“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 ...

Before you put your garden tools away for the season, a little winter maintenance can make all the difference. This easy ...

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.

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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"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 ...

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 ...