“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 ...

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 ...

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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There are three types of hand pruning tools that every gardener should own. First, a quality pair of bypass hand pruners for cutting woody branches is a must. These are generally intended to cut stems ...

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.

10 essential gardening tools every home should have, according to Mark Cullen, a Canadian gardening expert (Photos via Getty Images, Home Hardware & Amazon Canada). Whether you're a well-versed ...

Coneflowers provide seeds for birds and habitats for beneficial insects. Cutting them back in spring is ideal, but there are ...

There's no garden tool as essential as a good pair of pruners. Without them, your plants will grow unruly and diseased. A good set of pruners can be expensive, though. Our favorite tested pruners ...

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 ...