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      You May Be Missing Out on the Most Important Gardening Tool: Japanese Garden Scissors

      STRAIGHT TO THE POINT

      Japanese garden scissors have a one-of-a-kind look that helps you get into tight spaces and reduces hand strain.

      Jillian Lucas

      Jillian Lucas

      Commerce Director, Scouted

      Updated Feb. 17, 2021 10:57AM EST 

      Photo Illustration by Scouted/The Daily Beast/Food52

      You might be thinking to yourself, what the heck is a Japanese garden scissor? Well, my good gardening friend, this style of pruning shears (aka secateurs) and are the G.O.A.T when it comes to one-handed snipping. They come in all shapes and sizes, but you can tell them apart from their average counterparts by the straight blades and large handles. This allows for maximum leverage while being able to fit into tight spaces. If you want to make your plants look primped and polished with practically no effort, get a pair of these. We’ve rounded up some of the top picks to keep your garden looking lush, stylish, and green.

      TABOR TOOLS Pruning Shears

      This pair of scissors features the classic straight blades but pairs them with a non-traditional pruning handle. There’s a built-in safety lock and an embedded spring to help with shock absorption.

      Buy at Amazon$15

      Chikamasa Garden Scissors

      These scissors don’t have the bells and whistles of other models, but it’s more about durability and quality than looks. These are great for smaller plants with thin stems that require a delicate hand to snip.

      Buy at Amazon$25

      Okatsune Garden Scissors/Hand Pruner

      If you wanted a pair of classic scissors, this is the pair for you. The blades are sharp and the handles are comfortable, making this the perfect tool to keep your plants looking in tip-top shape.

      Buy at Amazon$45

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      Walnut Garden Scissors

      Choose between a small or large pair to give you the perfect fit for your hand and strength. The handles are ambidextrous and the walnut inlay adds some comfort and style to these steel scissors.

      Buy at Food52$24

      Sago Brothers Bonsai Pruning Scissors

      While these may look small, they are mighty. These snips are perfect for trimming succulents and, of course, bonsais. They can get into small spaces and will clip up to a 5/8” diameter.

      Buy at Amazon$10

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      Jillian Lucas

      Jillian Lucas

      Commerce Director, Scouted

      @jilldotcomjillian.lucas@thedailybeast.com

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