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By: Stella Henrich
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Spring brings gardening. The right scissors are crucial. But which one can convince in the ARD test?
Frankfurt – From now on there is a lot to do in the garden again. Whether weeding, plucking or cutting, spring is a true El Dorado for hobby gardeners. If you want to give your trees, bushes and plants the right cut, you also need the right tools. The ARD program “Servicezeit” therefore subjected five secateurs to a practical test.
Scissors ranging from inexpensive to expensive were tested. Bypass shears, which are said to be able to cut through branches with a diameter of up to 22 millimeters, were particularly examined. A central focus was on the ergonomics of the scissors, their suitability for different hand sizes and their performance on different types of wood such as blackberry, lime and fruit trees. In addition, care was taken to ensure that clean cuts were possible without excessive force and therefore without the risk of hand injuries. For example, you can give an apple tree the right summer pruning.
Spring cleaning in the garden: Bauhaus scissors only came in third place in the ARD practical test
The recommendation under “Service Time” is that it is advisable to use bypass shears from a master gardener when cutting live wood. With these scissors, in which the two blades slide past each other, it is possible to cut the wood without damaging it. This means that wood and plant stems are not crushed during cutting. Alternatively, anvil shears could also be used. Here the blade meets a counterpart directly.
Bauhaus secateurs only in third place: Five models were tested by the consumer magazine Servicezeit (ARD). (Symbolic photo) © IMAGO/Peter Himmelhuber
These five bypass scissors were tested:
Gardena scissors (price: 18.99 euros)
Gardol scissors, Bauhaus' own brand (price: 20.95 euros)
Wolf Garten scissors (price 24.99 euros)
Fiskars scissors (price: 36.99 euros)
Löwe Precision Scissors (Price: 45 euros)
After 100 wood cuts were carried out in the ARD practical test, there was a clear result for the garden scissors: the Löwe scissors clearly came out on top. It impressed with its easy handling, its versatility with different types of wood and its easy operation. The models from Gardena and the Gardol Bauhaus scissors followed in the following places.
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Spring cleaning in the garden: The most expensive and cheapest scissors are in the lead, Bauhaus scissors do not completely convince testers
However, the Bauhaus scissors were not able to completely convince the testers, especially when cutting soft materials. The scissors from Wolf Garten and Fiskars occupied the midfield. The testers found that the risk of injury when cutting fruit wood with these scissors could apparently be too high for the user. After all, no gardening enthusiast wants to bruise their thumb or even slip on the blade while working outside.
Consumers should also pay attention to this when purchasing:
The scissors should fit comfortably in your hand. There are models for different hand sizes
There are scissors with long and wide handles. It's best to test for yourself which scissors best suit your own hand
A non-slip handle allows for a secure hold. There are also models for left- and right-handed users
What type of wood should you cut with scissors? Ask the specialist dealers which models are suitable for the relevant variety.
Source: NDR, consumer, secateurs in the test
But it's not just scissors that can become a source of danger in the garden, small rodents such as mice and rats also create a danger zone for gardening enthusiasts. Because they transmit the so-called hantavirus. Anyone who becomes infected with it should definitely see a doctor and get treatment.
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