Secateurs

With a range of styles to suit every kind of gardener, we have lightweight options for quick snips to more robust options for tougher stems and thicker growth. Whether you're deadheading flowers, trimming hedges, or shaping plants, you'll find a pair that feels comfortable and reliable in your hand.

Our secateurs are built for easy use and clean cutting, helping you make accurate cuts that support healthy plant growth. Pick the best garden secateurs for you and help keep your garden tidy, healthy and well maintained all year round, so you can truly enjoy your outdoor space, especially in the summer months.

FAQs:

What are secateurs?

Secateurs are a garden cutting tool used for pruning plants, shrubs, and small branches. They work like strong garden scissors, with sharp blades designed to make clean, precise cuts that help keep plants healthy and encourage new growth.

What are secateurs used for?

They’re used for trimming flowers and deadheading blooms, cutting back small stems, pruning shrubs and small branches, and tidying up and shaping plants.

How to sharpen secateurs?

1. Make sure the secateurs are clean by removing any dirt or rust using warm soapy water and a cloth, then dry them thoroughly.
2. Secure the secateurs in a stable position.
3. Using a sharpening stone, diamond file, or fine metal file, follow the original angle of the blade and gently run the file along the cutting edge in one direction, away from you.
4. Repeat this several times until the edge feels sharper. Avoid over-sharpening, as this can damage the blade.

How to clean secateurs?

Keep your secateurs clean by wiping off any loose dirt or plant debris after each use, and if there is any stubborn residue, soak the blades in warm, soapy water for a few minutes to loosen it.

Use a cloth, sponge, or soft brush to clean the blades thoroughly, and once clean, dry the secateurs completely to prevent rust forming on the metal parts. Pay attention to joints and springs, as moisture can collect there.