Proper pruning of flower buds encourages early vegetative growth. To rejuvenate old trees and shrubs . As trees and shrubs mature, their forms may become unattractive. Pruning can restore vigor, and enhance the appearance of these plants. Bypass pruners have sharpened, curved, scissors-type blades that overlap.
Anvil pruners have straight upper blades that cut against flat lower plates.
Although anvil pruners are usually cheaper, they tend to crush stems as they cut. Furthermore, the width of the anvil can prevent you from reaching in to get a close cut on narrow-angled stems. Due to these drawbacks, bypass pruners are generally recommended. Loppers have long handles to give you extra reach and better cutting leverage. For heavy duty pruning jobs, select loppers with ratchet joints or those with gears.