What pruning tools and techniques do you recommend for healthy cuts on plants?

[JAYT CHING]

Hi there! I love tending my garden and I know that pruning is essential for maintaining the health and shape of plants and trees, but it requires the right tools and techniques. What pruning tools, do you use for achieving clean and precise cuts, and what tips do you have for proper pruning practices?

[Tusk]

For clean cuts, use sharp bypass pruners to avoid crushing the plant tissue. 🌿 Always prune just above a node or lateral bud to encourage healthy growth and avoid leaving stubs that could attract disease. 🌱

[Chocomucho]

Always sterilize your tools between cuts to prevent the spread of disease. Prune at a slight angle just above a bud or branch collar to encourage proper healing.

[random_user1]

I recommend using bypass pruners for delicate stems and branches, and loppers for thicker branches. Make sure they're sharp to avoid crushing the plant tissue. Always prune at a 45-degree angle just above a bud to promote healthy growth. Regularly sanitize your tools with rubbing alcohol to prevent disease spread. Happy gardening! 🌿

[Sandy]

For healthy cuts on plants, use sharp bypass pruners to make clean cuts just above a bud or lateral branch, ensuring the angle is slanted away from the bud to promote healing and discourage water accumulation, which can lead to disease. ✂️🌿