With February here, it’s time to start pruning for spring and there’s a tool that can make the job much easierThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
Certain flowers may need deadheading(Image: © 2026 PA Media, All Rights Reserved)
With February now upon us, the initial hints of spring in the garden ought to be emerging soon.
To ensure maximum success in the garden for the coming season and beyond, Monty Don reveals on his blog that particular flowers should be trimmed during late winter.
Removing dead wood or foliage can assist the plant in conserving vital energy, thus producing stronger shoots that should achieve greater success when they begin flowering in spring.
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On his blog, Monty explained: “Always cut back to something. Do not snip at random but make your cut just above a bud or a leaf or the joint of another stem.”
Pruning can seem rather daunting, but there’s a method to make the task considerably simpler with a tool customers are describing as ‘a must purchase’.
Electric secateurs represent an upfront investment, yet home gardeners have remarked that they ‘wish I’d bought them sooner’ and they are ‘well worth the money’.
For a limited period, customers can secure savings on cordless electric pruners, courtesy of a 15 per cent discount at Amazon. Now priced at £56, reduced from £65.99, this tool is lightweight yet robust and water resistant for changeable weather conditions.
Electric pruners can make the task much easier(Image: Amazon)
Manufactured from sturdy high-carbon SK5 steel, the blade can effortlessly cut through branches measuring up to 33mm in thickness. Perfect for preserving plant health, it handles everything from thick hardwood to fragile shrubs, as reported by the Express.
There are alternative electric pruners available on the market for those seeking more choices. At B&Q, the Bosch EasyPrune 3.6V Cordless Pruner is priced at £80 with customers commenting ‘it takes the hard work out of pruning’.
For a more budget-friendly option, Vonhaus offers the Cordless Garden Pruner at £49.99. Buyers describe them as ‘fantastic for someone losing grip with the fingers’.
Comparable praise has been directed towards the Amazon gardening tool, with one purchaser noting: “These are far better than I anticipated. Easy to use. Ideal if you have arthritis. The case keeps it all handy. Well worth the money. The extra battery is a nice touch.”
Another buyer remarked: “So far, so good. They’re very strong and sharp workhorses which make annoying chopping and pruning a breeze. They can slice through branches that are pretty chunky.”
A third user observed: “You will never use normal secateurs again. My hands are not as painful. Takes the hard work out of gardening.”
One person did identify a slight drawback whilst using the device, explaining: “The blades sometimes narrow so I can only chop smaller branches for a while, like they need a rest, but then stretch to the full width again.”
However, for the most part it’s overwhelmingly positive feedback. A five-star review states: “Why haven’t I thought of these before. I have carpol tunnel and these have taken all the strain out of pruning. It even tackles 2 inch tree stems, taking a few cuts, but it does it so effortlessly. The cut is instant and quick when you pull the trigger.”
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