Features of Gardena secateurs

Garden pruners are essential for neatly trimming shrubs, tree crowns and flowers. In this article, we will tell you how to choose the right tool, consider the range of Gardena pruners and review the reviews about the brand's products.

These tools are used in the garden to cut dried branches, form shoots and tree crowns. They make it possible to carefully cut off excess parts of the plant without harming it, and ensure the safety of its health. In modern hardware stores there is a fairly large assortment of garden pruners, among which everyone can find a model to their liking. However, when buying, you need to pay attention to small nuances that will help you better make your choice.

First you need to be clear about what type of work you will need a pruner. For example, a hand tool with a standard or ratchet mechanism is perfect for treating shrubs and cutting roses. If you have to cut the crowns of trees or tall bushes, then it is better to take the rod version. Before buying, you need to hold the garden pruner in your hands in order to understand how comfortable it is. Work with your hands, estimate the dimensions and weight of the model, it is very important to comprehensively study the purchased model, since it will take a long time to work. For left-handers, there are special reversible models that fit comfortably in both hands.

A big plus will be the purchase of a garden pruner with replaceable blades, since replacing them in case of failure is much cheaper than choosing a new one.

Gardena has a wide range of products. Let's consider the most popular ones.

• Classic 500 BL. The lightweight 50 cm pruner is very easy to use. It perfectly copes with branches up to 35 millimeters in diameter. Gardena has equipped this model with a patented gear system, thanks to which the tool works much more powerful and efficiently. The sharpened blades are coated with anti-corrosion steel and last much longer. The model has optimal ergonomics, it lies comfortably in the hands, and the plastic handles allow the pruner not to slip during operation. At the ends there are special restraints that reduce the strain on the wrists, so cutting branches is much easier.

• Comfort SmartCut. Quite a powerful model with a ratchet mechanism, with which you can easily cut off even thick branches. The Comfort SmartCup has a maximum cutting diameter of 22 millimeters. The larger the diameter, the higher the likelihood of activating the special Power Plus mechanism, which allows you to easily remove branches of any thickness. Sharply sharpened blades have a special coating against corrosion and are lubricated with a special solution, which prevents the knives from sticking together from the juice produced by the branches. The plastic handles do not slip during the cutting process. The increased ergonomics of the model allows you to quickly carry out the cutting process, and the safety of the secateurs is ensured by a special lock that switches from one position to another and, if necessary, locks the blades.

• Gardena 08853-30 B / S-M. Convenient pruning shears with sharp and rounded blades are specially coated to prevent sticking. The tool is equipped with a small groove where the liquid secreted by the branches of plants flows down, as well as a wire cutter. The maximum cutting diameter is 20 millimeters, and the length of the secateurs itself is 22 centimeters. Safe storage is ensured by a special lock that quickly locks the tool - literally with one movement of the hand. The soft-grip handles are quite ergonomic, comfortable to work with and have two grip options, which means that the model can be used by both left-handers and right-handers. This model is quite powerful and optimal for working with young shoots and flowers with thick stems.

• BP 50 Premium. A professional tool with good power for fast and easy cutting of branches up to 22 mm in diameter. The increased ergonomics of the aluminum handles make it more comfortable to work, and the two ways of gripping the handles allow even left-handers to use the pruner. The built-in groove is designed to drain off the sap from tree branches and shrubs. And there is also a wire cutter.

• B / M 08904-20. The 26 cm long flat pruner easily handles hard and thick branches. The maximum cutting diameter is 24 mm. Precision sharpened blades with a rounded tip provide good sharpness and an anti-stick coating. The model has a built-in juice trough and a wire cutter. Ergonomic plastic handles for two ways of gripping. The model belongs to professional tools and has an increased cutting power.

• B / S-XL 08905-20. This model has a very narrow blade tip and is ideal for working with young bushes and thin vines. The secateurs cut neatly without harming the rest of the tree. Ergonomic handles can be adjusted according to the opening width, they make it possible to independently adjust the tool even for a small female hand, which speaks of the versatility of the model. Sharply sharpened blades easily cope with cutting branches with a diameter of up to 25 millimeters. The handles have two grip options, so left-handers can also use the pruner. The tool has a built-in container for the sap produced by trees and a wire cutter.

Reviews of the brand's garden products are mostly positive. Users are satisfied with the sharpness of the blades and the quality of the product. The tools fit comfortably in the hand. The work is done quickly enough, while the cut is very neat, and the rest of the branch is not injured. A big plus is the 25-year warranty given by the German manufacturer for their products.

In the next video you will find an overview of the Gardena Comfort Ratchet Pruner.