{"title":"Brian's Top Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003eA selection of my favourite garden tools and outdoor essentials, chosen from years of experience building gardens across London. These are the tools and pieces our team returns to again and again. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"niwaki-higurashi-secateurs","title":"Niwaki- Higurashi GR Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003eNiwaki translates from Japanese to English as 'garden tree'. Niwaki's founder, Jake, travelled to Japan in the late 90s to explore the cherry blossoms there and draw inspiration from them, intending on a career as a sculptor. He was instead fascinated by the tools that were used to prune and shape the gardens of Japan, and his focus shifted towards bringing those to our western gardens, having spent a year working in a rural plant nursery near Osaka. Niwaki's tools are designed and made to last a lifetime, and have the highest functionality possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop-forged carbon steel secateurs perfect for garden pruning, house plants, cut flowers and woodier stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chunky catch and the hard wearing carbon steel blade make these perfect for all day use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax cut Ø10mm\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 223g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204 x 51 x 20mm, 55mm blades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKA-70 Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow Vinyl handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Spare Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: By law, we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18. By placing an order for one of these items you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. These items must be used responsibly and appropriately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53268597178755,"sku":"5060470994587","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/4228\/files\/NiwakiHigurashiSecatures1.png?v=1741268725"},{"product_id":"niwaki-garden-shears","title":"Niwaki  - Garden Shears + Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003eNiwaki translates from Japanese to English as 'garden tree'. Niwaki's founder, Jake, travelled to Japan in the late 90s to explore the cherry blossoms there and draw inspiration from them, intending on a career as a sculptor. 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Famously used by Monty Don himself, we think that's enough of a reason to invest in the tools that will be by your side for the rest of your life, and to hand down to your little gardeners when they grow up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sneeboer \u0026 Zn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53268598587779,"sku":"8715093040070","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/4228\/files\/4007-140250_Verplantschopje_zonder-logo-update-1.jpg?v=1776430189"},{"product_id":"niwaki-garden-spade","title":"Niwaki - Golden Spade Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003eNiwaki translates from Japanese to English as 'garden tree'. Niwaki's founder, Jake, travelled to Japan in the late 90s to explore the cherry blossoms there and draw inspiration from them, intending on a career as a sculptor. 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