Whether they are for yourself or for a gift, it’s worthwhile to shop carefully for hand pruners. “It’s a fundamental tool,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

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Powered pruners speed up maintenance and reduce strain on joints. I tested models at home and on my allotment to find the ...

Since the introduction of the electric pruner, several companies have improved upon the idea, making lighter, stronger, and cordless models. And while it can feel silly to buy a power tool for a task ...

Ho, ho, ho! Snip, snip, snip! There’s no better gift for a gardener than a good, high-quality pair of pruners. “Hand pruners are a gardener’s most basic and versatile tool,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

Almost every time I head out into the garden, the first tool I put in my back pocket is a well-worn Felco No. 2 hand pruner. I acquired it around 1978 when I started gardening in Spokane. I have kept ...

A thriving garden looks peaceful and effortless from the patio chair, but every experienced gardener knows the truth hides ...

A good pruner helps you keep your trees healthy, maintains their attractive shape, deals with accidental damage, and, in the case of fruit trees, can increase their yield. It’s also much safer than ...

The best style of blade will depend on how you’re planning to use your shears. You’ll get the cleanest cut from bypass blades, which cut past each other, versus anvil blades, which meet when you cut ...

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