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Whether you’re shaping a shrub, harvesting produce, or giving a beloved houseplant some TLC, you’ll want a good pair of pruning shears. We recently put the market’s top pruning shears to the test and fell in love with the Felco 2, a premium pruner built for both casual DIY gardeners and seasoned professionals. We can’t stop raving about it to anyone who’ll listen—here’s why.

Our Favorite Pruning Shear

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Of all the various types of pruning shears, bypass shears are the most versatile, and the Felco 2 is the best bypass pruning shear we’ve tested. Premium in both design and price, this cast-aluminum shear is ideal for anyone not keen on settling for a dinky pruner that might fail midway through a gardening session. These are built to last years—maybe even a lifetime—and that’s largely thanks to the unique design.…