How to Choose Pruning Shears

Introduction

Pruning shears are a must-have gardening tool. They make all the difference in how well your garden grows, but even the best pruning shears need to be chosen carefully. Pruners come in many shapes and sizes, and each is designed for specific uses and plants. In this article we’ll discuss how to choose pruning shears so you can get started growing your own garden right away!

Enter your shears’ dimensions in the search bar at top right of your screen.

To find the best pruning shears, enter your shears’ dimensions in the search bar at top right of your screen. If you’re unsure how to measure them, go to our how-to guide here.

You can either enter measurements in inches or millimeters—it’s up to you! The search bar is just above where we’ve put that little arrow pointing toward it, so long as your window isn’t maximized. If you have trouble finding it on your own, though, don’t worry: we’ll be happy to help you out.

What type of pruner should you buy?

There are two types of pruning shears that you can buy. First, there is the open wood pruner. This type of pruner has a blade that doesn’t fold back into the handle. Instead, it’s kept open by a spring loaded lever on each side of the hinge and held together by rubber sleeves around the end of each part where it meets up with its counterpart on either side.

The second type is known as a folding blade or an open-ended one with a guard (a safety device). The guard prevents cuts from going too deep into your hand when cutting branches over an inch thick or large in diameter. It also protects against accidental contact between the blade and your skin while using them in wet weather conditions like rain storms because water can cause corrosion between metal components within these types of tools which results in rusting surfaces causing them to become less effective over time if not properly maintained annually during maintenance tasks such as oiling blades before storing them away after use throughout winter months until next year’s gardening season begins again springtime onward!”

If you have an open wood pruner, you’ll need either a folding blade or an open blade with a guard.

The first thing you need to consider when selecting pruning shears is the type of branch you are cutting. If you have an open wood pruner, you’ll need either a folding blade or an open blade with a guard. Folding blades are for cutting small limbs and can be used on large branches as well—but it’s best to use them for smaller ones that aren’t too thick. Open blades with guards are usually larger than folding blades, making them ideal for cutting through thicker branches (up to 1-inch diameter). While these tools can also be used on smaller limbs, they’re best suited for large cuts where precision isn’t necessary.

A folding blade allows you to take advantage of the weight and force distribution of a large cutting edge.

When you have a heavy-duty pair of pruning shears, you can take advantage of the weight and force distribution of its large cutting edge. The blades are sharpened on both sides so that they maintain their sharpness for longer periods of time than smaller shears do. They also have a fine point that allows for precision pruning, especially when trimming delicate flowers or plants like roses.

The blade itself is also very thin, which gives it an extremely sharp edge that stays sharp for longer periods of time than other types of shears might manage.

You can purchase a good folding-blade shear for less than $15.

You can purchase a good folding-blade shear for less than $15. Most of these shears have a 7-inch blade and come with a plastic or rubber handle. The blades are made from hardened steel, so they’ll last a long time, even if you’re using them on thick branches. They also feature curved cutting edges that make it easier to get into dense plant material and snip off stems at their base.

These days, many people prefer the longer 9-inch blades of the professional pruning shears because they offer more leverage when cutting through thicker growths of stems and branches (and therefore require less effort). These types of shears also tend to be more affordable since they are not as specialized as those used by commercial landscapers who need tools capable of taking down trees with ease—but this doesn’t mean that you should dismiss smaller models completely!

Buy styles from brands you trust.

When it comes to choosing a pruning shear, look for brands you trust.

Look for a brand name you recognize. If you’re already familiar with the brand and have trusted their products in the past, then it’s likely that they will be able to offer the same quality and durability with their pruning shears that they have shown with other tools.
Look for a good reputation for quality. The best way to determine whether or not a company has high standards is by looking at reviews from customers who have actually bought their products and used them over time. Reviews can also tell you about any issues that people may have had with using this specific brand of pruning shears so that you can avoid those problems yourself (if possible).
Look for warranties on all new purchases when possible! It’s always nice having peace of mind knowing our investments are protected from damage or theft in case something happens during use; especially since these types of items tend not being cheap ones either!

To get the best protection, buy a specialized shear for use with particular crops or implements.

These are more expensive than general-purpose shears but they’re also more durable, easier to use and more comfortable to use. Plus, you’ll get better results thanks to their design. It’s worth paying a little more for them if you have delicate plants that need trimming; these specialized tools can handle the job much better than the cheaper ones will.

If you don’t have access to pruning equipment, there are some simple options that still allow you to do basic maintenance without too much hassle.

Use a good pair of pruning shears: The best pruning shears will be made from forged steel and stainless steel. They’ll also be sharp, which means they won’t snag on branches as easily. For example, Fiskars has a number of excellent products in this category (including the popular 8-Inch Bypass Pruner).
Use a good pair of loppers: Loppers are very similar to pruners but with more power behind them. They’re designed for cutting through thicker branches or vines that might otherwise be too big for typical garden scissors or clippers. Again, Fiskars makes some great options here—their most popular model is called “Anvil” because it features an adjustable blade that can be set at different angles depending on what kind of branch you’re working with!

Conclusion

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