I must admit to always opting for bypass pruning shears when I’m gardening. I use them as an all-round tool to prune my plants, and they normally see me through most tasks. However, not all pruning ...

Type of pruning shears: There are four main types of pruning shears (also known as pruners or garden shears): Anvil pruners, bypass pruners, ratchet pruners and loppers. We go more in depth on what ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every gardener is only as good as their best set of tools, particularly their pruners. Sure, you might ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Meg Muckenhoupt and Ellen Airhart Using dull pruners in your garden is like wielding a ...