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A good garden broom should have stiff bristles for cleaning surfaces like grass and concrete, a firm and ergonomic handle and a wobble-free connection between the handle and the brush head.<\/p>\n

Get a garden broom that works well on a variety of outdoor surfaces including pavement, grass and dirt.<\/p>\n

In this buying guide, I recommend the best garden and yard brushes you can order online in the UK. I also give you some pointers on what features to look for when shopping for the right broom.<\/p>\n

Features To Consider When Choosing A Garden Broom<\/h2>\n

A. Bristles<\/h3>\n

You want a broom with stiff bristles that can easily sweep leaves, twigs and other debris in the yard. A soft-bristled broom is more suitable for the porch or indoors. It\u2019ll be frustrating to use outdoors.<\/p>\n

How stiff the bristles are depends on the kind of surfaces you\u2019ll be cleaning.<\/p>\n

For flower and grass-planted gardens, medium-stiff Bassine bristles are perfect. Bassine bristles are made from the leaf fibres of a palmyra palm tree. They are the bristles you\u2019ll find on most garden brooms. They handle both wet and dry debris with ease.<\/p>\n

If your garden has a lot of hard landscaping such as pavement, a concrete deck or a long driveway, you may need a stiffer bristled brush especially if you struggle with mould and moss growth. Many homeowners find a broom with wire bristles to be the best for concrete and other hard surfaces.<\/p>\n

B. Handle<\/h3>\n

Next, check the quality and size of the handle.<\/p>\n

Most garden brooms comes with a wooden handle or shaft. It\u2019s relatively light and easy to grip. The main downside of a wooden handle is rotting. If you buy a broom with a wooden shaft, be careful not to leave it outside in the garden exposed to the elements.<\/p>\n

Another common problem with wooden shafts is that they break more easily.<\/p>\n

A plastic handle is great alternative. Plastic does not rust or rot, and plastic handles don\u2019t snap easily. A plastic handle is also light, making your cleaning chores less tiring.<\/p>\n

A metal handle is another good choice. To make sure it doesn\u2019t make the broom too heavy look for an aluminium handle. Aluminium is light but strong, and it doesn\u2019t rust.<\/p>\n

C. Handle And Broom Head Connection<\/h3>\n

The biggest problem with garden brooms is the handle separating from the broom head. Some start with some wobbliness and then separate completely. Others come right off without a warning.<\/p>\n

To ensure you are buying a durable and reliable broom, check how the handle is connected to the broom head.<\/p>\n

I love brooms that have a plastic or metal bracket secured onto the broom head with screws. You then attach the handle to the bracket by screwing it in. The tip of the handle has threads that screw onto threads on the inside of the bracket.<\/p>\n

Avoid brooms where the handle simply sticks into a hole in the broom head. This type of connection gets loose quickly especially if you do a lot of yard work. Many homeowners end up driving a nail into the handle to try to secure it, usually without success.<\/p>\n

D. Width And Length<\/h3>\n

Check the width of the broom head. The standard width is 12 inches or about 30cm. That\u2019s wide enough to cover the yard quickly without making the broom heavy and unwieldy.<\/p>\n

You can find broom with smaller 10\u201d wide broom heads. A 10 inch head is perfect for sweeping small garden paths and getting into tight areas where a wide broom cannot fit.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to also check how long the handle is. The standard range is between 120cm and 150cm. Choose a length that will be comfortable for your height. A too-short broom will force you to bend and can hurt your back.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s better if the handle is slightly longer than you need since you can always hold the handle lower.<\/p>\n

Best Garden Brooms: Top 5 Reviews<\/h2>\n

1. Draper 88618 330 mm Contractors’ Yard Broom<\/h3>\n<\/a>\n

The Draper 88618 yard broom is designed for contractors. That should give you an idea of how sturdy and well-made it is.<\/p>\n

One thing you\u2019ll notice is that the bristles are longer than those on mot garden brooms. This allows the Draper broom to move more debris and reach deeper into grass.<\/p>\n

The stiff bristles consist of two fibres, one natural and the other synthetic. The natural fibre is Sherbro. It is sourced from palm trees growing in Sierra Leon in West Africa. The synthetic fibre is Polypropylene.<\/p>\n

Sherbro and Polypropylene combine to make a stiff and hardwearing bristles that are suitable for a wide range of surfaces from grass to pavement and driveways.<\/p>\n

The wooden handle is 137cm long, providing plenty of length for taller users.<\/p>\n

The one weak point of the Draper broom is the connection between the handle and broom head. It\u2019s not the screw-on type that I typically recommend.<\/p>\n

Most customers say they\u2019ve not experience any wobbliness or the handle coming off, but I still recommend being careful when sweeping.<\/p>\n

What I like about it:<\/h4>\n