simpaoutdoor Steel Garden Sieve – 6mm Mesh, 70mm Deep

A garden riddle is one of those tools that earns its place quickly once you start using it. This steel sieve from Simpa makes light work of sifting soil, compost, and leaf mould, separating out stones, clumps, and debris so you're left with a fine, workable material ready for seed beds, potting mixes, or topdressing lawns. The 6mm mesh is the finest in the Simpa range, making it particularly well suited to preparing seed compost or any task where a smooth, uniform texture really matters.

Built from sturdy steel with a painted green finish, this riddle feels reassuringly solid in use and is designed to handle repeated sessions without bending or warping. At 37cm across and 7cm deep, it's a generous working size that lets you process a decent volume of material without constantly stopping to reload. The depth of the frame also helps keep everything contained as you shake and sift, which makes the whole job a good deal less messy.

This sieve will suit anyone who takes their soil preparation seriously — from keen vegetable growers wanting a fine tilth for sowing, to composters looking to separate out unbroken-down material before using their finished compost. If your needs vary, Simpa also offer the same riddle in 7mm and 12mm mesh sizes, so it's easy to build a set for different jobs around the garden.