Dnipro-M specialists told what tools are needed for pruning in the garden

Pruning of garden trees and shrubs is an important stage of plant care, familiar to all summer residents and owners of private houses. It helps not only to maintain plant health but also to shape them into the desired shape and size. This work requires special gardening equipment and tools. They help simplify the removal of branches of different thicknesses and locations without harming the plant.

Together with the specialists of the Ukrainian brand of tools and equipment Dnipro-M, we share a selection of the necessary garden tools for pruning.

Garden pruners

This is one of the main pruning tools. With their help, you can accurately and precisely cut branches, shoots and stems, give the necessary shape to trees and shrubs, quickly harvest, etc. Main types:

• Circumferential (planar) – provide a precise and clean cut. Suitable for live branches, young trees, raw wood, grapes, and flowers.
• Anvil (contact) – suitable for working with dry, old, and hard branches.

Loppers

Due to their shape and length, they allow you to cut tall branches and work in shrubs. They can be manual and electric (mains, gasoline, and battery-powered). The former are easy to use, mobile, and practical, suitable for a small garden. Electric ones should be chosen taking into account the area of the plot, frequency of use, and complexity of tasks.

Brush cutters

For fast and accurate pruning of shrubs and hedges, as well as giving them the perfect shape, you can't do without using a brush cutter. It is indispensable for landscaping and landscape design. It can also be manual and electric (mains, gasoline, and battery). The choice should be made based on the type of plant, the complexity of the task, and the size of the area.

Garden saws

They will help you remove large and hard-to-reach branches and cut down a tree. They differ in shapes and sizes, which makes it possible to choose the best option based on the type of plant and the amount of work. Both a variety of hand saws and saber saws are suitable for pruning. The latter (using the appropriate blade) are suitable for cutting small branches. They are lightweight, compact, and suitable for working at heights and in hard-to-reach places.

Chain saws

For cutting thick branches and large trees and their subsequent processing, chain saws are indispensable. They are more powerful and efficient tools that make garden maintenance easier. Types:

• network
• cordless; battery-powered;
• chainsaws.

They are conventionally divided into household, semi-professional, and professional models. The choice should be made based on the complexity of the task, the specifics of the site, and the frequency of use.

Also, when pruning trees and shrubs in the garden, you need to take care of related accessories and personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles).