Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown is remembered as one of England’s greatest gardeners. He was nicknamed ‘Capability’ for telling his clients that their properties had the capability for improvement! In 1741, Capability worked at Stowe gardens, where he worked under William Kent.

Our capability trowel has been designed in tribute to his beautiful designs and the belief that in gardening everything ncould be improved. This trowel has the functionality to endure many gardening tasks and has been expertly designed with the gardener in mind. This is the only trowel you will ever need, made from high quality polished stainless steel head for rust resistance and minimal soil adhesion. Handle made from beautiful ash wood, contoured for a perfect comfortable grip. Features a serrated edge to make light work of weeding, severing roots and opening compost bags. A sharpened, pointed ointed tip for easy soil penetration and robust hammer to aid hammering in anything from vine eyes to posts.

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Combisystem Trowel

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Kent & Stowe Carbon Steel Border Spade

RHS Stainless Steel Border Spade

Kent & Stowe Stainless Steel Border Spade

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Kent & Stowe Capability Trowel

RHS Small Stainless Steel Groundbreaker Spade

Kent & Stowe Carbon Steel Digging Spade

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