With the start of February finally here, the first signs of spring in the garden should be starting to appear shortly. In order to maximise success in the garden for the following season and beyond, Monty Don reports on his blog that certain flowers should be pruned in late winter.
Cutting back dead wood or foliage can help the plant reserve precious energy, therefore growing stronger shoots that should see more succes when they start to bloom in spring. On his blog, Monty said: “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 feel a little overwhelming, but there’s a way to make the job much easier with a tool shoppers are calling ‘a must purchase’. A pair of electric secateurs are an initial investment, however, home garderners have commented that they ‘wish I’d bought them sooner’ and they are ‘well worth the money’.
For a limited time, shoppers can save money off a pair of cordless electric pruners, thanks to a 15% off price reduction at Amazon. Now £56 down from £65.99, the tool is lightweight yet powerful and water resistant for unpredictable weather.
Crafted from durable high-carbon SK5 steel, the blade can cleanly slice through branches up to 33mm thick. Ideal for maintaining plant health, it tackles everything from dense hardwood to delicate shrubs.
There are other electric pruners on the market for those that want more options. At B&Q, the Bosch EasyPrune 3.6V Cordless Pruner retails for £80 with shoppers saying ‘it takes the hard work out of pruning’. Alternatively, a cheaper pair can be found at Vonhaus – the Cordless Garden Pruner is £49.99. Customers say they are ‘fantastic for someone losing grip with the fingers.’
Similar feedback has been given to the Amazon garden tool, with one person writing: “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.”
A second customer said: “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.”
And a third commented: “You will never use normal secateurs again. My hands are not as painful. Takes the hard work out of gardening.”
Someone did find a minor issue when using the tool, sharing: “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 glowing feedback. A five star review reads: “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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