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Whether you need to shear boxwood, cut back ornamental grasses, or shape up shaggy hydrangeas, garden shears and pruners are essential tools of the trade for any plant lover. Get your pruning chores done faster with these top picks, including hedge shears and electric garden shears.
These shears cut branches up to 5/8-inch thick yet are compact enough to tuck in a pocket or gardening apron. When you're done pruning, you can lock them in the closed position for safety. Bonus: They come with a lifetime warranty.
Extend your reach with these 25-inch-long hedge shears. The blades are cut on a wave, giving you a smoother cut, and a tension control knob allows you to adjust blades for dense greenery.
Easily trim along pavers or garden beds with these shears. The five-inch blades are sharp and precise, and rubberized grips make it easy to use with one hand.
If you have diminished hand strength from arthritis or an injury, these ratchet-style pruners use leverage to make cuts with a fraction of the effort that traditional pruners require.
When you have a lot of garden beds and sidewalks to trim around, using manual shears can feel like a lot of work. A battery-operated trimmer like this one is lightweight, and it runs for up to 80 minutes on a full charge.
These popular Gonicc pruning shears are made of polished titanium steel, and can cut through branches three-quarters of an inch thick (or more, depending on the density of the limb). They have a groove that draws sap away from the blades as you work, extending the life of the blades.