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Best pruners 2025: our top 9 recommended pruning shears for your yard
Buying guide Find a set of the best pruners with our comprehensive guide, featuring Felco, Greenworks, Ryobi and more.
GARDENA 8857-81 2-step Adjustable Bypass Pruners review: these all-purpose bypass pruning shears cost under $1 a year
Review Find out how well this affordable Gardena bypass pruner performed in our hands-on testing, from dead-heading flowers to pruning branches.
How to use pruning shears: a guide to getting the perfect cut (without harming your plants)
How to Our gardening expert demonstrates a plant-friendly approach to using a pruner, from prepping the shears to pruning and clean-up.
Opinel Hand Pruning Shears review: are these the world’s most stylish secateurs?
Review These French-made bypass pruners have a surpassingly stylish design. But how well do they cut? Find out in our testing-based review.
STIHL MSA 300 Cordless Chainsaw review: a solid battery-powered chainsaw ideal for cutting trees down to size
Review The STIHL MSA 300 C is a solid chainsaw from one of the most well-known manufacturers.
How to use a hedge trimmer: 6 steps for a pro-quality trim
How to Hedge and gardening experts explain the right way how to use a hedge trimmer, from preparing the tool to trimming with perfect technique.
STIHL HSA 60 Hedge Trimmer review: a battery-powered hedge trimmer that "gets the job done"
Review The STIHL HSA 60 Hedge Trimmer is a solid hedge trimmer with decent battery life. I cut my hedges with it for several weeks and here’s what I thought.
Anvil pruner vs bypass pruner—which pruning shears to use?
Versus Our gardening writer will take you through the cutting capabilities of two popular types of pruning shears that are designed for different tasks: anvil pruners and bypass pruners.
String trimmer vs lawn edger—which yard tool do you need?
Versus I caught up with lawn care experts to compare string trimmer vs lawn edger designs and uses between these two super-useful yard tools.
STIHL FSA 200 R String Trimmer review: quirky yet powerful, efficient and battery-powered
Review Designed for the pros, I found that the STIHL FSA 200 R String Trimmer has all the power and longevity to tackle the lawn. This doesn’t come without some quirks though. Read my review to find out if it’s worth the money.
