Gardening angels

HORTICULTURE can be hard work at the best of times.

With numerous tasks requiring the attention of green-fingered enthusiasts you can spend hours in the garden without even scratching the surface of the long list of jobs to complete.

But hardware specialists Black and Decker have help at hand courtesy of their wide range of power tools and outdoor equipment that can turn lengthy chores into challenges conquered within a matter of minutes.

Trees and shrubs can easily grow out of control if neglected but with the 600w Alligator lopper (pictured above) there is no excuse for letting your plants and greenery run wild.

This tough tool cuts like a chainsaw but is lighter and easier to use. Its rugged jaws offer the ultimate in controlled cutting while the metal guards cover the teeth to protect you from the chain and immediately cover the blades once the cut is complete.

The scissor action allows for fast, easy cutting and is great for pruning trees and shrubs. It is also ideal for cutting downed logs and branches.

With a four-inch cut capacity, the Alligator is capable of cutting heavy branches that are too big for manual loppers and its clamping jaws can grab and slice in one easy motion.

Stormy weather also brings about the inevitable falling of leaves onto your lawn.

But instead of spending hours raking, the Black and Decker Variable Speed Blowervac will do the work for you.

The 3,000w kit offers both blow and vacuum options with controllable speed settings.

It is also fitted with high-impact shredding blades to significantly reduce volume, meaning the 35-litre bag has the capacity to collect up to 350 litres of leaves.

The bag is easy to empty and this high-performance tool can deal with wet and dry leaves.

Soldier has teamed up with Black and Decker to offer up an Alligator and Blowervac prize pack for two lucky readers.
To stand a chance of winning, answer this question:

What is the cut-capacity of the Alligator lopper?

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