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Few gardening tools are as useful as a good pair ofpruning shears.
Regardless of price, regular cleaning and maintenance will help keep them in good working condition.
Cutting larger branches can dull the blades, so keep your loppers handy for these instances.
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Keep in mind longer handles will give more leverage.
The blades also come in a range of sizes.
Care and Maintenance:Regular cleaningis especially important to keep sap from gumming up and dulling the blades.
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These are also excellent for cutting flowers for a vase and trimming the leaves from the stems.
Some of these pruners have both metal and plastic parts but it’s also possible to find all-metal designs.
Wipe clean of any debris after each use and keep them dry.
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Keep a pruning saw handy for larger pruning jobs.
Care and Maintenance: Cleaning your anvil pruners of sawdust and dirt will help keep them functioning smoothly.
You may find the blade portion of your anvil pruners grows dull with time.
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The blade can be sharpened or replaced.
Large pruning jobs call for ratchet pruners to lessen pain and fatigue.
The holster also helps prevent accidental damage to your pruners.
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Consider ergonomics as well.
As with all tools, you tend to get what you pay for.
Pruners made of hard-tempered carbon steel will withstand sharpening over time better than those made with cheaper metal.
