I use my pruning shears more than any other garden tool, and although it may seem strange to admit, I have a fondness for them. My pruning shears get used almost every time I step into my garden, and ...

As our landscape starts to come out of winter dormancy it is time to start cutting away the winter cold damage. However, we need to use some caution as we pull out the pruners. There are diseases in ...

Though there are various types of pruners, the secret to success is keeping them clean and sharp. Johnson County Extension One of the most used garden tools are hand pruners. These shears work to ...

1. When pruning, it is advisable to disinfect pruning shears when moving from one plant to the next so as to prevent the spread of pathogens – bacteria, fungi, and viruses – that cause disease. Common ...

As spring grows closer and days grow longer, our urge to get outside increases. Late winter is an excellent time to begin sprucing up the landscape, including pruning many plants such as deciduous ...