Anyone mistaken enough to grow ornamental grasses should be starting to think about how to tidy them up now we’ve come to the end of their winter “display” of gloomy brown heaps topped with bits of ...

I had a college professor who said the best time to prune was when the pruning tools were sharp. It was a little bit of a joke because most people believe the only time to prune plants is during the ...

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Grass shears allow precision cuts for those awkward places that need trimming back, areas where the mower doesn’t fit, and wherever the trimming job is too small for a lawn edger. Manual grass shears ...

Owning pruning shears is critical for any homeowner or gardener who takes pride in their landscape. These handheld tools are designed to precisely trim stems and branches, thereby ensuring the ...

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When your plants and hedges start getting overgrown, things can quickly get out of hand and out-of-control plants can easily take over. It’s best to take control and get pruning before unruly foliage ...

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