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Novice gardeners and experienced horticulturalists are united in their search for the best secateurs (otherwise known as pruning shears) with a steel blade. The most preen-worthy of pruners should be ...

*If you click on a link in this piece, we may earn affiliate revenue. GARDEN in need of a tidy up? These are the best secateurs for the job. Pruning your garden effectively requires the right tools, ...

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Just as important as the blades, though, is the feel of the secateurs: they need to be comfortable to hold, non-slip and easy to use. Over the past growing season I have tried several different makes ...

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The best secateurs from our test What to look for in secateurs How to care for your secateurs How we tested secateurs Good secateurs are an essential part of your gardening toolkit. A well-designed ...

Secateurs: the simple addition of this hand-held tool can go a long way in your garden. From trimming back overgrown hedges and dead-heading flowers, to pruning plants and shrubbery, their sharp ...

Ceri studied horticulture at the University of Reading and RHS Wisley. She's edited Which? Gardening magazine and our online gardening content for over 18 years. In this article The best secateurs ...