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Anvil vs Bypass Secateurs: Which Should You Choose for Your Garden?

Anvil vs Bypass Secateurs: Which Should You Choose for Your Garden?

When it comes to pruning, few tools are as essential as a good pair of secateurs. But if you’ve ever shopped for them, you’ll know there are two main types: anvil and bypass secateurs. So which should you use, and why do gardeners across the UK trust Wolf Garten secateurs?


What Are Bypass Secateurs?

Bypass secateurs work like a pair of scissors. They have two sharp blades that pass each other, giving a clean cut.

Best for:

  • Fresh, living stems and branches

  • Roses, perennials, and delicate plants

  • Tasks where a smooth cut helps plants heal faster

Benefits:

  • Cleaner cuts, reducing plant damage

  • Less risk of crushing soft stems

  • Ideal for everyday pruning in flowerbeds and borders


What Are Anvil Secateurs?

Anvil secateurs have one sharp blade that closes against a flat surface (the “anvil”). Think of it like a knife coming down on a chopping board.

Best for:

  • Tough, woody, or dead branches

  • Thick stems where extra cutting power is needed

  • Shrubs and hedges that need hard pruning

Benefits:

  • More cutting strength with less effort

  • Designed for heavy-duty work

  • Great for gardeners dealing with older, woody growth


Wolf Garten Secateurs: Designed for Both Needs

German-engineered Wolf Garten secateurs are built with precision and durability in mind. Unlike many cheaper alternatives, they’re designed ergonomically to reduce strain and last for years.

  • Wolf Garten Bypass Secateurs → perfect for live plants, roses, and precise pruning.

  • Wolf Garten Anvil Secateurs → ideal for tougher jobs like cutting deadwood and thicker stems.

Many gardeners find it best to keep both types in their toolkit — bypass for regular pruning, anvil for the tougher jobs.

👉 You can explore the full range of Wolf Garten secateurs here at Wolf Online, including both anvil and bypass models.


Which Should You Choose?

  • If you mostly prune flowers, shrubs, and live stems → Bypass secateurs are the better choice.

  • If you deal with thick, woody, or dead material → Anvil secateurs will save time and effort.

  • For all-round gardening → Owning both types ensures you’re ready for any task.


Final Thoughts

Whether you’re a casual gardener or a seasoned green thumb, choosing the right type of secateurs makes pruning easier and healthier for your plants. With Wolf Garten secateurs, you get the best of both worlds: tools engineered for precision, strength, and long-lasting performance.

👉 Check out the full Wolf Garten range at Wolf Online — trusted by UK gardeners for quality tools that stand the test of time.

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