The Right Tools for the Job: Pruners

Pruners are one of the many tools that you should have in your garden tool collection. The tools you use within your garden planning are really up to you. Numerous items are important and should not be overlooked. You need the right spade, the right rake and even the right pruning tools. The right tools enable you to perform the actions you need properly so that you don’t damage to the plants while you still maintain protection for yourself. There are dozens of options available for pruning. Take into consideration what you are pruning and how to do so properly before you actually invest in these tools for the job.

What you are pruning matters. Notice the stems or the branches of the plants. The thickness of them makes a difference in what type of scissor like contraptions you will use to get the plant trimmed back. For example, the diameter of the plant’s stem or branch should fit easily within the device. If it is thicker or it is a larger plant, a larger set of devices is best used (otherwise, you will be unable to get the amount of pressure you need to get the right grip and strength to actually cut into the device.) In addition to this, you also need to consider what the outer material is around the stem. The thicker or harder this material is, the harder it will be to cut into it. This is important for all situations in which you need to prune stems or branches from a plant.

If you have a lot of work to do, the weight of the pruners is also important. The heavier they are, the more limiting they will be. For example, if the device is heavy, it will be harder for you to carry from place to place and use within the hand. In addition, this leads to your hand tiring out faster. When selecting a pair, be sure to select those that offer a lightweight feel unless the job you are doing requires a heavier weight product due to the thickness or hardiness of the plant.

In addition to this, you also want to focus on quality. Nothing is worse than getting out into the thick of the weeds and other plants only to find out that the device’s blade is not sharp enough to cut through the material quickly. A fast and efficient cut is critical because it helps to provide a clean cut for the plant. That will help you to reduce the amount of pressure you need to use to make the cut. It is also better for the plant if the plant has a straight, even cut rather than a stringy, frayed cut to it.

The right pruning devices are important for many reasons, stemming to your hand’s protection and to the plant’s protection. However, what about your wallet, the good news is that you do not have to spend a lot of money on these devices to get a quality product you can rely on. Some devices are so well made that they do not require any sharpening while others allow you to remove the blade to sharpen it or to adjust it. You also want to consider the overall size of the device and the device’s mouth size.

All of these factors play a role in the overall benefit to buying the pruners. The good news is that this tool is quite versatile once you select the right product. Use it for the stems and branches of any of the plants in your garden and around your home.