How Do You Choose Pruning Shears?

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In this way, what kind of pruning shears should I buy?

Bypass Pruners. These are most popular. You get a clean cut from two curved blades that move past each other (hence 'bypass') just like a pair of scissors. One of the blades is sharp and cuts as it moves by a thicker unsharpened blade.

Secondly, what are bypass pruning shears? Bypass pruners (secateurs) are like scissors where the top blade or big blade passes by the lower smaller blade, whereas; the anvil pruners have one blade that smashes into the anvil (bottom flat piece) to cut. Think of a knife and cutting board or flat surface.

Likewise, people ask, how do you use pruning shears?

Hold the section or branch you wish to cut firmly in between your fingers. Be sure not to twist or turn the branch. With your other hand, use the pruning shears to snip the branch. This will create a nice clean cut.

Can I use scissors instead of pruning shears?

You can get by with a good pair of scissors or flower shears for soft stems, but sooner or later you're going to have to get in there and trim, prune or hack back hard woody stems and you'll be glad you have the appropriate tool.