We asked master gardeners and other gardening experts to share their top recommendations for garden shears and scissors.
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Experts in This Article
Aimee Sue Dunlap is a master gardener in St. Louis, MO.
Christy Wilhelmi is the founder of the website Gardenerd.
Jane Milliman is a publisher of Upstate Gardeners Journal in upstate New York.
Kendra Poppy is the head of growth at online custom landscape design platform Yardzen.
Aimee Sue Dunlap is a master gardener in St. Louis, MO.
Kim B. is the founder of the website Black Homesteader.
(Throw in a pair ofgardening shoes,or a full-blown houseplant, if youre feeling generous.)
Ahead are best gardening shears for your horticultural hobby or every-weekend yard workor both.
She recommends the F2 model.
Both strong and nimblefor everything from deadheading to significant pruning.
Felco provides a limited lifetime warranty.
Pros: Comfortable, durable.
[They] last a lifetime, and they sell replacement parts.
She adds, Felcos are the pros gold standard.
Aimee Sue Dunlap is a master gardener in St. Louis, MO.
Ive been in the business 25 years and have only owned one pair.
This feature reduces blisters and hand fatigue.
Pros: Reduces hand pain, suitable for large hands (if thats what youre looking for.)
They are great for people who are left handedlike meand easy to clean, she says.
For shears and loppers, I generally use Fiskars, she says.
Ive never had to replace any of them.
Fiskars offers a full lifetime warranty.
Pros: Affordable, can be used by both right- and left-handers,
Cons: Not multipurpose.
Beyond gardening tools, the company sells knives, grills, camp lights, and more.
Yardzens Poppy appreciates the quality of the companys products.
Pros: Pruner sheath available for safe storage (sold separately.)
Cons: No rubber on grips.
Pangborn particularly recommends these plant snips (which are also endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society.)
These plant snips are a versatile essential for gardeners, she says.
For houseplants, these are the most versatile option and can also be used on annuals and perennials outdoors.
Pros: Comfortable, rust-resistant.
Pros: Rust-resistant, precise.
Anything from the [brands] Solid line will be lightweight and inexpensive, says Milliman.
Pros: Affordable, lightweight.
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