A lopper is the longest type of pruning tool for trees. Bypass loppers have a specific type of double curved blade, versus an anvil lopper which has two straight blades. Gardeners, beginners and experts alike, need tree loppers to prune trees to:
* Improve the tree’s overall health
* Thin out dense tree canopies
* Remove root shoots
* Improve the tree’s structure and aesthetics
* Remove possible trouble branches that can be future hazards
* Control overgrowth
* Inhibit or promote growth in certain areas of the tree
The perfect tool for your tree pruning jobs is a bypass lopper that is right for you and your tree. Learn more about the advantages of bypass loppers and what types of features you should look for when you are making your purchase.
Advantages of Bypass Loppers
The blade of a bypass lopper looks like a pair of scissors that slide past each other. Most of the time, both blades are curved. The anvil lopper’s blades, in contrast, meet each other, like sharp tongs. Bypass loppers are the tool of choice when you need to make clean cuts on live branches to stimulate growth. You can use shorter bypasses to trim shrubbery.
The main advantage to using this type of tool is its leverage. Bypass loppers come with long handles, the longest of any other pruning tool. Like any tool that abides by the laws of physics, the length of the handles increase the amount of force you put into it. You can cut stems up to one and half inches easily with certain models.
Features to Look For in Your Bypass Lopper
Durability
You will be pruning your trees about once a year, as recommended by the US Department of Agriculture. Make sure that the bypass lopper you choose is made of durable steel blades and aluminum handles to fight rusting and promote longevity.
Comfort
WOLF brand loppers are as ideal for the health users as they are for the health of tree. Choose one that feels good in your hands. You will most likely have to aim upwards when you are pruning, so pick a pair of loppers that has a good grip on it to ensure your safety.
Length
Take your own tree into consideration. WOLF brand Bypass Loppers can range from 21.5 inches and longer, and the length directly affects the amount of force it can put into making the cut. The shortest model can easily cut cleanly through live branches that are about 1.57 inches.
Find the Right Bypass Lopper for Your Tree Today
How thick are the living branches of the tree you need to prune? Find a WOLF bypass lopper that fits your tree at Blue Stone Garden today.
