Secateurs
These are available in different versions for right and left-handers. It's worth it at Secateurs(€ 12.96 at Amazon *) Spend a little more money as good quality pays off in the long run.
also read
- Gardening in late winter: pruning fruit trees properly
- Grafting fruit trees - when is the right time?
- Graft fruit trees yourself - the best methods
| Art | description | advantages | disadvantage | scope of application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bypass scissors | Works with two sharp blades that slide past each other. | Very precise cut. The tissue is not squeezed, but severed smoothly. | You need more force when cutting. | Twigs that are not too hard and about two centimeters thick. |
| Anvil scissors | Works with only one cutting edge that meets a blunt counterpart (anvil). | They cannot tilt and require less force. | The cut is not as precise as with the bypass scissors. There is a risk of crushing the wood, which can lead to frayed wound edges. | Tough twigs that are not too moist can be cut out easily. Suitable for branches up to about four centimeters thick. |
Saws
These are available in different versions:
- Pruning saw,
- Japanese saw
- Foxtail
- Hacksaw
The hacksaw is suitable for almost all work. It also performs well in cramped conditions and is therefore the perfect all-rounder. The Japanese saw is very sharp. Models in which the tip of the blade is shaped like a bracket are practical because they do not slip out of the cut.
Even higher branches can be cut with the classic pruning saw. Look for good quality with hardened teeth so that the tool doesn't dull too quickly. The handling of the foxtail, with which thin and thick branches can be cut, is not entirely uncomplicated, as this saw tends to bend when it is pushed.
Tips
You can use a Chopper(€ 89.00 at Amazon *) Chop up and add to the compost. Chopped clippings are also suitable as mulch material for beds.
