New to gardening? You'll be pleased to know you don't need every tool imaginable to stay on top of things. Building your collection of essential garden tools can help you tackle the basics with ease, from hedge trimming and pruning to lawn care and general tidy-ups.
Whether you've moved into your first home with a garden or you're just looking to upgrade your kit, the RYOBI catalogue has you covered. With some of the best cordless garden power tools on the market, you'll find everything needed to get your outdoor jobs done quickly and effectively.
For now, though, we'd recommend these five essential gardening tools for beginners to get you up and running.
A well-maintained lawn lies at the heart of many gardens. Keeping yours lush and healthy through the seasons requires the right tools and a little bit of know-how. From late autumn into winter, you can leave it largely untouched. But when temperatures rise and the sun shines, most spring and summer lawn care can be done with a trusty cordless lawnmower.
Keeping your lawn neat and tidy is easier without the limitations of a power cord. You'll be able to access all areas without a trailing cable or the weight of heavy petrol alternatives. RYOBI cordless lawnmowers are quiet and lightweight, but powerful and built to make your garden tasks easier.
Try the 18V ONE+™ 33cm Lawnmower to handle everything a smaller garden lawn has to throw at you. Alternatively, upgrade to the 36V MAX POWER Cordless 40cm Lawnmower to tackle larger lawns with more power and a wider cutting path.
A lawnmower takes care of any big patches of lawn in your garden, but you'll need a grass trimmer (or strimmer) to tidy up the corners and edges. This tool is ideal for cutting grass in the areas your mower can't reach – like along walls, fences, paths and flower beds.
RYOBI cordless grass trimmers take the strain out of getting that clean, sharp finish. With the 18V ONE+ Cordless 33cm EasyEdge™ Grass Trimmer, a tap of the foot allows you to switch between trimming and edging modes. This saves you time and effort, and you don't have to get your hands dirty if you don't want to. The guard-mounted wheel takes the weight of the tool so you can focus on guiding it and creating the edges you want.
For the bigger, tougher grass- and weed-clearing jobs, you might want the 36V MAX POWER Cordless 28/33cm Grass Trimmer in hand. The design is balanced and lightweight, giving you the power and performance of a petrol strimmer with the convenience of cordless.
Hedges and shrubs add structure and greenery to your garden. But without regular trimming, they can quickly grow out of control. Manual pruning is time-intensive and quite challenging for beginners. That's why you need a hedge trimmer.
A cordless hedge trimmer helps you shape your plants, keeping them healthy and looking great in your outdoor space. Forget awkward, uneven cuts with heavy garden shears – these tools give you the freedom to trim consistently, high and low, without getting tangled in cords.
The 18V ONE+ Cordless 40cm Hedge Trimmer is the lightest RYOBI model available. At just 1.5kg, it's easy to use and comfortable to handle for longer sessions. If you've got higher hedges, the 18V ONE+™ Cordless 2.9m Pole Hedge Trimmer might be a better option. It gives you the reach to cut up to 4m high, no ladder required.
Pruning is a must if you're looking to keep healthy plants. Secateurs (also known as pruners) help to cut back dead or damaged stems and shape plants with a more controlled approach. Manual versions are hard work for the hands and forearms, but that's not the case with RYOBI cordless models.
The 18V ONE+™ Cordless Secateurs make precise pruning effortless, cleanly cutting branches up to 25mm thick. A fast cycle time of 2.5 seconds means you can go from cut to cut quickly. The simple trigger press reduces muscle fatigue, giving you more energy to use elsewhere in the garden.
Gardens aren't just filled with greenery. You might have patios, paths, fences and furniture to look after, too. Over time, dirt, moss, algae and grime can build up, making everything look unclean and untidy.
Also known as pressure washers, these are some of the best garden power tools for everything cleaning related. They shoot a stream of water that blasts away dirt, grime and anything else you don't want hanging around. Power washers are excellent for walls, patios, driveways and other garden surfaces in need of some TLC.
The 18V ONE+™ 22bar Cordless Power Washer Kit allows you to clean on the go, anytime and anywhere. A syphoning hose draws water from any source, so you can use a bucket, any natural water source or your mains supply. The 18V Cordless ONE+™ HP Brushless Power Washer blasts at 41bar, ideal if you need more power to clear away stubborn dirt and grime.
Shop for essential garden tools at RYOBI
Getting to grips with your garden is far easier with the right tools in hand. The RYOBI collection includes some of the best cordless garden power tools on the market, designed to be convenient and easy to use, even for beginners. Tick off your essential garden tools list with RYOBI.