Don't hold shears at the base of the handle Top Topiary Tip from… Darren Lerigo Modern Mint modernmint.co.uk When using shears, place your hands higher up the handle towards the blades.This change of hand position will give you more control when clipping. Reduced control but more power Increased control and accuracy « Only move one hand at a time » Advice from @niwakijake & @the_urban_topiarist