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 ...

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Shrub pruning can turn a messy yard into a polished outdoor space fast, but only when the right tools step in at the right ...

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Purdue Landscape Report: Some of the questions that I get asked quite frequently are “Are my trees ok?”, “Do I need to have an arborist come work on my trees?”, and “Is there anything I can do to help ...

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.

If you often need to prune large shrubs or small trees, a pole pruner can be a useful tool. “It can extend your reach to trim small twigs and branches, so you may not have to climb a ladder,” said ...

Pruning pepper plants improves branching, root health, and fruit ripening. Early-season pruning focuses on developing strong ...

Effective pruning depends on three things. Timing. Technique. And sharp tools for a crisp, clean cut that seals more quickly than a ragged cut. Use hand pruners for stems less than 1/4-inch thick, ...