The best garden pruners 2022

Every gardener has a pruner in his toolbox. Periodically, they break, become dull and lost, and it becomes necessary to purchase a new tool. So that you make the right choice, Healthy Food Near Me has studied the range of stores and talks about the best garden pruners that you can buy in 2022. Immediately after the rating, we suggest reading the advice of an experienced summer resident on choosing a tool.

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1. GARDENA 08854

Garden pruner from a German firm of tools for summer cottages and gardens. At first it seems that the manufacturer is flaunting, declaring a guarantee of 25 years. But after delving into the reviews, we realized that the tool is really worthy. Because there were no complaints about breakdowns. Some do not cut live shoots very well. Dry is perfect. Although the company itself generally positions it as a device for cutting flowers and young shoots.

The blades are located at a slight angle, have precision sharpening. This is such a way when the point is thin and especially sharp and remains so for a longer period. The metal is also covered with an anti-stick coating. The handles can be grasped in two positions: to apply force over thick branches and a second short movement for quick cutting. Engineers have provided a chute to drain plant sap. There is a wire cutter. You can lock the device with one hand.

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2. Mr.Logo 16740

This “Mister” is very popular among the best garden pruners. There are newer models from the company in 2022. You can take a closer look at them, but there is not much difference. The tool is needed for cutting large branches. The ratchet mechanism helps in this. The top blade is coated with Teflon, which makes it easier to scrape wet offal. By the way, knives are made of Japanese steel.

The handle is made of aluminium. However, thermoplastic rubber is applied to the upper part so that the hand does not slip. Plus, this type of material is resistant to heat and will not stretch over time. The disadvantages in the reviews include a tight move with tight compression, when it is necessary to fix the device in the closed position. It can also be difficult to find in online stores. Search either at specialized fairs where the manufacturer travels, or order online from the manufacturer.

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3. RACO UNIVERSAL 4206-53/150C

Station wagon from a Taiwanese company, although they are assembled in China. Suitable for flowers, and for trees with shrubs. The blades are made from hardened steel. It promises a particularly sharp sharpening, which the machine carried out under the control of a computer program. The work uses a ratchet mechanism to increase the cutting force. The lower handle is equipped with a hilt – a steel contour that serves as protection for the hand. There is a built-in brush that you can oil and clean the blades with after work.

Buyers note the lightness of the tool and the quality of the cut. The only remark is the large handles for large palms. For a small female hand is not always convenient. It is impossible to apply force so that the blades are easily compressed. Judging by the declared characteristics, he takes branches up to two centimeters. But many load it with shoots up to 25 mm and it copes.

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4. Contact center tool 0233

This pruner has a ratchet mechanism. Inside is a kind of gear that starts to rotate when you press on the handles. From this, the cutting ability increases, and the effort needs to be applied less. It is easier to compress than a similar device with springs. There is a latch that allows you to lock the tool in the closed position.

The manufacturer positions it as a device for dry and wet wood. But buyers in the reviews write that it is not particularly suitable for the latter – “mahrit”. That is, the cut is not accurate, pieces of wood remain sticking out. It has a relatively large diameter of three centimeters. But again, experienced gardeners say that it will compress the maximum allowable thickness. Another incident is the material of the blades. Everywhere on the Internet, including on the manufacturer’s website, it is called titanium. But only steel and aluminum are indicated on the box.

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5. FISKARS PowerStep P83

An expensive garden pruner made in Finland. It is positioned as a device for cutting dry branches. Do not try to cut off the “juicy” sprouts with them – the result will be disappointing. Most of the negative reviews concern just pruning such branches. The handle is made of polymer, which feels like a cross between rubber and plastic. The top blade is made of stainless steel. And the bottom is just a plastic stop.

Inside, the ratchet mechanism already familiar to us. It is three section. On the case there are hollow numbers – “1,2,3”. Depending on the squeezing force, one or another value is filled inside with color due to the plastic part. However, this is just decoration. The secateurs are very light – 140 grams. Because of this, the design seems flimsy, but the impression is deceptive. If you don’t feel sorry for the money and are going to use it for its intended purpose, then we recommend buying it.

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6. PALISAD 60536

In general, garden tools of this brand belong to the budget class. That is, high quality, reliability and long years of service should not be expected. This is a consumable that will work for a couple of seasons, and then you can buy a new one – it’s inexpensive. But this particular model of garden pruner is favored by a couple of good reviews. Note that other devices of the company in this segment, on the contrary, are branded as unreliable.

The tool is designed for living branches, shoots and stems of flowers. The curved blades move parallel to each other and converge like scissors. The top is covered with Teflon – the very one that they like to use in kitchen utensils. The fact is that the material is not subject to rust. Made of plastic and not the best quality. This is a minus for reliability, but a plus for weight – only 180 grams, like a modern iPhone. The handles are rubberized. The weak point is the knife holder. If we talk about other models, then more often they complain that they are too tight. Here, on the contrary, it is ephemeral and, at the first unsuccessful fall, strives to fly off.

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7. SAMURAI IPSR C-55TA

Solid tool made in Japan. But the manufacturer does not break the price, so anyone can afford it. What’s more, it will last a long time. Made entirely of stainless steel. Weighs 300 grams – this is the record holder in our ranking of the best garden pruners. In 2022, manufacturers are trying to make lighter appliances. However, for some, such weightiness will only be to their liking. The heart of the tool is a reliable ratchet mechanism.

The blades are slightly bent upwards. Thanks to this, the grip of the branch is more confident, the cut is whole and there is no biting. The upper part of the handle is rubberized. The lower one is wrapped around the hilt to protect the fingers. According to the specifications, the pruner copes with dry branches, fresh shoots and stems. Can be used to decorate the crown of trees and shaping shrubs. True, you will get tired of cutting such a large-scale hedge.

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8. BRIGADIER 82001

The best garden pruner for those who need simple and inexpensive. Then you can pay attention to this domestic brand. The tool has two main purposes: flower growing and thinning fruit trees. The blades are long and narrow. Sharpened on both sides. Slightly curved to make it easier to get to awkwardly located shoots. At the bottom of one of the handles there is a steel bracket, and on the other there is a notch to hook the mechanism and fix it in the closed position. Despite this, the device is still quite dangerous – painfully long blades. This is not a minus, just if children have access to the tool in the country, it is better to hide it away.

Between the handles is a conventional spring mechanism. If you do not load the tool with complex tasks, it will last a long time.

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9. GRINDA 8-423000

Although the brand is German, they make secateurs in China. But it had a positive effect on the price. A simple secateurs that will pull not only the pruning of flowers and shrubs, but also the shoots of young trees. True, the working diameter is small – only 1,2 centimeters. Despite the low cost, the tool is made soundly.

The only thing that raises questions is the original design of the spring, like a matryoshka. True, in the reviews we did not meet that one of the buyers complained about a breakdown. In the area of ​​​​the blades there is a fixing clip. It blocks well, it will be difficult to break this one. But sometimes it clings to branches in the process. The handles are made of aluminum, however, covered with hard vinyl. Such material is glossy and can slip if your hands get wet. But you can always wear rubber gloves. The bottom stop is made of hardened steel, and the top one is coated with Teflon.

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10. TOPEX 15A201

This polish tool is designed for cutting shrubs and flowers. You can try to cut off a thin shoot, but the working diameter is quite modest – one centimeter. Still, it is more intended for small jobs. The bark of trees, especially living ones, will clog into the anvil and form a porridge. This kind of groove is generally a weak point of the tool – it strives to clog. Therefore, some masters even close it with something.

The XNUMXcm blades are coated with Teflon to resist corrosion. The move is smooth. The handle is made of plastic, but there are rubberized inserts so that it does not slip in the hand. Its compact handles, which fit well in the female palm, can be considered an undoubted advantage. A tricky latch is attached between the handles on the inside. This one will not break, unless, of course, it is specially torn off. We recommend to buy those who are more busy with flowers than with trees.

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How to choose a garden pruner

We talked about the best garden pruners of 2022. The main advice: take the products of big companies, not a cheap no-name. For more information on how to choose a garden pruner, Healthy Food Near Me was told by the deputy chairman of the garden partnership, a summer resident with 30 years of experience Maxim Bobylev.

About the main part

It is, of course, blades. Pay attention to how processed, whether there are notches. I advise everyone to take a sheet of paper to the store and cut it. If it turns out smoothly, like clerical scissors, then the sharpening is good. Teflon coating will be a plus. Then the plant sap will be easier to rub off, and it will not stick together the blades. Even better, if the blades are C-shaped – slightly curved. For some models, the blades are removed – usually they are held by a bolt, and can either be taken to sharpening or replaced with new ones.

Handles

Take the pruner in your hand – how does it lie? Do all fingers fit? Does the plastic stick into your hand? The best garden pruners have rubberized handles. This not only makes the grip more durable, but also cushions under compression. Some models are made so that it is convenient for left-handers to work. This is written on the packaging. For expensive models, the lower handle can be rotated when pressed. This reduces the load on the brush. This does not affect the quality and convenience of cropping.

Types

There are several. If you do not want to bother and understand the nuances, take the bypass. These secateurs have only one part sharpened. The second “blade” in fact is not. This is a plastic or metal stop. It is also called an anvil. Cheap models can jam the branch. Again, use the paper test. Read carefully what is written on the package. True, budget manufacturers often write nothing but Made in China. However, it should indicate what this pruner is intended for: for cutting dead wood, live branches or flowers.

Movement

Better ratchet. He is more powerful. This is especially important if a woman works. But such models of garden pruners are more expensive – from 500-600 rubles. And you also need to press them several times so that the gear inside turns. It takes longer. There are also ordinary and tape springs. The third type is mixed. The ratchet mechanism on them turns on only when it is needed. Most often by moving the lever on the case to a special position. Otherwise, it will click like regular scissors. But they are even more expensive.