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 ...

You wouldn't trim your fingernails with your dog's claw clippers or chop fresh herbs with a butter knife, right? Well, the same ethos carries over to your outdoor tasks. Having the right tool for the ...

“Ergonomic” is a word that gets tossed around a lot in marketing for garden tools. But what does it really mean? Are some pruners really easier, less painful to use than others? We decided to explore ...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s still winter, but you’ll be back in the garden before you know it. An important part of keeping your plants full and happy is pruning, but you’ll need the right gear.

Choosing pruning shears that have an ergonomic, nonslip grip and sharp blades can make tending to your plants easier than ever. Choosing pruning shears that have an ergonomic, nonslip grip and sharp ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every gardener is only as good as their best set of tools, particularly their pruners. Sure, you might ...

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.

Cut sedum back in spring, trim in early summer, and clean up in fall. Skip pruning in mid-summer and winter to avoid stressing the plant. Pruning keeps sedum strong, compact, and blooming well. Sedum ...

Pruning shears get a lot of use in the warmer months when the garden is full of growing plants in need of sprucing up. Cleaning your tools before storing them for winter is essential to remove dirt ...