A Healthy Garden – One Trim at a Time

At the end of the gardening season, it is an ideal time to prune woody plants. Pruning rejuvenates hedges, trees, and shrubs, enabling them to grow back stronger with abundant flowers and dense foliage. However, open wounds on branches can lead to rot and fungal diseases, making it crucial to use the appropriate pruning tool for clean cuts. Hedges, trees, and shrubs serve not only as garden design elements but also as habitats for wildlife, particularly birds. In some countries, regulations prohibit trimming during nesting seasons to protect young birds. Nevertheless, gentle shaping and maintenance pruning in summer are permissible with the right tools.

Powerful, Precise Cutting

GARDENA secateurs deliver powerful cuts with precision-ground blades made from high-quality steel, ensuring clean and precise cuts. The sap drainage design allows multiple cuts before needing to clean the tool. Depending on the model, the cutting or grip width can be adjusted for different cut sizes and hand sizes. A buffer between the handles protects the wrist, and the single-handed safety lock ensures easy closure and storage after use. The GARDENA secateurs range offers cut sizes from 18 mm to 24 mm, catering to various garden sizes.

Loppers for Hardy Branches

A lopper is essential for pruning dead and diseased branches and managing overgrowth on trees and shrubs. At the end of summer, trees may need trimming to maintain their shape. The GARDENA Pruning Lopper, available in bypass or anvil cutting principles, features non-stick coated blades for clean, precise cuts. Anvil pruners are ideal for cutting dry and dead wood, while bypass pruners are perfect for green wood.

Hedge and Tree Maintenance

Manual hedge clippers are ideal for targeted pruning of shrubs and hedges, promoting dense foliage. Fruit tree crowns should be shaped for optimal growth of fruiting branches. Young fruit trees require annual pruning, while older ones need maintenance trims every few years. Telescopic tree and pruning loppers enable gardeners to tend to tall and dense trees safely from the ground.

Strengthening Plants to Protect Wildlife

Special care is needed when pruning conifers and evergreens to avoid disturbing hidden bird nests. Pruned wood can enhance the garden's habitat: trimmed twigs can be utilized by birds for nest-building, and larger branches can create shelters for hedgehogs. Remaining material can be chipped and added to the compost heap, enriching soil health with nutritious humus.

Pruning Hard-to-Reach Areas

The GARDENA SlimCut Pruning Lopper is ideal for pruning in thick or dense undergrowth. Its narrow head reaches tight spaces, facilitating the thinning of overgrowths. The telescopic handle makes it suitable for reaching dense bushes and shrubs. The 2-gear system shifts from a 1:12 transmission for thick branches to a 1:6 transmission for quick cutting of thin branches. The integrated gear transmission provides enhanced power for thicker branches, and the adjustable ErgoTec aluminum handle ensures comfortable use with minimal impact on hands and wrists.

Utilizing the right tools at the right time of year supports plant growth and ensures long-term garden enjoyment. All GARDENA pruning tools come with a 25-year warranty, guaranteeing high-quality tools for many seasons.