Learn why it's important to sharpen garden loppers, and get step-by-step instructions for sharpening loppers safely.

Choice 3: Corona’s 32-Inch Compound Action Anvil Lopper Our take: This anvil lopper has a longer handle than other brands. We recommend it for professionals who need additional leverage for big ...

Geared loppers result in a smoother cut and work best on medium to large stems and branches. Ratcheting: Ratcheting loppers have a latch that lets you squeeze the tool several times before letting go.

You will probably need a small hand saw or large loppers to cut out the stems. The plants are almost entirely self-unfruitful, so you need to plant two plants.

You will probably need a small hand saw or large loppers to cut out the stems. The plants are almost entirely self-unfruitful, so you need to plant two plants.

The lopper can cut through branches up to 1.75 inches thick, making it ideal for big cutting tasks. The low-friction blade coating ensures smooth cuts and reduces gumming and rusting.

Different Tools for Different Plants Save your elbow grease – and avoid damaging the plant in question – by matching the tool to the size of the cut. Besides, it’s all too easy to snap a handle on ...

Finally, pruning tools that are used in one hand are known as pruners (or hand shears) while large tools that require you to use both hands are known as loppers.

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For branches bigger than the lopper’s mouth, you’ll need a saw – or better yet, a new game plan of pruning misguided branches before they get that big.