“For most basic pruning around the yard, bypass, or hand pruners, also known as garden or pruning shears, are your first go-to tools. Best for making clean cuts through living plants and tree branches ...

CORVALLIS – Moving into a new house often comes with an intimidating proposition for many homeowners – mature trees thick with branches that need serious pruning. Knowledge is everything when it comes ...

From pruners to shears, these Harbor Freight tools make quick work of stubborn branches — easy cuts, less effort, safer, and no premium price tag.

“In life, when you encounter mean and hurtful people, treat them like sandpaper. No matter how rough they may scrub you, you end up polished and smooth.” — Nishan Panwar. “Feeling a little blue in ...

Columnist Robin Trott talks about why winter pruning works on certain trees and shrubs and why it doesn't on some flowers.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to garden maintenance, pruning is one of the jobs that sits firmly at the top of the to-do list. During the colder ...

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...

It may be cold outside, but January is prime rose-pruning time in Southern California, so bundle up, don some thick, preferably elbow-length gloves, and get snipping. Not sure how to start? Luckily, ...

Take the guesswork out of harvesting with our guide on how to prune a peach tree to yield bigger, better fruit. Proper pruning at specific times helps maintain a manageable tree size and promotes ...

PORT ANGELES — An important facet of Japanese maple care includes the proper way to prune them because effective pruning will improve the look and vigor of the tree, according to an upcoming Green ...

(StatePoint) If you are like most homeowners, you need to prune trees, shrubs, bushes andother plants in your yard from time to time. But do you know which tool is best suited for each particular job?