Best Pruning Shears: A Beginner's Guide

To have a lively, lush, and blooming garden, you don't need to spend a lot of money on gardening equipment. You typically just need a few reliable garden tools, depending on the kind of plants you're growing.

Maintaining a healthy appearance and, ultimately, the growth of your plants, requires regular pruning. Instead of buying a pair of low-grade pruners that may only last you days, or maybe weeks, you may save time and ultimately money by buying high-quality hand tools for gardening. 

LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT PRUNING SHEARS TYPES

Garden shears come in three basic varieties, each with unique uses, blades, cutting actions, and characteristics.

The ideal application for bypass pruning shears is on green wood. It cuts in a manner akin to a pair of scissors, where the blades glide past one another to create a precise cut. Live plant material responds best to this precise cut since the blades completely cut through the stem.

The ideal materials for anvil pruning shears are old or dry wood. The cutting edge touches down on an anvil, a flat, broad surface. Green wood shouldn't be cut with it because of how it cuts through a board like a knife does, crushing live material.

Ratchet pruning shears are renowned for their ratcheting action, which makes it perfect for persons with weak hands. Similar to anvil pruners, the majority of ratchet pruners have a sharp and a flat blade. This adaptable pruner cuts in phases, making it simpler to cut through thicker branches.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN SELECTING THE BEST PRUNING SHEARS

Quality of Blades - No matter how high-quality the blade is, it will probably stop working after a while. A straightforward sharpening can restore it to its optimal functionality when using high-quality blades. Blades with a titanium coating strike a balance between sharpness, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The titanium coating makes the blade more durable, minimizes cutting friction, and guards against corrosion. The pruning shears will last longer as a result.

The premium blades used in Haus & Garten pruners are treated with a unique titanium coating technology that not only shields them against rust but also enables the gardener to utilize the pruners to their full potential. This technology boosts the cutting edge's resistance, extending the blades' useful life and making the purchase worthwhile.

Right Tool for its Size - A pruner with a cutting capacity of at least 1 inch is ideal for the majority of activities while pruning branches. This tool can be used to prune smaller branches, fruit tree branches, perennial flower stems, long branches from shrubs, and other branches.

Suitability - Pruning may be extremely taxing, particularly if you do it for extended periods of time. Whether you do this task frequently or for longer periods of time, the objective is to have a pair of scissors that require less effort from you. This makes pruning more comfortable for you. When pruning, using models that are lightweight, ergonomically constructed, and grip-friendly can increase your hands' comfort and support. Anti-slip handles with shock-absorbing padding can aid in ensuring a secure grasp and avoiding wrist injuries and strain.

1. Use a cotton pad soaked in rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to clean your pruner. To get rid of any last bits of sap, bacteria, or fungi, you can use use disinfectant wipes. After that, polish the blades with some steel wool and a dab of vegetable oil. This is a practical method for lubricating the blades and avoiding rust.
2. Giving your pruners a thorough cleaning after the pruning season is finished is essential. Your pruner must be disassembled so that you can wash each component separately in warm, soapy water, washing away any sap or sticky residue that may have been left behind. Use rubbing alcohol or another sterilizing agent to clean each component. Prior to reassembling and storing the pieces, give them time to dry. Never store your garden shears while they are still wet, just in case! Any damp instrument that is stored can promote the growth of rust, which could harm the blades.
3. Your pruning shears should be kept in a bucket of sand. Sand will drain away moisture, keeping your pruners free of rust, thus some gardeners do this to keep them clean, dry, and free of corrosion. Rust can occur even with good maintenance and care. Use steel wool or a wire brush to remove any minor rust spots. However, it's advisable to hunt for a wire brush attachment for drills and other rust-removal instruments for garden shears that are severely corroded.

"Best pruning shears I have ever used. Stays sharp and cutting and trimming branches on trees are a breeze using this pair of shears.". After using the ClassicPro garden shears, which are one of the ergonomically designed pruners Haus & Garten sells, LF says.

Garden shears made by Haus & Garten have been designed to achieve the ideal balance of the blade for performance, sharpness, and longevity. Haus & Garten was founded with the intention of giving skilled and enthusiastic gardeners high-end products that would specifically fulfill their needs and requirements for various pruning activities. Most people avoid pruning for a variety of reasons, but with the correct equipment, it becomes much more pleasurable and simple to complete those duties that you would typically leave to a professional gardener.

Premium pruning tools from Haus & Garten, used by professionals every day, are now accessible to ardent and hobby gardeners. We continue to improve our products while other businesses are constantly adding new ones. 

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