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Bgreen, a California-based producer of agriculture products, has launched Retain, a certified organic fluid specifically formulated for cleaning and maintaining pruning shears and saws. Retain is now ...

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 ...

IN my Jan. 18 column I discussed winter pruning. Based on the number of emails I received, it seems to have generated considerable interest for gardeners who prune during winter. Most of the questions ...

Pruning shears get a lot of use in the warmer months when the garden is full of growing plants in need of sprucing up. Cleaning your tools before storing them for winter is essential to remove dirt ...

A few high-quality tools, well maintained, can last any gardener a lifetime. Here's what to know about caring for and maintaining your garden tools.

Q: I had a mature Canary Island palm in my back yard for about 10 years. This summer it became infected and died. I have a monthly service with a landscaping company, and their best efforts to keep it ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images By the time fall arrives lots of plants in your yard have probably taken on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pruning shears are an important and often underappreciated tool for gardening. You use them to perform tasks like removing dead or damaged branches and shaping shrubs and trees, which helps encourage ...

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 ...