10 Best Garden Shears UK 2024 | Berger, Spear & Jackson and More

When it came to our top two, we opted for both of them to be standard size as this is usually the most sought-after variety from your everyday gardener. That said, they vary slightly. These from Berger have wavy blades that measure 60 cm in length and are designed to take on a range of hedges, bushes and shrubs.

What's more, they have high-quality beech wood handles integrated with what the company call a dampener. This means they'll cause less wrist fatigue, so you'll be able to work comfortably and continuously until the work is finished.

These standard-sized, straight-bladed shears from Spear & Jackson have a brilliant and intuitive geared mechanism that makes the work easier. Plus, not only do they have the perfect carbon steel material, but they're also coated for longer-lasting protection. 

In addition to the mechanism and blades, the cutters utilise lightweight but strong handles to give you extra oomph when slicing away unwanted greenery. However, there is still comfort there, thanks to the inclusion of some cosy, non-slip grips. 

These professional-grade shears once again show that you don't always need to fork out to get something high quality. The first thing to mention is the four adjustable lengths that take the shears up to 82.5 cm. These are the longest of our ten picks, so if you have some hard-to-reach PeeGee hydrangeas, these will be spot on. 

Moreover, they have strong and coated 24 cm steel blades that are great for cutting dry wood or fresh greenery. Best of all, they have shock-absorbing handles, so you can get stuck into dogged branches and not worry too much about rattling your bones. 

With robust carbon alloy steel blades, spring-loaded and comfortable wood-imitation handles, you'd be forgiven for thinking that these short pruning shears from JEOutdoors were going to set you back a pretty penny. 

Fortunately, you'd be wrong, as they are extremely wallet-friendly. Besides the well-designed blade and handles, these shears also have a reliable and sturdy locking mechanism, which is ideal if they accidentally fall into the wrong hands. 

There's nothing like a neatly trimmed lawn to bring all your hard work together and make your garden pop, and these excellent edging shears from Bancho will help you achieve just that. They produce concise and clean-cut incisions thanks to their smooth and frictionless blades.

The handles come in at 90 cm, which should be ample length for most folk to trim away in total comfort. Additionally, they have a self-locking nut and collar that protect the tool from jarring when in use. 

These hand shears from Jakoti are chiefly designed for shearing sheep. However, many gardeners find them to be a useful tool for giving their shrubs and bushes a good short back and sides too. Plus, the high-quality carbon steel blades are self-sharpening, which is a nice bonus.

Due to their size, these cutters are ideal for pruning and clipping perennials and other small-leafed bushes, and the ergonomic handles are comfortable to use for long periods. An excellent choice for any topiary enthusiasts out there!

The angled blade of these shears indicates that they're designed to assist you in trimming the edges of your lawn. However, while that might be their principal purpose, due to the size of their handles, they're also well equipped to carve any overhanging branches that might be too tall for you. 

In addition to having hollow ground carbon steel blades for lasting sharpness, the cutters also have steel handles. This is said to provide the user with extra strength and durability, but while that might be true, unfortunately, they aren't going to be as comfortable to use. 

Yes, they are expensive, but the blades on these shears really are something else. Okatsune uses only the highest-quality tempered Japanese steel, so while they might look thin and feel light, they're easily tough enough to tackle pretty much any branch you can throw at them – perfect for those with weaker hands.

The company also offers these in various sizes, but we think the versatility of this regular-handled, long-bladed pair makes them the best choice. As we mentioned, these are pricey, but if it weren't for that, these brilliant shears would find themselves much higher up in our ranking. 

These nifty shears from McGregor will keep your garden looking neater, quicker. The blades are 22 cm in length, and the telescopic handles extend from 38-53 cm, so they'll have you covered when it's time to reach the tops of high hedges.

Furthermore, the non-stick blades are rust-resistant, which is handy for year-round gardening on our slightly damp British isle. While the adjustable handles are a good feature, some have found that the locking system to keep them in place isn't too great, so they can slip out from time to time, which can be pretty frustrating. 

You'd be hard-pressed to find a pair of pruning shears more straightforward than these from GRÜNTEK. Their main aim is to promote healthy growth by pruning, which they achieve by using a girdling effect that alters the movements of nutrients in the plant. This benefits leaf growth while preventing overall plant growth. 

The shears are only small, coming in at 19.5 x 5.5 cm, so you'll want to keep these for branches that aren't too difficult to reach and that don't require much strength as you'll have no leverage. If this sounds like what you need, though, they're a great economical option.