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 ...

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 ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. 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 ...

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 ...

If you've made the investment in gardening tools, now is the time to clean and sharpen them so they're ready to go in spring.

February and March are the traditional months to prune. Michelle Grabowski, of the University of Minnesota, shares this important information on how to prune cankers and galls on trees. The fungi and ...

Whoa there, Nellie. It’s not spring yet — not even close! We might be in the middle of a somewhat prolonged warm spell but if you’ve lived in Kentucky for more than 45 minutes, you’ll know Mother ...

Before the spring gardening season begins, prepare by sharpening your garden tools. Sharp tools are safer and easier for you to use and healthier for your plants, according to Julie Janoski, Plant ...

“If the only tool you have is a hammer, it’s hard to eat spaghetti,” says David Allen, a productivity consultant and writer. Could this analogy apply to using the right garden tool to effectively ...