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Pruning Shears

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Pruning Shears 

shears used to cut shoots and thin branches in order to shape and thin the crowns of trees and shrubs. Pruning shears are also used for cutting grafts of grapevines.



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Depending on the nature of your garden you may need pruning shears that are used to prune plants such vines, rose bushes and other unruly herbs and garden plants, although they can also be used to cut edges of grass in walkways or near fences.
Pruning shears are good for branches about ¾" in diameter, while lopping shears can handle branches from a half inch up to about 2 inches.
 
 
 
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