10 Best Garden Hand Tool Sets in the UK 2021

This set combines a complete set of top quality stainless-steel tools with a robust carry bag. The knee pads included will make moving around the garden and working on different plots comfortable, while the tough gloves will protect your hands from anything prickly or sharp. The spray bottle is a handy addition too!

Whether you're a first-time gardener looking to plant a few vegetables in your allotment or a seasoned pro who regularly spruces up your back patio, gardening is fun and easy with this set. It'd also make a fantastic present for a green-fingered friend - although you may want to keep it for yourself!

This represents the best value set on our list by far, packing all the essential tools and accessories into a waterproof tote bag that's easy to carry. Everything comes in a neat little gift box too, so it would make a great present.

Keep in mind that this is a budget set, not one that's designed for heavy-duty use. Still, as long as you don't overdo it by vigorously slamming these tools into hard compacted soil, they should last for years to come. 

Don't let the aesthetics fool you, the tools included in this cute set are made from extremely durable carbon steel and fit nicely either inside the fabric bag or in the pockets outside. There's also plenty of space for the extra accessories and any specialist items that you're thinking of picking up.

This set is geared towards planting flowers, herbs, and small to medium-sized plants and contains everything you should need for these jobs. It won't be suitable for every task under the sun, but it should help you manage most things with ease. 

Whilst it only contains three pieces, this set is well worth considering due to the quality of the items included. These are strong, sturdy tools that truly live up to their "neverbend" name.

Obviously the main drawback to this set is that you don't get many tools and it only covers the absolute basic tasks of planting and re-potting. Still, each tool is impeccably made and would suit those looking to start a collection. Invest in this product and you'll never need to buy another shovel, trowel, or fork again.

This is an inexpensive set designed for garden maintenance and regular digging. As well as providing the means to re-bed your flowers, this set of tools can be used for chopping back large, unruly bushes thanks to the pair of shears.

It's a shame that this set doesn't come with a case, especially as it isn't light to carry. Although you only get 6 tools, they're incredibly durable so they're perfect if you're looking to tackle a larger project.

This set is the first on our list to include a fabric bag with handles, which is very useful when you're moving around the garden from one job to the next. All the tools fit tidily into the outside pockets, leaving the space within free for other items. Plus, the board at the base of the bag prevents it from flopping over while you work.

You may be surprised to see this product so low on our list and the reason itself is quite shallow - this isn't the nicest-looking design in our opinion. If the design doesn't bother you though, this is a quality set that's well worth picking up.

When looking to cover all the odd jobs that can crop up in the garden, we recommend this set which is designed to serve a wide range of basic needs. The addition of a pair of protective gloves and the non-slip handles on each piece make using these tools very comfortable.

For heavier gardening, these tools sadly may not quite be sturdy enough. Also, the lack of a carry case means they could potentially get lost in a drawer amongst all your other knick-knacks.

This is the largest set on our list and contains everything you could possibly require when working with plants, all in a convenient carry bag. It even contains a number of mini tools for smaller inside plants like a bonsai tree or succulent garden.

We have some reservations about the quality and comfort of the tools, though - perhaps this set is what you could call a Jack-of-all-trades but master of none. Still, it is incredible value for the sheer amount of accessories that you get.

As far as budget options go, you can't really go wrong with this set of five tools for just over £20. Although inexpensive, the quality of each piece is decent, with polished aluminium blades that won't rust or break easily.

Unfortunately, this set lacks a case and a pair of pruning shears. A weeder has been included but it seems a bit redundant when a fork and trowel are already in the set - we would prefer some shears instead!

If you're looking for an affordable starter set in a hard case, this is a no-frills yet solid option which that covers all the basic jobs you'll run into when gardening.

The main downside is the lack of a sturdy fork, as the rake included sadly isn't suitable for breaking up dirt. The trowel also doesn't have any engraved measurements which means re-bedding plants will require some guesswork!