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AMES Tools – targeting bestsellers in 2025

 

With the 2025 gardening season fast approaching, AMES Tools is urging retailers to secure stock now to meet the increased demand that springtime brings. 

 

Spring marks the beginning of the gifting season, with key dates like Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day inspiring shoppers to find the perfect presents for their loved ones. Garden tools continue to be a popular choice for gardening enthusiasts, particularly those that combine collectability with a cohesive design aesthetic and a broad product range – exemplified by AMES Tools. Featuring a striking bright green colour, professional appearance, on-pack user guide, and an extensive product selection, AMES Tools appeals to both hobbyist and experienced gardeners alike. This versatility enhances its giftability, providing retailers with an excellent opportunity to meet customer demand during these important seasonal sales opportunities.

 

Cutting & pruning essentials for 2025

New for 2025, AMES Tools is introducing an exciting range of cutting and pruning tools to complement its existing portfolio. With 19 new additions, this collection is designed to cover all aspects of cutting and pruning, offering tools that combine superior craftsmanship with high performance. Highlights include:

  • Bypass Pruners, Compact and Multi-Function models
  • Ratchet Anvil Pruner
  • Precision Snips
  • Hand Shears and Hedge Shears, including geared and telescopic options
  • Pruning Saw
  • Loppers with bypass and anvil blade options for close and long-reach tasks

All tools feature Japanese SK5 carbon steel blades for sharpness and durability, with many coated in PTFE for rust resistance and smoother cuts.

 

A comprehensive garden tool range

The new cutting and pruning tools join AMES Tools’ well-established collection of digging, cultivating, planting, and lawn care products, ensuring retailers can offer their customers a complete gardening solution. From durable spades and forks to precision planting tools and high-performing lawn care equipment, AMES Tools provides everything gardeners need to succeed.

 

What’s more, the presence of AMES Tools brand ambassador, famed horticulturist, TV regular, writer and campaigner, David Domoney, is helping to demystify the garden tools category, in turn helping shoppers to make more confident buying decisions. Look out for even more content from David, including top tips and how-to videos.

 

Find out more

With AMES Tools 2025 offering now available for orders, retailers are encouraged to act quickly to secure their displays and be part of this transformative new approach to garden retail. For more information or to place an order, visit www.ames-tools.co.uk or contact your local AMES Companies sales agent.

 

Further details about the AMES Companies and its family of brands can be found at www.ames-uk.com.

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