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Best pruning and lopping tools

Cutting back and training your plants is as important as growing them. Here we share our recommendations for really good pruners and loppers

Okatsune 103 bypass secateurs
£49.99

Japanese cutting tools are hard to beat and these secateurs, stocked by the legendary Niwaki, are considered the absolute best secateurs you can buy by Which? magazine.

We love the simplicity of the design - a classic look and brilliant performance.


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02/05/2026 07:02 am GMT
Darlac lightweight shears
£31.99

Voted the best pair of shears by BBC Gardener's World magazine, these are very lightweight (less than 1kg) with long handles for extra reach.


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02/06/2026 02:00 am GMT
Caroline's favourite
GRÜNTEK anvil pruning loppers
£19.99

These have a really impressive gearing system in their jaws. They slide through tough branches without needing physical force.

Very good value for money

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02/05/2026 10:01 pm GMT
Gardena StarCut Pro L, telescopic pruning lopper
£108.24

Very positive 'chop' at the end of this extendable pole. No need for a ladder, this slices through tough branches way above you with just one short pull of a cord. A solid piece of kit.

Very impressive

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02/05/2026 07:02 am GMT

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