What is the difference between garden shears and hedge shears?
Hedge shears, on the other hand, are larger and heavier than garden shears, with blades specifically designed for trimming and shaping hedges, bushes, and shrubs. Unlike garden shears, which often have straight blades, some hedge shears feature wavy blades. Hand shears are suitable for trimming small hedges and soft growth, but for large hedges it’s easier to use an electric, petrol or cordless battery powered hedge trimmer.Over-trimming is a common error that can do more harm than good. Stripping back too much foliage at once weakens the plant, exposes it to disease, and often leaves unsightly bare patches that take months to recover. It’s especially risky with older or slower-growing hedges.The most common hedge trimming mistakes are wrong timing, over-cutting, using blunt tools, and poor shaping technique. Here’s how to avoid them. Trim little and often with sharp tools on mild, dry days for dense, healthy hedges year-round.