{"id":1757,"date":"2021-01-14T11:33:04","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T11:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/?p=1757"},"modified":"2023-01-27T22:49:18","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T22:49:18","slug":"best-heavy-duty-garden-bags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/best-heavy-duty-garden-bags\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose The Best Heavy Duty Garden Bags?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heavy duty garden bags have to endure heavy, messy and oftentimes, moist garden waste. A good quality garden bag should withstand years of use without tearing or coming apart.<\/p>\n

It should also be large enough to carry lots of grass clipping, leaves and other waste.<\/p>\n

In this buying guide, we review the best heavy duty garden bags and give you tips on how to choose the right one for your needs.<\/p>\n

These bags are ideal for landscapers as well as gardeners.<\/p>\n

What To Consider When Choosing A Garden Bag<\/h2>\n

a) Size<\/h3>\n

Garden bags come in different sizes. The right one for you depends on how much stuff you think you\u2019ll need to carry.<\/p>\n

If you have a large garden or lawn, you\u2019ll likely benefit from a large garden bag or even several of them. Most manufacturers sell garden bags in packs of two or more, so you can buy as many as you need.<\/p>\n

The smallest bags are usually around 50-60 litres. They are ideal for smaller kitchen gardens and basic yard work. Huge bags can be as big as 500 litres. They are perfect if you have a large garden or yard.<\/p>\n

Even with a large garden, the largest bag you can find is not always the best. A 500L bag may be cumbersome or even impossible to lift and carry.<\/p>\n

Depending on your strength and level of mobility, you may find a smaller bag to be more suitable.<\/p>\n

b) Material And Stitching<\/h3>\n

Most garden bags are made out of polypropylene (PP<\/a>). It\u2019s a tough and durable material that\u2019s perfectly suited to the outdoors.<\/p>\n

Make sure the bag is heavy duty such that it can endure lots of lifting and carrying without tearing. It\u2019s a good idea to check customer reviews to see how well the bag has held up for other people.<\/p>\n

Check the quality of stitching used along the seams. The most robust bags have double stitching to ensure the seams don\u2019t start coming apart after some time.<\/p>\n

c) Carrying Handles<\/h3>\n

The quality of handles is super important. The bag is useless without good quality handles that can withstand frequent lifting without tearing.<\/p>\n

As you check the stitches on the seams, also check the quality of stitching on the handles. They should have a webbed stitching patterns with multiple lines of stitches to reinforce the handles.<\/p>\n

Also, check the number of handles.<\/p>\n

The best garden bags have a pair of handles at the top and one or two more handles at the bottom. The handles at the bottom make it much easier to tip the bag over and empty the contents. This is especially important for large bags.<\/p>\n

d) Rigid Top Ring<\/h3>\n

Check if the bag comes with a rigid ring around the top to keep it upright and open. This is a small feature but it makes a whole lot of difference in terms of ease of use.<\/p>\n

Instead of struggling to hold the bag open while scooping garden waste into it, a bag with a rigid top ring stays open and upright, allowing you to fill the bag quickly with both hands.<\/p>\n

e) Waterproof<\/h3>\n

Though they are designed mainly for outdoor use, it\u2019s not automatic that any garden bag is waterproof. If you plan to mostly carry grass cuttings, dry leaves and other dry or semi-moist garden waste, this is not a big deal.<\/p>\n

But if you need to carry wet soil or waste, we highly recommend a waterproof garden bag. It ensures moisture doesn\u2019t seep out at the bottom and sides, leaving your clothes and various surfaces messy.<\/p>\n

A waterproof bag is even more important if you plan to transport any garden waste<\/a> or compost in the trunk of your car.<\/p>\n

Using And Maintaining Garden Bags<\/h3>\n

Here are some useful tips for using and maintaining garden bags.<\/p>\n