In the garden, at the dacha, on the personal plot, one cannot do without special tools that help to carry out work quickly, efficiently and safely. The necessary tool is a garden shears.

Garden shears: description and purpose of the tool

Depending on the purpose, garden shears can be of various modifications and sizes. According to the principle of action, they are divided into categories:

  • mechanical (manual);
  • electrical;
  • rechargeable;
  • with a gasoline engine.

A wide variety of types and modifications of garden shears is due to the fact that each model is designed to perform certain types of work. In order to perform the intended operation in the garden with high quality and safety, the tool should be used strictly for its intended purpose. For example, excellent tree pruning shears won't do the job of mowing a lawn.

Gardening scissors

By using different types of pruning shears, you can trim and cut:

  • grass (lawns, weeds);
  • shrubbery, hedges (pruning and trimming);
  • grapevine;
  • trees.

Types of garden shears

Hand scissors

Cordless garden shears

The most popular among owners of small backyard plots are mechanical garden shears, which can be called manual. With their help, you can easily trim both herbaceous and tree-like plants. Such a tool can have cutting blades of different lengths, and models with two cutting blades and one are proposed.

Power shears are ideal for cutting grassy plants. In some modifications, it is possible to turn the cutting knives at the desired angle, which makes it possible to mow lawns and flower beds in hard-to-reach places. Hand-held garden shears are suitable for cutting bushes, for creating a unique hedge shape, artistic cutting of bushes. The long blades will quickly and easily give tree plants a simple shape.

Hand scissors

The different length of the handles simplifies and facilitates the work. The long-handled mechanical shears are light enough and do not require much effort when cutting low density garden bushes. Long or telescopic handles make it possible not to bend over when mowing the lawn, not to use a stepladder, shaping tall bushes.

Important! For trimming medium-sized tree branches, experienced gardeners recommend using models with serrated or wavy cutting edges that prevent the branches from sliding.

Mechanical shears are quite easy to operate, mobile, they do not depend on the availability of electricity or fuel, and are relatively light in weight. However, when doing garden work with a hand tool, you still have to apply physical strength to get the desired result.

Electric scissors

Electric garden shears will greatly facilitate and speed up the work on the personal plot for both amateur gardeners and professional landscape designers. Numerous manufacturers offer a variety of power tools for cutting grass, trimming small to medium-sized branches, and decorative shaping shrubs and hedges.Electric lawn cutters are available in different working widths, as shown by the size of the strip cut. The most common models are 8 and 16 centimeters wide.

Electric scissors

Electric scissors have a number of undeniable advantages over other tools:

  • electric shears do not require physical efforts from the employee when performing any tasks;
  • in a short period of time, they help to cope with a large volume of assigned tasks on a personal plot;
  • the presence of an uninterrupted power supply guarantees fast and high-quality work.

However, there is one serious nuance in using such a tool: a constant power source is required. If this condition is feasible, then there are no obstacles to performing work of any level of complexity.

Constant power supply required

Manufacturers offer many modifications of various capacities, various designs and designs, as well as prices. In order not to get confused among the huge variety of proposals, you should immediately determine the tasks assigned to electric scissors. Experienced gardeners recommend purchasing products from trusted manufacturers:

  • Fiskars;
  • Interscope;
  • Center tool;
  • Bosch;
  • Makita.

All models have ergonomic shapes and sizes, but it is still better when buying a tool to match your own hand and strength. The use of certified materials, strict adherence to the production technology ensures the high quality of power tools. They reliably serve their owners while following all the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.

Important! When working with a power tool, you should strictly follow the safety rules, given the high power of electric scissors and the sharpness of their cutting blades. It is imperative to protect your eyes from possible injury when flying branches or grass.

Cordless scissors

Scissors with a battery are indispensable for gardening. They have a relatively small mass, mainly 500-700 grams, but there are more powerful models weighing up to 1.5 kilograms. Absolute mobility and independence from a stationary power source make it easy to move around the entire site, performing work. There is no need to move a bulky electrical cable behind you. Battery-powered garden shears are ideal for cutting bushes. Such a tool will allow you to quickly and without physical effort not only give the plant a shape, but also create a unique design - a topiary.

Cordless scissors

However, it should be borne in mind that cordless shears are usually less powerful than electric or gasoline units. A full charge of the batteries lasts for 0.5-2 hours of continuous operation, depending on the complexity of the task, after which a new charge of energy is required. Batteries can be built-in and removable.

Attention!For models with removable batteries, you can purchase a replacement battery pack for extended, trouble-free operation. After the first set of batteries is completely discharged, they are replaced with the second, and the first is put on charge.

How to choose gasoline powered garden shears

Petrol powered garden shears are a great alternative to power tools. They have great power, allow you to move absolutely freely throughout the entire area of ​​the backyard territory. Without making absolutely any effort, you can easily and very quickly perform work of any complexity and severity. Even dense branches of trees and bushes will not resist the power of a gasoline unit. There is no need for a permanent power source to impede the movement of electrical cables. The ability to carry out all types of work in all weather conditions will never disrupt gardeners' plans.

Gasoline-powered garden shears

Garden rake

However, there are a few things to consider when working with the gasoline-powered garden shears. The unit itself has a relatively large mass, therefore, for comfortable work, you need to select models with the optimal weight, calculating your own strength. When the fuel in the tank runs out, it must be replenished.

Attention!In order not to disrupt plans and not stop work indefinitely, it is worth having a sufficient supply of gasoline to refuel the unit.

The best offers from leading manufacturers

Garden flowers

The world's leading garden tool manufacturers offer powerful, ergonomic and attractive models. However, when making a purchase, you should take your time to consider each proposal, hold it in your hands. In just a few minutes you can determine which tool will be more comfortable to work with.

The leader in the production of tools is considered "Fiskars" - a company in Finland. Actual offers make it possible to choose models with extensive functionality, attractive appearance at an affordable price.

Fiskars Shrub Shears

Founded in 2000, the Tsentroinstrument company is constantly expanding its range of hand tools for gardening, repair and construction work. High quality at an affordable price attracts buyers from all countries of Eastern Europe.

The German company "Bosch" offers a huge range of tools for various purposes. The most popular among gardeners are the company's cordless tools, which differ in power and functionality.

Features of garden cutting tool

In order for the selected tool to serve for a long time, making it easier for its owner, he needs to provide proper storage conditions. After each use, all tools need quality cleaning and drying, and sometimes lubrication. They should be stored in a dry room, avoiding high humidity in order to avoid adverse processes with metal.

In order for the garden shears to perform their function efficiently, you need to monitor the sharpness of the cutting blades. If the sharpness is violated, you can contact specialized firms that provide services for sharpening cutting tools. Some leading manufacturers offer models in which you can change the cutting blade yourself as needed. Often there are tools with a special coating of cutting elements, for example, Teflon.

Attention! Teflon coated surfaces cannot be sharpened and should be changed as the quality of work decreases.

All planned work in the garden will be a pleasure with inventory and tools from the world's best manufacturers.