Garden shears are a special type of scissors used when pruning the branches of flowers, plants and trees. Different from ordinary shears, the design of garden shears increases the force arm, which enables us to save more effort when pruning. There are many types of gardening scissors, such as pruning shears, thick branch shears, high-altitude shears, etc., all belong to gardening shears. When encountering branches that are difficult to handle, there are also garden electric shears that can be used, which is very convenient. However, although it is very convenient to prune branches with gardening shears, gardening pruning is a technical work, and it is easy to damage the plants if it is not properly pruned. Next, let’s learn about the common sense of gardening pruning!
What kind of lever is gardening shears?
The power arm of gardening shears is larger than the resistance arm, so it is a kind of labor-saving lever, which can play a labor-saving role in use.
What types of garden shears are there
The more common types of garden shears are pruning shears (pruning small branches), garden shears (pruning bush plants), Rough branch shears (cut thick branches), high-altitude shears (prune high branches), etc.
What is the difference between gardening scissors and ordinary scissors
1. Different designs
Ordinary scissors are generally etc. The arm lever, that is, the power arm is the same length as the resistance arm, while the garden shears are labor-saving levers that add a power arm for less effort to use.
2. Different shapes
The cutting edge of the scissors is straight, while the cutting edge of garden shears is straight and round The shaped, rounded cutting edge is mainly used for pruning branches.
How to choose garden shears, which is straight or curved
Straight and curved gardening Scissors have their own uses. Straight garden shears are mainly used to trim lawns, fences and other easy-to-prune grass and trees, and can also be used to trim branches with smaller diameters, while curved garden shears are mainly used to trim thick branches. . Curved shears cut with less effort, while straight shears can cut a larger area of grass at a time.
How to choose pruning shears
1. Look at the length of the blades of the scissors
If the branches to be pruned are relatively thick, the blades of the scissors of the pruning shears should be It should be longer, so that it will save time and effort to prune, and if it is a small branch or twig, pruning shears with a shorter cutting edge can prune it.
2. Pay attention to the spring performance of the scissors
When purchasing pruning shears, try it out and see how the spring performance is. During the process, the spring rebound of the pruning shears is relatively strong and stable, so the quality of the pruning shears will not be too bad.
3. Choose a handshake with a larger friction force
Buyers and gardeners suggest that you choose a handshake with a larger friction force Pruning shears, so that in the process of pruning branches, the pruning shears are not easy to slip off, and pruning is more labor-saving.
How to choose electric garden scissors
1. Look at the material of the cutting pieces
Try to choose a material that is harder The cutting capacity and service life of the electric scissors are relatively high, the probability of failure is relatively low, and the maintenance is relatively convenient.
2. Look at the battery of the scissors
Try to choose a garden electric scissors with a larger battery capacity, so that the battery life will be longer and it will not be too troublesome to use .
3. Choose big brand products
Many big brand pruning shears manufacturers have relatively mature production technology and follow up in terms of quality and craftsmanship. Fast, there are fewer problems in use, and after-sales are more secure.
Gardening Pruning Common Sense Fruit Tree Pruning Techniques
1. Reduction
Cut off part of the perennial branches. When pruning thicker branches, first thinning or truncating them, and then retracting when the branches are weak.
2. Thinning
Thinning the branches from the base, removing dead branches, diseased branches, leggy branches, drooping branches and senescent branches.
3. Long release
Do not prune the annual branches, keep the terminal buds, and let the terminal buds sprout.
How to use the electric pruning shears
Connect the electric pruning shears to the power supply, then turn on the battery power switch, then press the trigger 2-3 times in quick succession, the blade will automatically open, and then the machine will run empty Check it a few times to see if it’s working properly, then it’s time to prune.
Precautions for the use of electric pruning shears
Reminder: electric pruning shears are very sharp, so be careful not to hurt yourself when using them. It is best not to use it alone without professional training to avoid accidents.
How to sharpen garden shears
Step 1: First, unscrew the nut and bolt at the pivot of the garden shears and disassemble the shears.
Step 2: Polish the two disassembled scissors on the oil stone respectively.
Step 3: Then re-sharpen the blade with a fine grindstone.
Step 4: Finally, assemble the sharpened scissors.
How to maintain garden shears
Regular grinding and maintenance, and timely cleaning after use;
In order to avoid rust, garden shears cannot be If it is placed in a humid place, it is best to store it in a special tool box;
Every once in a while, wipe and maintain the garden shears with anti-rust oil on the blade.
