Pruners and Snips

For most home gardeners, bypass pruners (also called ‘bypass secateurs’) are ideal for live, green stems, roses, flowers and small branches because they give clean cuts that protect plant growth. Anvil pruners are ideal for pruning bushes and hedges. 

Look for quality pruners with steel blades, a comfortable handle and durable construction so pruning jobs feels easier and controlled.

Hand pruners or secateurs are a must-have for everyday pruning of stems, twigs and small branches within their cutting diameter, making them perfect for regular garden maintenance.  Loppers are long-handled pruning tools that give extra reach and leverage for thicker branches on shrubs and small trees with less effort and strain. Pruning saws are designed to cut through the toughest branches and stems that pruners and loppers can’t handle, helping you maintain healthy plants and trees across the whole garden.

Choose a pair of garden pruners that you can close comfortably in your hand, especially if you have smaller hands or prune regularly. Lighter, compact pruners are ideal for close work around roses and flowers, while larger models with strong blades handle thicker green stems and branches within their stated mm cutting capacity. To make the job easier across your home garden, explore the Cyclone garden hand tools range, which includes pruners designed to handle everyday gardening jobs with efficiency.  

If a branch feels too thick or hard for your hand pruners, switch to loppers or a pruning saw to complete the job. Use loppers with a longer handle for extra leverage on shrubs and small trees, and make clean, angled cuts just above a bud or side branch to support healthy growth. For these bigger jobs, the Cyclone tree loppers collection offers loppers designed to cut thicker branches.

To complete your pruning kit, pair your pruners or secateurs with hedge and garden shears for shaping shrubs and trimming wider areas, plus loppers or pruning saws for thicker branches. Keeping blades clean, sharp and lightly oiled helps maintain cutting performance and durability, so your tools stay effective season after season. The Cyclone garden shears range is ideal for trimming and shaping hedges, shrubs and softer green growth alongside your pruners.