Dave Street thinks it is high time gardeners let go of their prejudice toward anvil pruners. He’s not sure where it began, but he thinks the idea that bypass pruners are simply better because of their ...

Though there are various types of pruners, the secret to success is keeping them clean and sharp. Johnson County Extension One of the most used garden tools are hand pruners. These shears work to ...

Thomas also recommends these anvil pruners, which have a double-bevel blade that can cut through wood, and a rubber shock absorber that helps reduce stress on your hands and wrists, according to the ...

Pruning shears come in a variety of types, and one size does not fit all. That being said, it's relatively easy to decide ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. With summer on the horizon, you’re probably taking inventory of your ...

When you head out in the cold for winter pruning, be sure you have the right kind of pruners. Handheld bypass pruners are among a gardener’s most basic tools. “Having the right pruners and keeping ...

As spring grows closer and days grow longer, our urge to get outside increases. Late winter is an excellent time to begin sprucing up the landscape, including pruning many plants such as deciduous ...

In my soon-to-be written thriller, “Lost Pruners of the North County, An Illustrated Guide,” I go into painful detail of how painful gardening pain really can be without the right tool. The right tool ...

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.

I use my pruning shears more than any other garden tool, and although it may seem strange to admit, I have a fondness for them. My pruning shears get used almost every time I step into my garden, and ...