Choosing the best lawn edging shears will depend on your height, budget and garden. The following information should help give you more of an idea what to look out for. Well, you could get a tape measure out and see how far it is to the ground from where your hands hang down in front of you and then search for products with that length, or you could invest in these telescopic edging shears from Faithfull. It’s easy to tell the different between the two: lawn shears have blades that protrude out to the front, at roughly a 120° angle to the handle. Lawn edging shears have blades that face sideways, to make it easier to cut along the edge. The handles move smoothly, with a crisp cutting motion, and don’t catch or bounce when they come together. An adjustable bolt makes it possible to alter the tension of the blades which is useful if they start to feel loose or could use less friction. These above factors make the shears both easy to use, and capable of creating a very clean and accurate cut.

Shorter blades, measuring between 17 – 21 cm are better for smaller gardens and getting into more intricate areas. If your garden has shallow verges, you may find it easier to work with smaller blades.This is good to look out for. Whilst cheaper shears can be tempting, untreated metal blades made from poor quality steel won’t cut as fluidly. You may find you’re having to work harder than you would if the blades were better quality.

Alternative professional options: Fiskars LifeStyle 113310 Long-Handled Edging Shear with 100 cm Handle or the Fiskars Servo-System Grass Shear, Long GS46, With Servo-System– very high quality Fiskars have opted to make the blades for this model out of stainless steel for increased longevity. Usually this means the blades aren’t as sharp as carbon steel, but these did a great job of cutting through everything I aimed them at, so no complaints there. Lightweight shears weighing 1 – 1.5kg are best for edging medium/large lawns . They’ll be easier on the arms when used for long periods. However, some of the larger, quality shears weigh over 2kg, as you’ll see below.However, carbon steel blades to blunt faster so you do need to keep on top of maintenance to keep them cutting optimally. You will also have to oil them from time to time too as carbon steel isn’t as rust and corrosion resistant as aluminium or stainless steel. The first advantage that these edging shears have over their sibling, is that instead of steel, the handles are made from aluminium. In our opinion aluminium is a superior material because it is lighter, doesn’t rust, and doesn’t corrode. At just over 1 kg, you can wield these edging shears all day without worrying about any aches and strains creeping up on you. Remember that shears with long handles (which aren’t telescopic) will require more storage space. Weight and Manageability

Choose shears with long blades of at least 21 cm for large gardens; this way you won’t spend all day edging the lawn. Shorter, 17 – 21cm blades will work well for smaller gardens. However, you should also pay attention to the depth of your verges. Although they may be most famed for their razors, Wilkinson Sword do a good line in gardening tools as well, as demonstrated by their Long Handled Edging Shears. As you might expect from Wilkinson Sword, the cutting blades are particularly well designed.verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ These are currently priced sensibly and are easily the heavy duty commercial choice – they are a very good deal for such a well put together garden tool.

Our range of secateurs includes both bypass and anvil designs, offering easy precision cutting for any type of pruning. The blades are suitable for cutting small branches and trimming your plants to encourage new growth. The shears can be used by either a right- or left-handed user – they possibly favour right-handed use, but are comfortable enough to be used by a left-handed person as well.Speaking of comfort, there are plastic sleeves on the top sections of the handles to help with grip, making the shears easier to hold. If you want to elevate the appearance of your lawn after mowing, you may find that lawn edging shears are what you’ve been missing. The shears weigh 1.48 kg, which is ‘midweight’ for this style of tool – there are lighter models available, but lightness can compromise durability. For the most part, these Wilkinson Sword shears are considered a manageable weight, although more rests may need to be taken depending on mobility and arm strength. As this is the thing you’ll be holding onto the most it is important to get something you are happy with. Aluminium shafts are very rust resistant and lightweight but might not be the strongest. Tubular steel will give you a sturdier feel but can make the tool heavier – however, unlike garden loppers, strength is less important as they don’t do the same hard work so a bit less strength won’t hurt you. Tubular steel shaft is much stronger than alternative aluminium There are soft grips on the tops of the handles, to make the shears easier to hold, made from a combination of thermoplastic rubber and polypropylene.