Gonicc 8" Professional Secateurs Premium Titanium Bypass Pruning Shears (GPPS-1003), Hand Pruners, Garden Clip, Hedge Shears(Gold)

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Niwaki came up again when we asked Milena Mackowiak, florist and founder of Stems Wilder in Brixton Village, what the best secateurs would be for trimming more delicate plant stems. Although we initially had difficulty figuring out how to lock and unlock the pruners, we eventually learned.

The Felco 32 Anvil Pruners is also one of the best gifts for new homeowners; check out our guide for more inspiration. Catch position The gardeners conducting the trial at Great Dixter preferred secateurs with catches on the side or end of the handles. As you squeeze pulley pruning Scissors, the pulley will scroll, providing ever-increasing pressure as you cut, thus decrease the force you need to apply on the handle.They require less pressure on the handles because they have small springs and mechanisms to ease the efforts.

The Felco – F-6 is best for smaller hands because the shorter size is more ergonomic and safer to use. Their slender yet robust carbon steel blades are capable of cutting even the most delicate of plants. Even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots, burrs and dead wood, can damage steel edges.The size indication is often listed on the product packaging or online unless they were thinning pruners meant for smaller branches or stems. The difference in holding these smaller handles was night and day, regarding how much leverage you can have when cutting thicker branches or stems. Each pair has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to handling, cutting, maintenance and value for money. There are a few new electrical and gear-driven bypass pruners on the market for those that might have arthritis or carpal tunnel issues and a couple of them have made it into our top picks.

They are made from carbon steel and are useful for snipping herbs, such as chives or mint, but can also be used to deadhead small flowers and for light pruning. There is a handy wire cutting notch on the blade and the red handles make them easy to find if lost in the garden.

If you wanted a cheaper dupe for the Felco – F-2 pruners, check out the Gonicc – Professional Pruning Shears pruners. The central safety catch is easy to engage with the thumb and can also be used to reduce the blade aperture (opening width) for light work, which is useful.