The super sharp (7 Tpi), triple cut blades will have you pruning even the thickest branches in your garden with ease, and in double quick time too. The blade has the brilliant ability of being able to be adjusted and locked into multiple positions making cutting oddly angle branches so much easier, and reduces the risk of straining the wrist.

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If there was a requirement to do both of the jobs then there would be no question, the only knife that works is the Fiskars but don’t be concerned. The blade is a little thicker than some other similar products and might not fit between very tightly fit together patio slabs. There’s nothing worse than a blade that fails quickly but this one will look after you due to the high carbon content in the steel making the edge hard, thin, and super sharp.

The thickness of each piece is further refined by the combined use of the turf knife and box, ideal for winter repair of damaged edges. When I reviewed this model back in 2019 it was the best value for money gardeners knife and it still is now in 2021. We do not recommend laying turf on existing grass, as this will prevent the new turf from rooting well. It gives a much higher productivity than making the cut in a kneeling down position with an ordinary knife as the cut is made while walking. When the lawn is fully established the height of the cut can be reduced gradually to an optimum height of between 15mm and 35mm.

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Once the area is clear and free of weeds, ensure you have a minimum topsoil depth of 100mm, ideally 150mm, which is levelled and raked to a fine tilth. Pro Tip: To prevent leaving footprints on your newly laid turf, use a board to stand on while working, ensuring a pristine and professional finish.It’s the tool of choice for quiet summer evenings, moving slowly backwards along a row with the feet in the next. Your turf will have a good six months - right through to mid spring - to settle in and start growing healthily. If you know anyone with allotments, they may be able to lend you a rotovator or tilling machine, otherwise you can rent them by the day.