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It’s hugely satisfying to see this kind of improvement to an ancient design, applying 21st-century ideas and materials to a simple amalgam of wood and iron. There’s a similarly-designed spade too, with a saw on the blade for cutting through roots. Bahco tools have a good reputation for quality and value, and their P75 Lawn Edging Shears are no different. A close cousin of the classic Leatherman beloved of builders, these tools combine several cutting appliances in one, and fold up so the blades are completely covered by the handles. Using telescopic shears can be safer than using a ladder, particularly if there is no-one around to support the ladder. Lawn edging shears traditionally have long handles which allow them to be used from a standing position. However, if the handle is too short or too long, it could arguably be more uncomfortable than simply working kneeling down.

In terms of performance, the 20.5 cm blade, made from forged manganese steel, results in a sharp cut and is easy to use to neaten lawn edges. The tension of the blades is adjustable, using a screw head positioned where the blades join. I am often asked by gardeners “what are the top hedge shears to buy?”, “do I need an extendable, telescopic shear?”, ‘what brand offers the best model pruning shears?”Most other shears have a handle length ranging from 80 – 100 cm and will be suitable for the majority of gardeners. All of the hand held shears reviewed are made for hedges and shrubs and not for shearing grass. Guide to Hedge Trimming with Hedge Shears

Any serious gardeners will know that having a hedge is a never-ending commitment in keeping it looking neat and tidy, but unfortunately, most hedge shears don’t make shears easy to use due to their weight and the effort involved to use them. These shears are different. Weighing just 788g, you’ll be so comfortable using these lightweight shears that hedge trimming strains will fast become a distant memory. If that’s not enough, they’re also super long (67cm to be exact), so you can get to those difficult spots without needing to battle with the bushes. To make things even easier, the shears themselves are made with light aluminium alloy and will ensure that every snip is as simple as cutting through paper. Most fixed-blade hedge shears can be sharpened easily with a standard sharpener (see ‘Sharpening Your Shears’ below). However, for electric models, you’ll need a rotary tool with a sharpening head, or to take it to a professional shop. Even so, these are some of the best lawn edging shears on the market due to their quality and the results that they offer. In most gardens, they will work well to crisply neaten up grass edges – just make sure the weight will be manageable. The heads can be orientated differently depending on whether they are intended for grass cutting or edging. Shears for grass cutting will have a ‘scissor’ head that is positioned parallel to the ground. Shears for edging will have a head that cuts more like a standard pair of scissors.

Why choose the Darlac Lightweight Shear?

Absolute must-have garden tools for any gardener, regardless of age, include our garden hand trowel. With serrated cutting edges for cutting roots, a comfort grip rubber handle and a sharp pointed tip for digging, this trowel can handle any tough garden environment. Loppers, Secateurs & Shears Many of the best garden shears feature blades made from chrome-plated steel . The benefit of this material is that it holds its sharpness well and won’t rust. Sharp blades are indispensable when it comes to gardening work as clean cuts reduce the likelihood of bacteria entering the plant. Whilst these aren’t strictly ‘shears’ in the traditional sense, this Bosch Isio Cordless Shrub and Grass Shear Set features an edging shear and a shrub shear that are battery powered and take the manual work out of hedge cutting. Although they may be most famed for their razors, Wilkinson Sword do a good line in gardening tools as well, as demonstrated by their Long Handled Edging Shears. As you might expect from Wilkinson Sword, the cutting blades are particularly well designed. While some garden tools can be a bit of a reach financially, our loppers and secateurs are excellent value and the perfect tool for all your pruning needs. The telescopic loppers can increase your reach by up to 75cm, saving your stretched, achy arms from any unnecessary effort and the Teflon coated carbon steel blades ensure every cut hits its mark with minimum strain. As with all our garden tools, they also come with specially designed comfort grip rubber handles to further reduce any undue strain.

Offering a good combination of affordability, quality and value, these Bulldog Premier Edging Shears are some of the best edging shears to buy if you’re after a mid-range option. They’re not as expensive as premium shears, but still offer quality construction and durability. They are useful to use on grass where a garden strimmer might cause damage and a lawn mower is too large to fit.Far and away, the most popular pair of all-purpose shears among experts are the F2 bypass pruners manufactured by Swiss company Felco. “A good gardener or horticulturist anywhere in the world is most likely going to have a pair of Felcos,” says Morrell. Felco pruners are popular for their durability and the very long lifespan you can expect from them — Morrell still has his original pair from 1985 — and their versatility. He told us that the NYBG’s School of Professional Horticulture gives a pair of F2s to every new student. There are less expensive pruners on the market, but the years of use you can expect from Felco F2s makes the investment worthwhile. “They’re a staple of every gardener’s toolbox,” says Rachel Burlington, curator of the International Rose Test Garden. “I never leave home without mine.”