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 ...

Q: Can I sharpen my hand tools without a grinder? I want to work smarter, not harder this year in the garden. Answer: Yes, you can sharpen your tools using a file or an oil stone. Congratulations! You ...

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 ...

Professional knife sharpener Pete Davenport, owner and operator of Sharp Edge, will demonstrate how to sharpen pruners at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Home and Garden Building at the Dixie Classic ...