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<\/p>\nPruning is one of the most important gardening and lawn care jobs. Skilled pruning keeps your plants attractive, encourages blossoming and new growth and helps prevent the development of disease. Good tools make your pruning tasks easier and more effective, so it’s well worth it to choose your pruners carefully and take good care of them.<\/p>\n
In this article, I will explain the uses of different types of pruners and provide good tips to help you choose the right tools for pruning to suit your needs and your purposes. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n
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Pruning tools are used to shape and trim all manner of plants. You need a sharp pruner to deadhead your blooming plants and to remove damaged, dead or diseased foliage. You’ll find yourself reaching for your pruners more often than any of your other tools, so smart purchases really pay off in the long run.<\/p>\n
Putting together a well-rounded collection of loppers, clippers, shears, secateurs and pruning saws will keep you ready to tackle a great number of gardening tasks.<\/p>\n
As you collect specific tools for specific jobs, keep in mind that one size does not fit all. The pruners that work best for you will be those that are well matched with the size, shape and strength of your hands. Value is also an important consideration. In general, when buying tools it pays to invest in quality.<\/p>\n
1. Availability of replacement parts:<\/strong> High quality tools can be repaired thus extending their life and saving you money in the long run.<\/p>\n 2. Ergonomic design:<\/strong> Well designed tools feel comfortable in the hand and help you avoid repetitive use injuries.<\/p>\n 3. High quality steel blades:<\/strong> Solid, tempered steel resists rust and can be effectively sharpened.<\/p>\n 4. Locking blades:<\/strong> An effective locking mechanism prevents damage to the tool and injury to you.<\/p>\n 5. Strong recoil spring:<\/strong> Pruning shears should have a strong spring between the handles to reduce your workload. Without this, you have to use your pruners like scissors pushing the blades together and pulling them apart.<\/p>\n 6. Simple to take apart:<\/strong> Easy disassembly allows you to replace damaged parts, sharpen blades easily and get your pruning tools completely clean.<\/p>\n 7. Proper sizing:<\/strong> Choose the right size tool for the job. Attempting to use a tool that is too large or too small can result in fatigue, tool damage and clumsy, messy completion of the job. Pruning tools are great for plants and branches up to 5cm – you need different tools if you want to cut something larger<\/a>.<\/p>\n This video outlines the best tools for different pruning jobs.<\/p>\nHow to Select Pruning Tools<\/h2>\n