The difference between Anvil and Bypass Secateurs

How To Choose The Perfect Gardening Secateurs

Garden Secateurs are some of the best tools one can have in the shed. A number of variables go into picking the ideal pair of secateurs for your needs. They can come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes - however, the wide range can often be quite overwhelming. If you are wondering which type of secateurs is right for you, here is a guide to help. The choice largely depends on the kind of job you are doing.

How are Garden Secateurs used?

Garden secateurs are great for trimming. While they are not good for larger branches, they are perfect if you have roses or small flowers. There are two general types of secateurs and can come in different shapes and sizes. It is important to understand the task at hand to know the type of secateurs you need. There are two basic types of garden shears:

• Bypass: They work like scissors and holds the branch in place while cutting to prevent sliding. They are scissor-like and have curved blades.
• Anvil: These have sharp blades on the upper side and a flattened lower blade. They cut branches similar to a knife on a cutting board.

Picking the Perfect Gardening Shear for your needs

While picking the right tool depends on personal preferences most professional gardeners choose bypass shears due to it's effectiveness. In order to make a decision, let’s look at what these do:

• Bypass: These help in making clean cuts. These are amazing for getting into narrower spaces to help in pruning rosebushes. They are also ideal for cutting individual flowers, soft and tender branches without harming more tender tissues underneath.
• Anvil: These are more adept at crushing different stems and branches. These are much better suited for cutting out dead and dried-off branches.