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Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Cordless grass trimmer praised for 'tackling many jobs' sees double discount
The cordless trimming shears can be used on shrubs, bushes, and lawn edges Garden fans can save money on a well-regarded pair of Thompson and Morgan's Cordless Trimming Shears. Credited for their efficiency and adaptability, they are currently available with a double discount at a lesser-known retailer. Originally priced at £39.99, the shears are on sale for £27.99 at Yimbly, an emerging marketplace owned by The Mirror's parent company, Reach Plc. It is offering shoppers an additional 10% off with the code SUMMERDAYS10 at checkout. Valid until the end of August, the discount code brings the price down to £25.19. The lightweight, 0.8kg cordless gadget is perfect for sculpting hedges and tidying up lawn edges. The pair features a grass shear blade with an 80mm cutting width and a trimming blade capable of cutting through branches up to 8mm thick, reports the Express. The tool is also available directly from Thompson and Morgan's website but shoppers won't get the same discount, as they're listed for £29.99. Elsewhere, a staple garden stop off for many, B&Q offers a Handheld Cordless Hedge Trimmer for £24.99. These can be used for shaping shrubs, topiary, grass, or for pruning as the summer weather starts to cool before autumn. Over at Amazon, Flymo's Electric Grass Trimmer and Edger is on offer for £60, reduced from £69.99. It comes complete with an adjustable telescopic handle for user comfort. Thompson and Morgan's Cordless Trimming Shears have an overall customer rating of 4.5 on Yimbly. One person said: "This is a very handy tool for trimming bushes and shrubs. "It was quite hard to fix the cutters, but I will probably only use the larger blade. Charge holds for quite a long time." One customer liked the tool but noted the weight, sharing: "I have just used shears and apart from being a little heavy, they cut well. I am pleased with the purchase." Another shopper added: "It's only OK, not impressed." One person found it versatile, commenting: "A very useful little tool. Will tackle many gardening jobs, grass growing round trees, edging etc." An additional purchaser commented: "It looks like a very handy gadget for cutting bushes. You just have to charge it up, and away you go - no wires or plugs. I have not used it yet, but I look forward to using it in the near future. It arrived in a good package."
Daily Mirror
30-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Gardening expert's 'one rule' for pruning wisteria to ensure it blooms beautifully
Wisteria is a climbing plant that requires careful pruning, and one gardening expert has shared a top tip Wisteria, with its enchanting purple blossoms, is a climbing plant that requires meticulous pruning. This cottage- garden favourite is renowned for its vigorous and sprawling root systems, which can extend both deep and wide. When left unchecked, the roots will hunt for any available gaps or fissures in foundations to infiltrate and potentially trigger structural harm. However, trimming wisteria is crucial not only to manage the plant's strength but also for gardeners hoping to boost its flowering potential. Most people understand they need to cut back wisteria in August when the blooms are at their finest, but they can make the error of trimming too extensively, reports the Express. This will rob the vine of more spectacular flowers, though it's easily avoided by adhering to one simple rule, according to National Greenhouse's indoor gardening expert, Tom Hilton. He revealed that the perfect length for wisteria pruning is five buds, emphasising how vital proper cutting is. Tom told enthusiastic gardeners: "After your plant has begun to flower, around July or August time, it's time to break out your clippers and get to your garden." The gardening specialist added: "Pruning around five buds is a great amount, as it leaves plenty to continue growing while encouraging flower growth, rather than a continued expansion of the plant itself. "It's also the best way to keep your plant in check, not just to prevent it from overgrowing, but also to keep it looking tidy and presentable." Trimming wisteria isn't just about encouraging new growth; it significantly impacts the plant's overall structure too. Annelise Brilli, from the horticultural team at Thompson and Morgan, explained: "Without pruning, wisteria will grow into a huge, tangled vine composed mainly of very long stems clothed with leaves. "Pruning controls these highly vigorous climbers, concentrating growth into a permanent woody framework covered in masses of short side shoots which will be crowded with flowering buds." Nevertheless, she warned against following the five-bud rule too rigidly, stressing that it's typically equivalent to roughly 20cm, which might be a more reliable measurement for shorter shoots. These are less vigorous shoots that naturally become woody and develop plenty of flower buds on their own. Regarding the ideal timing for pruning wisteria, Tom recommended gardeners wait until peak blooming season before beginning to cut. He explained that August represents the perfect moment to prune wisteria since it effectively signals the conclusion of the flowering period and a natural break in the growth cycle to provide the plant with a "refresh" ahead of new growth emerging. The National Greenhouse gardening specialist noted that pruning enables you to direct new bud growth along your desired route, preventing them from potentially overwhelming your garden or house exterior.
