Choosing the right pruning and trimming tools

Which pruning tool for which task? With proper pruning tools together with the right techniques you help trees and shrubs grow and thrive. Read our tips how to find the right pruning and trimming tools for your garden.

Choosing the right pruning and trimming tools

Which pruning tool for which task? With proper pruning tools together with the right techniques you help trees and shrubs grow and thrive. Read our tips how to find the right pruning and trimming tools for your garden.

How to choose the right type of pruning tool?

Three main points for choosing the right type of tool:

  1. Pruners are ideal for cutting branches thinner than one’s thumb.
  2. Loppers are perfect for cutting branches thinner than one’s wrist.
  3. When cutting thicker branches, use a pruning saw.

How to choose the right type of pruning tool?

Pruning shears

Pruning shears are used to cut thinner (less than 2,6 cm in diameter) branches from shrubs and trees. There are two types of pruners: bypass and anvil.

Note! Do not try to cut thick branches with pruners because the cutting point will not be neat, and recovery becomes more difficult.

Bypass pruners

Bypass pruning shears are best suited for living trees. They have two cutting blades (as in a pair of scissors). The outcome is clean, neat, and the cutting point heals quickly.

Anvil pruners

Anvil pruning shears are best suited for dead growth and dry wood. They have a single cutting blade that slices through the dry branch to a flat, anvil-shaped part. They should not be used to prune fresh wood, because branches crush easily against the anvil-shaped part, and the cutting point heals slowly.

X-series™ Bypass Pruner, L (P961)

Ideal for clean cuts on green, living growth up to Ø 2,6 cm. Exceptional performance from top-of-the-line range.

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Plus™ Bypass Pruner, metal (P751)

Ideal for clean cuts on green, living growth up to Ø 2,6 cm. Reliable tool for every day use from our mid-range.

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Solid™ Bypass Pruner (P341)

Ideal for clean cuts on green, living growth up to Ø 2,0 cm. The solid choice.

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X-series™ Anvil Pruner (P941)

Ideal for making cleaner cuts while pruning dead growth up to Ø 2,6 cm.

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Loppers

Loppers enable you to easily cut branches with a thickness of more than five centimeters from larger shrubs and trees. Because of their long handles, loppers are also ideal for pruning thinner branches. There are two types of loppers: bypass and anvil.

PowerGear™ X Bypass Lopper, L (LX98)

Ideal for making for frequent cuts on fresh wood up to Ø 5,0 cm.

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PowerGear™ X Anvil Lopper, L (LX99)

Ideal for for cutting dry and hard dead wood up to Ø 5,5 cm.

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PowerGear™ Hook Head Bypass Lopper, L (L78)

Ideal for heavy cutting of fresh wood up to Ø 5,0 cm.

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PowerGear™ Scissors Head Bypass Lopper, S (L72)

Ideal for frequent cutting of fresh wood up to Ø 3,0 cm.

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Hedge shears

Hedge shears make it easy to trim hedges and clip plants into shapes. To help you power through thick branches, our hedge shears feature a range of technologies to maximize your cutting power, as well as other innovative features designed to enhance overall performance and ergonomics.

PowerGear™ X Hedge Shears (HSX92)

Ideal for effortless trimming of hedges and bushes.

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SmartFit™ Hedge Shears (HS86)

Ideal for trimming of hedges and bushes both far and near due to adjustable shaft length 68–93 cm.

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SingleStep™ Hedge Shears Wavy Blade (HS22)

Ideal for trimming hedges and bushes, especially conifers, such as thujas.

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Solid™ Hedge Shears (HS21)

Ideal for trimming hedges and bushes. The solid choice.

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Tree pruners

Tree pruners can be used to cut branches, even higher ones. They also enable you to reach conveniently inside larger or prickly shrubs. With tree pruners, you can cut branches with a thickness of more than three centimeters. There are two types of tree pruners: bypass and anvil.

PowerGear™ X Telescopic Tree Pruner (UPX86)

Ideal for cutting fresh wood up to Ø 3,2 cm from big trees, max reach 6 meters.

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PowerGear™ X Tree Pruner (UPX82)

Ideal for cutting fresh wood up to Ø 3,2 cm from medium sized trees, cutting reach approx 3,5 meters.

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Long Bypass Tree Pruner (UP84)

Ideal for cutting fresh wood up to Ø 3,2 cm from higher trees, cutting reach approx 4,5 meters.

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Pruning Snip, white (UP69)

Ideal for trimming branches high and low, up to Ø 1,2 cm. Cutting reach about 3,5 meters.

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Pruning saws

Pruning saws are designed to neatly cut branches that are too thick or high for loppers or pruners. Most pruning saws are hand-held, but if you need to cut thicker branches in the crown of a tree, use a pruning saw with a telescopic shaft.

Professional Pruning Saw (SW330)

Ideal for removing large branches. Lightweight.

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Professional Pruning Saw (SW240)

Ideal for removing medium large branches. Lightweight.

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Plus Folding Saw (SW69)

Ideal for quick, clean cuts through thick stems and branches. 3 cutting positions.

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Xtract™ Garden Saw, L (SW75)

Ideal for efficient sawing fresh wood up to Ø 22 cm.

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Gardening scissors and snips

Gardening scissors and snips are convenient for cutting flowers and herbs and for trimming plants. Precision-ground stainless steel blades are durable and long-lasting, and they make clean, healthy cuts on plants.

Fingerloop Universal Snip (SP45)

Ideal for cutting steel, plastic, tubes, rope or hoses up to Ø 20 mm.

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Solid™ Pruning Snips (SP15)

Ideal for intricate cuts on plants and flowers while trimming and shaping.

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Solid™ Pruning Floral Snip (SP14)

Ideal for encouraging healthy growth and working with cut flowers. Includes stem stripper and wire cutter.

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Universal Garden Scissors, L, 24 cm (S94)

 Ideal for all kinds of cutting tasks in the garden and at home.

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