Best Grass Shears

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published 10 March 2021

Grass shears are a quick and easy way to give your garden a mini makeover. As weeds, plants, and flowers tend to grow wherever they please, they sometimes take over our lawns, driveways, and sidewalks. With grass shears, we can cut and trim these areas effortlessly. Here is a breakdown of our favorite grass shears.

Staff pick

Sun Joe 7.2 Volt 2-in-1 1250 RPM Cordless Grass Shear

For small gardens or hedges

The Sun Joe grass shear is made for heavy-duty trimming and edging with its included rechargeable lithium battery. Equipped with two different blades, you can use this machine as a hedge cutter as well. Its blade measures 4 inches, while the hedger saw measures 6-inches long. This shear is a great size for smaller gardens. The tool weighs a light 2.5 pounds and features a curved ergonomic design that keeps you in control.

Keep off the grass

Spear and Jackson 4870RS/09 Razorsharp Long-Handled Edging Shears

No more kneeling or bending

These grass shears are great for sprucing up any yard. Whether you're edging or trimming flower beds, driveways, or your lawn, these Spear and Jackson grass shears have you covered. Equipped with a 52-inch handle, these shears are easy to use without kneeling or bending. The durable carbon steel blades measure 9 inches, making them the perfect size for cutting grass, weeds, and small plants. The blades are sharp, offering a clean cut all the way through.

Beginner's luck

SereneLife Battery Grass Cutter

Great for light clean up and novice gardeners

If you're looking for a power tool that can make light cleanup of your lawn, driveway, or deck simple and easy, the SereneLife grass cutter is a great choice. This tool is prepared to freshen up your garden with its 2.7-inch grass shear blade and 8.5-inch hedge cutting blade. With 1,000 RPMs, this battery-powered grass cutter has just the right amount of power for beginner and expert gardeners.

Scissor hands

Corona ClassicCUT Grass Shears

Traditional-style shears

The Corona shears feature a classic scissor design. With sharp 4.5-inch alloy steel blades, these grass shears can cut through tough roots, weeds, and plants easily. The shears feature non-slip grip handles that safely keep them in your hand while in use. This garden tool is extremely durable and designed to last. When the blades become dull, simply re-sharpen them for continued use.

The bottom line

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Grass shears are perfect for keeping your garden looking freshly trimmed and catered to. If you're looking for a powerful and fast way to trim the edges of your lawn and rid your pathways from unwanted weeds and plants, the heavy-duty Sun Joe 7.2 Volt 2-in-1 1250 RPM Cordless Grass Shear has tons of power and a rechargeable battery. Equipped with two blades for tending to grass and cutting hedges, this versatile power tool is great to have on hand.

However, if you're looking for a simple and easy option, the Spear and Jackson 4870RS/09 Razorsharp Long-Handled Edging Shears are a great choice. These grass shears measure in at 52-inches tall, making them easy to use without having to kneel. The 9-inch blade is effective in clearing your lawn from overgrown grass and weeds.

Camille Sanghera is a UX writer and copywriter for global brands as well as an author of self-help books. Although she has lived and traveled internationally, Camille is originally from British Columbia, Canada. She merges over 10 years of writing experience with a love of words to bring authenticity and human connection to every project. When not writing, Camille can be found exploring nature with her dog, sketching to music, or laughing with loved ones.

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