If you have lots of tough tree branches to cut, as well as soft plant stems and flowerheads to snip, then the Wolf-Garten Anvil Pruner RSEN could be the ideal choice to use in your yard. An anvil ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ratchet: These can have anvil or bypass blades, but use a ratchet spring mechanism that works through repeated squeeze-and-release actions, meaning they cut in stages and are considered good for ...

No matter what type of pruning method you favor – vase, open air, summer, winter – the first step is to have the right tools. Contra Costa Master Gardener Keith Silva says using the correct tools ...

From high-tech to centuries old, Paul Epsom has some great suggestions for choosing your next pair of pruners and how to maintain them. No. 2: A favorite of nurserymen all over the world, the Felco No ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Frequent, minimal sharpening keeps tools working their best. • Hoes, shovels: Use a 12-inch mill bastard file, preferably with a handle on it, and make a smooth, sharp edge by filing in forward ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When I joined a national garden club several ages ago, my thank you gift was a shiny bypass pruner with green handles. It took only a few clippings before ...

With summer on the horizon, you’re probably taking inventory of your gardening tool supply, including hand pruners. Also called pruning shears, they’re one of the most important pieces of equipment ...