Niwaki Leaf Bag

When the weeding, pruning and clipping is done, you need to think about what you’re going to do with all that detritus. The Niwaki Leaf Bag is a sturdy solution to a wide variety of garden waste removal conundrums, and it’s tough enough to last you many, many trips to the compost heap or recycling centre.

We tested various sizes and designs before settling on this 125 litre model (half a metre cubed), which is large enough to swallow plenty of matter without making it so unwieldy you can no longer shift it to its final destination.

Handles on the top for lighter loads and grab handles on the sides for when you’ve overdone it and the need to drag arises. There’s even a handle on the underside to help you shake out the last bits or hang it up dry.

Tough, woven outer material and a thick, nearly waterproof lining will keep the boot (aka trunk for our American readers) of your car clean and dry. Also makes the perfect receptacle for wet coats, wetsuits and possibly even wet dogs.