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 ...

“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 ...

Before you put your garden tools away for the season, a little winter maintenance can make all the difference. This easy cleaning and sharpening routine will keep your pruners performing beautifully ...

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.

Find out if pruning shears and hand pruners are the same thing and how to choose the best cutting tool for the job. Grab your pruning shears. Or is it hand pruners? Actually, several names refer to ...

If you’re like me, then there are many people in your life that have so much, you’re unsure what to buy them for Christmas. As winter progresses, I look forward to yard work and, of course, gardening.

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.

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 ...