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Homes & Gardens
Rachel Bull

I tested the Felco 290 pole pruner – it was so easy to use I felt like I'd been given a gardening superpower

Felco pole pruners cutting a pine tree branch.

Sometimes the right tool really can revolutionise your gardening game. Before I even unboxed the Felco 290 pole pruner, I had high hopes for this review. As a gardener who values quality over quantity when it comes to her tools, Felco is a brand I am very familiar with.

However, I had some reservations. Comprising of a telescopic pole, sliding handle, and a series of pulleys, the Felco 290 pole pruner has a reach of up to 8.5ft when fully extended. I am 5ft6 and of slim build, so I was a little worried about how I'd be able to handle this tool to reach the highest tree canopies in my backyard.

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