The best secateurs can make light work of those tricky garden jobs, from light trimming and tidying to taking down heavy branches. They’re an essential in every gardener’s kit. But choosing a new set ...

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05:39, Sun, Feb 22, 2026 Updated: 11:13, Mon, Feb 23, 2026 Any gardener knows that a decent pair of secateurs will be one of the hardest-working tools in your shed. Whether that's for dead-heading, ...

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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 ...

Head to your local garden centre and the choice of gardening tools is bewildering. Fortunately you don't need them all and most gardens can be looked after with just a handful of tools. Here’s our ...

Rose grower Ludwig Taschner with the right pruning equipment: gloves, sharp secateurs, long handled loppers, pruning saw and measuring stick. Anyone who owns a rose bush knows that in July, it is time ...