What Is a Pruning Shears?
A pruning shear is a type of gardening shears used to trim tree branches and leaves. They have a long handle and can cut branches without strong force, so they can be handled by the elderly and women.
The blades are made of steel, aluminum, aluminum alloy, stainless steel, or high-carbon steel. The grip portion is also made of wood or aluminum. Some types of shears have a rubber cushion to reduce fatigue during long hours of use, some have a telescopic handle, and some have a fluorine coating on the back of the blade to prevent the buildup of tar and other debris.
Uses of Pruning Shears
Pruning shears are often used in orchards to prune tall trees such as apples and pears. In this case, two-hand pruning shears, which are held with both hands, are the best choice.
Pruning shears with two hands are useful for trimming large areas such as hedges. They have a long handle, so they can easily prune plants that are 2 meters or more above the ground. For trimming smaller sized plants such as bonsai and gardening, there is a one-handed shear that can be used with one hand. The handles are small and easy to grip, and the blades are small enough to make minor corrections inside and on the inside of the plant. Furthermore, pruning shears with pruning blades that have a spring in the grip are useful for cutting thicker branches that are difficult to handle with standard pruning shears.