Pruning Shears & Saws

Pruning shears and pruning saws are essential tools for gardeners, landscapers, and anyone involved in tree maintenance, each designed to handle different types of pruning tasks. Ohio Power Tool stocks a variety of these tools to cater to specific gardening needs. Pruning shears, also known as hand pruners, come in two main types: bypass and anvil. Bypass pruning shears have two curved blades that slide past each other like scissors, offering clean cuts ideal for living plants and green wood. This type is preferred for precise cutting, minimizing damage to the plant tissue, and promoting healthy growth. Anvil pruning shears feature a single straight blade that closes against a flat anvil, suitable for cutting through dead wood or tougher branches where a clean cut is less critical. This design offers more force but can crush more delicate stems, making it less suitable for healthy plant tissue. For larger branches that are beyond the capacity of hand pruners, pruning saws come into play. These saws are designed with teeth that cut on the pull stroke, reducing effort and increasing control for the user. Folding pruning saws are compact and safe to carry, ideal for cutting branches several inches in diameter during tree maintenance or clearing. For even larger branches, bow saws and pole saws extend the reach and leverage of the user, allowing for the removal of substantial limbs high up in trees or deep within shrubbery. These tools are essential for shaping, maintaining the health of trees and plants, and ensuring safety within landscaped and natural areas. Understanding the specific requirements of each pruning task is crucial in selecting the right tool, whether it's the precise cutting of bypass shears for healthy plants, the powerful action of anvil shears for deadwood, or the extended reach and cutting power of pruning saws for larger branches. Ohio Power Tool’s range of pruning shears and saws provides gardeners and landscapers with the necessary tools to keep plants healthy, manage growth, and maintain the aesthetics and safety of outdoor spaces. Proper pruning is vital for the health of trees and shrubs, influencing not only their appearance but also their susceptibility to diseases and pests, underscoring the importance of having quality tools for the job.