Over the years I’ve worked as a professional gardener, I have clocked up hundreds of hours pruning. From rambling rose pergolas that stretch on and on, to fragrant wisteria vines clinging to the side ...

Fall is a good time to prune deciduous trees and shrubs. Once the leaves have dropped you can see the form — and the clutter — and decide what to take out. But before you begin, think about sharpening ...

Unlike garden shears, which are similar to scissors in design, loppers are designed for use with both hands, which allows the user to exert greater force for cutting large branches. “Loppers are ...

The winter months, when gardening chores are not as plentiful, is a great time to give your gardening tools a much-needed maintenance to keep them sharp and ready to use. All gardeners have favorite ...

When pruners smash rather than cut old lily stems, it's time to sharpen the garden tools. In the garden shed or in the kitchen with knives, eventually tool edges wear out. An inexpensive blade ...