Winter Garden Gadgets Buyer’s Guide
We all know that Winter can be a dreaded time; it's cold, usually windy, a bit rainy, and just not as inviting as being curled up inside with the fire or the heater on! Nevertheless, the work outside must continue. To help you out, we've prepared an in-depth guide to the best garden gadgets that will make winter jobs easier and keep your outside space looking gorgeous all season long!
Automatic Tap Timer with Rain Sensor
In need of a tap timer? This one is perfect for Winter! Meet the OG from the Tap Timer family from Hoselink: The Automatic Tap Timer with Rain Sensor. The handy inbuilt rain sensor will automatically delay your watering schedule if it detects rain. Saving you from using unnecessary water and avoiding your garden from getting overwatered. Insert the batteries and program to your desired frequency - that's it! A set-and-forget timer that will allow you to keep your garden thriving without a second thought.
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Solar Lights
If you want to keep using your outdoor area throughout the winter, then the Hoselink Solar Lights range is perfect for bringing some much-needed ambience. While you may still need an outdoor heater or fire on the go, Hoselink's Decorative Solar Lights are guaranteed to make any space feel cosier. Better yet, there is a light for every part of the garden! You will find Solar Spotlights and Floodlights for adding visibility and security to your home, as well as many decorative options. It's a great opportunity to get creative, and the results will be more than enough to motivate you to brave the cold. Read our Solar Lights Buyer's Guide blog here .
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Secateurs
Another great gardening job for later in the Winter is pruning. Plants are typically easier to prune during this time as they are in a very passive state. Hoselink's Secateurs are perfect for pruning small to medium branches, thanks to their extra-sharp blades and ultra-comfortable design. We also offer the small but mighty Handy Snippers, which are compact in design and ideal for harvesting herbs and produce throughout the year. If you are lucky enough to have flowers that bloom in Winter, then the Handy Snippers can also be used for cutting flowers and making a gorgeous homemade bouquet. You can read our blog on flower bouquets by clicking here .
A new addition to Hoselink's gardening range: Recylced Plastic Plant Labels! We were so proud to introduce these to our collection earlier this year and even prouder to say they are made in Sydney! They might not seem like a must-have at first glance, but once you start using them, you’ll wonder how you ever gardened without them. Made from 100% recycled plastic, they’re a sustainable and durable solution that helps you stay organised in the garden all year round.
In winter, when much of the garden is dormant or just starting to be planted for the cooler season, labels become especially useful. Whether you're sowing garlic, planting bulbs, or dividing perennials, labels make it easy to remember what’s gone where—particularly helpful when nothing has sprouted yet or foliage has died back. They’re also great for marking treated areas, tracking plant maintenance, or planning crop rotations in veggie beds.
Hoselink’s labels are tough enough to withstand the elements—rain, sun, cold, and all—and can be easily rewritten with a waterproof marker or pencil. Reusable and weatherproof, they offer a simple way to reduce waste while keeping your garden neat and easy to navigate. Ideal for beginners, kids, seasoned green thumbs, and anyone who loves a bit of garden organisation.
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Loppers
In addition to Hoselink's other cutting tools, Loppers are ideal for cutting those hard-to-reach plants. Like our Secateurs, they are ultra-sharp and will help you achieve a clean cut when tidying up the garden. This will also reduce the risk of damaging a plant by tearing it. Loppers are a great in-between tool for when pruners may be too weak or your plant is too high to reach. This handy tool features telescopic handles designed to make it easier to reach branches while protecting your body.
Lightweight Bamboo Gloves
An absolute essential piece of protective wear in the garden, Hoselink's Lightweight Bamboo Garden Gloves are eco-friendly, comfortable and easy to clean. Whether you're planting, pruning, or watering, gloves are a necessity, and not just to protect you from the cold weather. These gloves are machine washable and will keep your hands dry, while also protecting them from thorns, cuts, and scrapes. The gloves feature a latex grip on the palm side to provide a better grip on your gardening tools, while the seamless bamboo lining has anti-odour properties to keep your hands comfortable enough to wear for hours before washing.
Extendable Rake
The Hoselink Extendable Rake is by far the handiest tool you can buy this Winter! Leaves and other debris falling from trees is one of the most tedious cleaning jobs we need to undertake from autumn through to spring. Thankfully, this Extendable Rake will help you to clean up the mess quickly and easily. Typically, rakes take up a lot of space in the shed or garage, but this Extendable Rake collapses down to less than a metre long by 21cm wide, making it perfect for anyone wanting to be smart about their storage. Just because this rake is compact, it doesn't mean it's less sturdy. The lever on the handle will lock the rake into place and keep it at the desired length while you get to work.
Retractable Hose Reel
Finally, the star of the show and possibly our most important essential: the Hoselink Retractable Hose Reel! Even in Winter, while you may get some rain, your garden still needs watering from time to time, especially if you're growing any seedlings or have pot plants. Be sure to water a few times a month and ensure deep saturation is achieved. The Hoselink Retractable Hose Reel makes watering easier than ever, thanks to its automatic retraction mechanism, allowing you to stop and start wherever you please and tidy the hose away with ease. No mess, no kinks, and no tangles, it doesn't get much better than that! Hoselink Retractable Hose Reels also come fitted with a Comfort 8-Pattern Sprayer featuring a range of spray options to suit all your watering needs.
Another great way to ensure your garden stays hydrated is with Hoselink' s Root Waterer . This product also doubles as a soil breaker and delivers water directly to the roots of your plants. There are many varieties of plants that will benefit from this type of watering at any time of year, including hedges and trees.
There you have it! Our Winter Gadget Guide. Hopefully, this blog has helped you figure out what tools you need to get out and garden this Winter. Don't forget to check out our YouTube Channel for our How-to Garden Series with Horticulturist Ben Hayman. Ben has a ton of knowledge to share and will arm you with the best tips and tricks to keep a happy, healthy garden all year round.