Cutting and Pruning

Our Cutting and pruning collection is for everything sharp you need to keep plants in shape. This is where you find the tools that deadhead, trim, shape and cut back, from light snips on pots and borders to more serious pruning on shrubs and small trees.

Use this collection if you are asking things like
What is the best tool for pruning my shrubs
Do I need secateurs or loppers for this job
What knife or scissors should I use for harvesting veg and flowers

In this collection you can find

• Secateurs and snips
  For everyday pruning, deadheading and precise cuts on flowers, herbs and softer stems. Ideal for pots, borders, roses and general tidy ups.

• Pruners and loppers
  For thicker, woodier growth on shrubs, fruit bushes and small branches. Longer handles add extra reach and power when you are cutting further back in a border or hedge.

• Hedge shears and topiary
  For trimming hedges, shaping evergreens and keeping box, yew and other topiary looking neat. Longer blades suit straight runs and larger shrubs, while compact topiary shears are perfect for detailed shaping and finishing cuts.

• Saws and multi cutters
  For tougher, older wood and awkward angles where a clean saw cut is kinder to the plant. Multi cutters and similar tools help with small branches, plastic, wire and general garden fixings.

• Harvest knives and scissors
  For clean picking in the kitchen garden and cut flower patch. Ideal for harvesting herbs, salad leaves, fruit and flowers without bruising or tearing.

These tools work in every kind of garden, from balcony pots and small city plots to large borders and full allotment rows. Choose secateurs and snips for light work, pruners and loppers for thicker stems, and keep a dedicated harvest knife or scissors for crops you want to bring to the kitchen or the vase.

At Allotmate Essentials we choose cutting and pruning tools that feel secure in the hand, make clean cuts and stand up to regular use in real British gardens. Put together a simple set from this collection and you will have the right sharp tool ready for everything from a quick deadhead to a full seasonal prune.