Shop bypass pruners for trimming live stems and small branches around the garden and yard. These hand pruning shears have blades that pass each other like scissors to make clean cuts on living growth. Compare cutting capacities and handle designs to find a pair that fits your hand and the work ahead.

Fiskars Deluxe Forged Bypass Pruner
Fiskars Deluxe Forged Bypass Pruner
Fiskars Deluxe Forged Bypass Pruner

Fiskars Deluxe Forged Bypass Pruner

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Fiskars PowerGear2 Garden Pruner
Fiskars PowerGear2 Garden Pruner
Fiskars PowerGear2 Garden Pruner

Fiskars PowerGear2 Garden Pruner

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Fiskars 26 in. Bypass Blade Lopper
Fiskars 26 in. Bypass Blade Lopper
Fiskars 26 in. Bypass Blade Lopper

Fiskars 26 in. Bypass Blade Lopper

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Fiskars Designer Floral Pruner
Fiskars Designer Floral Pruner
Fiskars Designer Floral Pruner

Fiskars Designer Floral Pruner

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Fiskars Floral Pruner
Fiskars Floral Pruner
Fiskars Floral Pruner

Fiskars Floral Pruner

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Fiskars 28 in. Lopper
Fiskars 28 in. Lopper
Fiskars 28 in. Lopper

Fiskars 28 in. Lopper

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Bypass pruners help keep everyday pruning jobs manageable, from snipping flower stems to trimming live growth on shrubs and young fruit trees. These hand pruners work with a scissor-like action: a sharpened blade passes alongside a supporting blade to make a clean cut. That cutting action makes bypass pruning shears a good choice for living stems, where crushing or tearing can damage the plant tissue you want to keep. Around the garden, they’re handy for deadheading flowers, shaping rose bushes and removing small, unwanted shoots before they crowd nearby branches. Match the tool’s cutting capacity to the stem you’re trimming, and reach for loppers or a pruning saw if the branch is too thick to cut comfortably. Forcing garden pruners through oversized growth can strain your hand, damage the tool and leave a ragged cut. A sharp blade and sensible tool choice go a long way toward making pruning day easier. Choosing bypass pruners starts with how they fit your hand and the kind of work you have lined up. Look for a handle shape and opening width that let you grip the pruning shears comfortably without stretching your fingers too far. A locking mechanism that’s easy to operate helps keep the blades closed between tasks, while accessible blade surfaces make cleanup simpler after tackling sap-covered stems. As you prune, position the cutting blade toward the portion of the plant that will remain, and make deliberate cuts without twisting the tool. For routine shaping, trim just above a healthy bud or side branch, following the pruning needs of the plant and the season. Keep your free hand clear of the blades, and wear gloves and eye protection suited to the job. Afterward, remove sap and debris, dry the blades and follow the tool’s care directions for lubrication and sharpening. Disinfect pruning tools after cutting diseased growth and before moving to another plant to help limit the spread of plant pathogens.

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