Spotted on Terrain's newly revamped web site: handmade Copper Garden Tools from Austrian company PKS. In addition to good looks, it turns out that copper has some merits worth noting: it increases water retention thereby improving the soil, and since it is naturally rust proof, it also reduces friction with the soil, making it easier to garden. Who knew?

N.B. As part of Terrain's new site launch, they are offering Remodelista readers a 15 percent discount on purchases through Labor day, September 6th. Enter promotion code: REMODELISTA.

Above: Orion Long Handled Spade with copper head and turned lime wood handle
; $258.

Above: Perseus Long Handled Rake with copper head and turned lime wood handle; $198.

Above: Castor Trowel with copper head and beechwood handle; $58.