder frame. According to the manufacturer, the 80 millimetre deep, grooved steps offer good grip even when standing for long periods and comply with the standard «TRBS 2121-2». The integrated carrying handle allows you to quickly transport the ladder to the place of use.
Fresh appearance for garden furniture
Are you Team Patina or do you prefer a new look for your wooden garden furniture? If your patio furniture has spent the winter outdoors, it definitely needs care now
You don't have to resort to chemicals to clean it. A root brush and soapy water are all you need. You should avoid using microfibre cloths, as they remove additional moisture from the wood. Once the furniture has dried, you can start oiling it.
Renuwell furniture oil is suitable for all oiled and open-pored types of wood. It moisturises and nourishes the wood with tea tree oil. This protects the surface from stains and moisture.
Apply the oil evenly with a lint-free cloth. The wood will be dust-dry after around 24 hours. Dry and untreated wood can darken. So first check the result on a concealed area. An important safety note: You should always spread out used oil cloths to dry. Crumpled up, they can ignite themselves.
The «Renuwell furniture polishing cloth» is a great addition. It is made from 100 per cent cotton.
Leave the lawn to the robot
A well-kept lawn looks beautiful, but is also a lot of work. How about letting the robot lawnmower take over after the first fertilising? The current generation of devices does not need a boundary wire. Cameras, AI and GPS take care of mapping and navigation.
The «Eufy E15 Swiss Edition» is designed for areas up to 800 square metres. The robot gets to know the lawn via cameras. The so-called TrueVision technology requires neither wire nor RTK GPS.
The device reliably recognises obstacles such as trees, garden furniture or pools and drives around them automatically. According to the manufacturer, the E15 also identifies domestic and wild animals. GPS, 4G connectivity and a remote camera are also on board. So if you feel like it, you can also watch the mower at work.
If your garden is larger or has slopes, the «Mammotion Luba mini 2 AWD 1000», which is designed for areas up to 1000 square metres, is a good choice.
The mower operates with all-wheel drive and can handle slopes of up to 38.6 degrees. The UltraSense AI technology also maps without a perimeter wire. This model is also interesting if your garden consists of several separate areas. You can define up to ten mowing areas and no-go zones in the app.
The high-end robot lawnmower «Dreame A1 Pro» is designed for even larger plots of up to 2000 square metres.
The manufacturer recommends it for complex garden layouts with many separate areas. You can manage two independent maps in the app. Thanks to its off-road tyres, the mower remains manoeuvrable even in difficult conditions.
But don't forget to celebrate
All the branches have been sawn, the furniture oiled and the robot is doing its thing. Now it's time to relax. So let's get the barbecue going.
The «Outdoorchef Minichef 420 G» is a compact gas kettle barbecue that becomes a complete barbecue station with the included undercarriage.
The centrepiece is Outdoorchef's characteristic funnel system, which distributes the heat evenly. The undercarriage has space for the gas cylinder and accessories. You can roll the barbecue to the desired position using the plastic castors. The grill and undercarriage are connected using a click system. A cutlery holder is also included.
You don't want a gas cylinder and are looking for a barbecue that you can also use on a friend's balcony? The «Lumin Smart Compact» from Weber only requires a power connection.
It has an output of 2200 watts and can be controlled digitally with a removable thermostat. Its temperature range extends from 60 to 315 degrees: for searing as well as gentle cooking. The porcelain-enamelled lid and kettle distribute the heat evenly. A two-part cast iron grill creates different cooking zones. The integrated Weber Connect system allows you to monitor the grilling process via app.
Do you already have a barbecue and are looking for a change? How about pizza? A 40-centimetre pizza in the «Ooni Koda 16» should be ready in just 60 seconds. This gas-powered pizza oven reaches temperatures of up to 500 degrees.
The baking surface made of cordierite stone ensures a crispy base. According to the manufacturer, the oven heats up in twenty minutes. The legs can be folded away for transport and storage.
Header image: Sandie Clarke / Unsplash
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