For weeding, loosening soil and lifting seedlings, a hand fork is the tool you'll use most often. This one, from Burgon & Ball's colourful Collectors range, has a stainless steel head and a bright blue handle that's easy to find again in a busy bed.

The Collectors range is all about mixing colours, so pair it with the navy trowel and red transplanter for a cheerful set — or choose a single piece as a small, useful gift for a friend's new garden.

• Brand: Burgon & Ball, Collectors range
• Stainless steel head
• Colour: blue