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title: Pruning Shears
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  disambiguation: High-quality pruning shears for clean cuts.  Ideal for landscaping, gardening.  Sharp blades, easy to use.
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    - Telescopic
    - Bypass
    - Pruning Shears
    - Maintenance
    - Landscaping
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# Pruning Shears

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## Article Content

[Pruning shears](/en/detay/budama-makasi-bafbf/llms.txt) are hand-operated tools used to cut branches, shoots, or leaves of plants. They are used during [pruning](/en/detay/grafting-in-plants-385d8/llms.txt) operations carried out to keep the plant healthy, increase yield, and achieve the desired shape. Typically equipped with two cutting jaws, pruning shears are designed for one-handed use. The cutting blade is very sharp, while the other part may be flat or anvil-shaped. This feature allows for precise cuts on thin branches.

### **The Role of Pruning Shears in Landscaping Applications**

In landscaping arrangements, pruning shears play a critical role in shaping plants in a healthy and aesthetic manner. Regular pruning helps maintain the form of plants, improves the overall appearance of the landscape, and supports plant health. Additionally, pruning increases the plant’s resistance to diseases and encourages the growth of new shoots.

### **Types of Pruning Shears and Areas of Use**

Different types of pruning shears are used in landscaping work:

- **Bypass Pruning Shears**: Ideal for clean and precise cuts on live plant tissues
- **Anvil Pruning Shears**: More suitable for cutting dry and dead branches
- **Telescopic Pruning Shears**: Allow access to high branches; used in tree pruning
- **Battery-Powered (Electric) Pruning Shears**: Powered by electricity, designed especially for professional users

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### **Maintenance and Safety**

For long-lasting and safe use of pruning shears, the following should be considered:

- **Cleaning**: Shears should be cleaned and dried after each use
- **Sharpening**: Blades should be sharpened regularly with a whetstone or file
- **Lubrication**: Moving parts should be lubricated regularly to prevent rust
- **Storage**: Should be stored in a dry place out of reach of children

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Boran, Tacettin, and Levent Güneş. Budama Teknikleri. Ankara: Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, Department of Environmental Protection and Control, Environmental and Landscape Academy, 2021.https://www.ankara.bel.tr/files/5915/7293/4728/FASKL\_BUDAMA\_TEKNKLER.pdf
2. Ersoy, İsmail. “Park ve Bahçelerde Peyzaj Yönüyle Budama ve Budama Teknikleri.” Plant Dergisi. Accessed May 26, 2025.https://www.plantdergisi.com/yazi-park-ve-bahcelerde-peyzaj-yonuyle-budama-ve-budama-teknikleri-84.html
3. Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. Mechanization in Agriculture and the Use of Agricultural Tools. Ankara: GNAT Publications, 2021.https://cdn.tbmm.gov.tr/TbmmWeb/Yayinlar/Dosya/c00a68aa-6c6e-41c6-9aed-d50567f6b138.pdf7