Garden Collection Plant Care Gardening Tools Pointed Tip Shear Shearing is an essential part of gardening so make sure you have a pair of Garden Collection Pointed Tip Shears Ideal for light duty cutting, shaping ans dead heading of plants and flowers Each pair of pointed tip shears is 6.25 inches (15.88 centimeters) long with a 1.75 inch (4.45 centimeter) blade When pruning, always cut within of an inch (1.27 centimeters) above the bud to promote healthy re-growth and always prune at a 45 degree angle In addition to oiling the joint blade every few months, do not forget to wipe blades clean of dirt, sap and debris to keep them lasting longer