Green thumbs up: Warm, cold cycles are tough on gardens Dec 3, 2008
Garden stakes, cages and markers are gathered and dusted off while tools, sprayers, and spreaders are scrubbed and dried; pruners and hedge shears are oiled. Liquid chemicals should be kept above 40 degrees; store fertilizers and lime in a dry location. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Help for weekend gardeners Oct 26, 2008
Find pruners that comfortably fit your personal grip and operate with a spring return. Many of these new ergonomically designed tools can be found on the internet, or in the smaller garden centers that often fill these specialty niches. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
In brief (Oct. 10) Oct 10, 2008
With the grant money, the class plans to rebuild 10 raised garden beds and purchase needed equipment, including 20 pairs of pruners, 10 pairs of toppers and two compost tumblers. The students also have designed signs that will be built and installed in the garden area. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Couple anticipate maturity of plants Oct 3, 2008
- Clean pruners to avoid spreading plant diseases. - Prune -- and do it right. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Plan 'staycation' with carefree plants and timesavers Oct 3, 2008
Consider adding a trowel, plant labels, waterproof pen, twine, scissors, pruners, insect spray and bottled water. Sometimes, it's the little things that make a big difference. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Pride of Ownership Sep 24, 2008
"The 'Tulip Man' on Falls Street, who for years and years had gardened for his own pleasure, was delighted that his gardens were publicly recognized. We've given awards to institutions, too - the Beck Center addition to Cornell's Statler Hall; City Forester Andy Hillman and Citizen Pruners for his leadership in replanting city trees and theirs in maintaining them; the new Thurston Avenue Bridge - all these add to the pleasure Ithacans feel in experiencing the city's landscape." Awards have also... (Ithaca Times, NY)
Neighborhoods: Word on the street Sep 5, 2008
Volunteers with garden pruners will cut the tops off of the plants, then professional pesticide applicators will drip a small amount of a wetland-approved herbicide (glyphosate) into each hollow stem ... Anyone over 18 years old who can use garden pruners and doesn t mind getting muddy feet is welcome to participate ... Pruners, gloves, water and refreshments will be provided. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Late Summer Shopping Deals Aug 13, 2008
Gardening gear, such as sprinklers, hoses, gloves, and pruners, often sell for a discount in late summer, particularly at large stores such as Target. The retailer s online store offered a 50-percent discount on the in late summer 2008, which sold for $14. (Suite101.com)
Dogwood won't like Tampa Aug 7, 2008
Keep your pruners handy; you'll need to shape it every month during the growing season. If you sell the house be sure to tell the new homeowner what you've done so they can decide whether to keep it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Maine library offers garden tools Aug 2, 2008
Spades and pruners, a cultivating fork, a root cutter and a bulb planter are among the tools that patrons can check out, just as they would a book. Library Director Vicki Varney says the tools are available to help both new gardeners and others who might not have the right tool for the job. (AZCentral -- News)
'Instant' flowers and a backyard makeover Jul 31, 2008
How: Pinch or use pruners to cut off the dead flower stem above the first new flower or bud. If no buds exist, snip above the highest leaf. (CNN -- US)
Local events for gardeners Jul 13, 2008
Bring pruners, weeders and gloves. Free. (Anchorage Daily News)
Plant and rake without the ache May 24, 2008
Use pruners and loppers with a ratchet system because this makes cutting easier and decreases pressure on the back and shoulders. Put secateurs in a holster attached to your belt so you don t have to constantly pick them up. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Are you ready? May 23, 2008
Check loppers and pruners to see if they can still do the job. HOSES. Check for leaks. (Anchorage Daily News)
Precisely trimmed edges are perfect for those who love order May 22, 2008
Anyone who plants the plants right side up and begins clipping in their second year can express their creative bent with pruners and carve their vision of a better garden ... Privet: fast-growing, so keep your pruners ready to keep it in control. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Column: Green Thumbs Up: Late winter pruning of trees and shrubs Mar 15, 2008
Bypass pruners and loppers tend to be preferred by nurserymen, their scissors-like action enabling cleaner, closer cuts. High quality pruners, like the Swiss-made Felco, are worth the additional cost for their durability, precision, and the fact that they have replaceable blades ... Avoid anvil-style pruners that have one sharp blade with an opposing flat blunt edge as these may crush stems and produce uneven cuts. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Have good tools, will garden Mar 15, 2008
She recommends, in no particular order a Hula-ho for weeding, hand-held pruners for shaping bushes and plants, and a 5-gallon bucket to hold clippings or weeds that she removes ... "I can do a little raking and can stick my hands in places that I wouldn't if they were bare."Mike Ravicchio, owner of Evergreen Garden Center in Clovis, also recommends a good pair of gloves and pruners. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Whimsy is fine, but the TV set belongs indoors Feb 29, 2008
Finally, there is a great deal of effort expended at these shows getting you to buy the right kind of pruners, be they ratchet, spring-loaded or geared. At one show, there were no less than 10 vendors selling them, and most had some sort of demonstration area where you could cut twigs to see how wonderful the cutters were. (Anchorage Daily News)
Twigs from my gardenPosted 3 hours, 50 minutes ago. Feb 17, 2008
Cut branches 12 to 18 inches long flush to the main stem or trunk with sharp, clean pruners. Immediately plunge the branches in cool water. (Lima News, OH)
Care for Pruning Shears Feb 3, 2008
Pruning Shears, hand pruners or secateurs--no matter what you call them, a well maintained pair of shears makes garden clean-up easier ... To sharpen the cutting blade, hold the pruners so the cutting blade is parallel to the ground and the cutting edge is facing away from the chest. (Suite101.com)
Twigs from my garden Feb 3, 2008
In the movie, Depp s character had a definite advantage but hand pruners can work just as well on a container-grown topiary. Events. (Lima News, OH)
Time to cut back the plants Feb 2, 2008
"A freeze could not only damage the new growth, but weaken the plant and make it vulnerable to disease, he says.He suggests making sure your pruners are sharp, and be prepared to sterilize the blades between plants to prevent the spread of diseases.Rose experts suggest wearing gloves, to avoid the thorny consequences.Here are some tips for pruning different plants.Prune now Crape myrtles: "The general rule is don't cut anything thicker than a pencil," Krzyston says. Or the thickness of a finger,... (Florida Today)
What's Ahead Jan 17, 2008
Those who can are asked to bring wheelbarrows, gloves, shovels, weeding tools, hand pruners and a will to work. This is payback hours for Master Gardener trainees and veterans. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
How to help houseplants feel at home Jan 13, 2008
Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, repot once a year in fresh soil and don t be afraid to wield those pruners. Trimming encourages a bushier, healthier plant. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Prune boxwood spikes at any time Dec 22, 2007
If you prefer a more natural shape, one that follows the shrub1s pyramidal growth habit but without the rigid line that shearing creates, prune the spiky growth with hand pruners. Remove the outsized stems to their point of origin on a branch or the trunk. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gift ideas for your 'gardener' this holiday season Dec 15, 2007
Two possible gifts she suggests for your gardener are a garden knife and hand pruners ... All three can easily be carried the garden knife in a sheath attached to the belt, the pruners and pruning saw tucked in a back pocket ... Jennifer recommends that you look for pruners with replaceable parts. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hot local Stuff Dec 6, 2007
" She also sells citrus, fig and pomegranate trees, edible wreaths and some fine tableware. One of her most popular items, the Holiday spice swag with a star anise and cinnamon, smells fabulous ($39.50). If you live in California, you can still order it from her. With the exception of some of her Asian species, most of her plants come from the western United States. "I only get to work with people I really like," she said. And she will donate 10 to 15 percent of your purchase to the charity of... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Take time now to maintain your garden tools Dec 2, 2007
Any tools with a cutting edge such as pruners, hoes or hand trimmers are beveled to form a keen edge ... Pruners and loppers can often be taken apart for sharpening, a convenient attribute which is why I love my Felco pruners ... Use a whetstone for honing fine edges of tools like shears, axes, pruners and loppers. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Green Space: Winterize garden equipment today to avoid costly repairs Nov 4, 2007
Lubricate all pivot points and springs on shears and pruners. Sharpen hoes, spades, pruners, loppers and saws. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Essential Gardening Tools Jul 17, 2007
There are two main types of pruners: anvil and bypass ... These are bigger, long-handled versions of hand pruners. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Take care of those tools Jul 14, 2007
Tools such as saws, pruners, shears and axes should be wiped clean with paint thinner applied with a rough cotton rag to remove any gums or sap. A sharpened tool cuts better, reducing the amount of effort you have to exert. (Montana Standard, MT)
Gardeners suffering their successes Jul 12, 2007
Frankly, I'm surprised that by the Tuesday her article appeared, so many of us were even able to sit upright at a computer, much less uncurl our arthritic fingers from the trowels and bypass pruners we'd been wielding all through the weekend. Are aging baby-boomers scaling back their gardens. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fiskars(R) Provides Innovative Solutions to Arthritis Sufferers Jul 7, 2007
Fiskars hand pruners feature a rolling handle that moves with your hand as you cut, greatly reducing friction and relieving hand stress. All PowerGear loppers and hedge shears feature lightweight ergonomic handles for increased comfort and control. (PR Newswire)
Cathie Draine: First day of summer sparks new inspiration Jun 29, 2007
I had always approached my roses, hardy and vigorous shrubs, with sharp pruners and apologies and delicately snipped. This article, however, advocates shearing that s shearing roses. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
In the competitive growers' realm, you rarely stop and smell the roses Jun 23, 2007
And in rose growing and rose exhibiting you need a lot of pruners, knives and very sharp shovels. Q: What was your favorite gadget that had been invented by one of the growers. (AZCentral -- Home)
Bloom is fading for gardening industry Jun 19, 2007
Clad in their Smith & Hawken Japanese farmer pants, waving their $60 Felco pruners, they composted and mulched and bragged about their tree peonies and their delphiniums and their Giverny chairs. But the competitive gardeners of the baby boom generation have grown tired, achy and too busy with other things, taking the bloom off the rose of what had been a growth industry. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Now comes the hard part Jun 17, 2007
Remove pests by hand; trim away fungal infections with pruners, disinfecting between cuts; get out the hose and spray aphids off roses; release beneficial insects into the garden. Using insecticides wisely. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Gardening guide| Jun 12, 2007
Ensure secateurs and pruners are sharp and spray bottles are in good working order in readiness for pruning. Start pruning fruit trees. (iAfrica.com)
Growing with the masters May 5, 2007
Clarice, who has been growing roses for 50 years, doesn't hesitate as she sinks her pruners into the oldest and thickest cane ... "Class of 1997," I say, and I smile to myself, remembering the day I was issued a waterproof book bag loaded with a magnifying glass in a small leather case, a pair of pruners and my very own soil pH- testing kit. (Newsday -- Long Island)
The Gardening Spirit: What might have grown in that Neolithic garden? May 4, 2007
I like to think of how early man tended his garden, before the advent of Smith n, bypass pruners, dibbers and straw hats. These were the days when a garden was a place where cereals and legumes were domesticated for food. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Leaves of wisdom Apr 23, 2007
There are lots of different pruners and many of them just don't work. She knows which one is the best. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Pruning? No 'Soprano'-esque whack jobs, please Apr 20, 2007
Spring weekends bring out the worst in gardeners with power pruners and itchy trigger fingers. While azaleas, spirea, flowering quince and camellia are already or nearly done for the season, a few late spring bloomers such as mock orange (English dogwood or Philadelphus), Weigela, yellow rose of Texas (Kerria) and snowball viburnum still are flowering. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Musts for gardeners Apr 17, 2007
Other must-have tools for gardeners include a sprayer for applying pesticides, pruners, a wheelbarrow or cart, fertilizer spreader and a way to water the garden during in dry weather, Andrews said. For a tiny garden, a watering can is adequate providing water for the plants, James said. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Real gardeners start seeds now Apr 6, 2007
Also helpful would be pruners, a sharp knife for grafting, a pen or permanent marker, a bit of newspaper to keep roots moist and something to carry home bare-root trees (a kitchen garbage bag and/or a 5-gallon bucket, depending on how many trees you graft). For more information, contact Tami Schlies at 688-5711 or Pat Mulligan 1-907-745-2043. (Anchorage Daily News)
Get ready for spring Apr 1, 2007
The first nice day, arm yourself with a pair of pruners and get into the garden ... Also, make sure your shovels and pruners are sharp. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Ten Essential Garden Tools Mar 24, 2007
You can find inexpensive pruners for under $10 but you'll be replacing those every year ... Bypass pruners have two sharp blades that slice through stems like scissors ... They can cut stems up to ;" in diameter. Ratchet pruners are great for gardeners with limited hand strength and for rose bush pruning. The ratcheting mechanism holds the branch while you make progressive squeezes until the shears can make an effortless cut. Anvil pruners have one blade which cuts against a flat piece of metal.... (Suite101.com)
Pruning a Shrub Rose Mar 20, 2007
(Family Features) - Many a gardener has stood before a favorite rose shrub with pruners in hand, hesitant to make the first cut ... You also need a pair of sharp hand pruners for canes up to 1/2 inch in diameter ... To encourage repeat flowering, use hand pruners or scissors to remove flowers as soon as they finish blooming. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
10 spring must-have tools Mar 20, 2007
But how do you know if that pair of $40 pruners is that much better than the $12 pair ... FISKARS POWER-LEVER EASY REACH PRUNERS ... Fiskars has come up with pruners for hard-to-reach, dense places, especially for plants that don't require the power of loppers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Doing chores with cup of coffee in hand reflects life's balancing act at its best Mar 14, 2007
After I wade through an ornamental grass that hangs with dew over the front path, I grab a pair of pruners to snip it back before it gets Zoe's stockings wet when she leaves for school. I smell the rosemary that I brushed by earlier, rub a little on my hands, and wonder if Terryl can use some in the kitchen. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Explore the dark side of shade Mar 4, 2007
Don t worry, gardeners, he won t be waiting with a spade and sharpened pruners. He travels with nothing more menacing than a slide show that includes some spiky hakonechloa. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Take special care when pruning freeze-damaged plants Mar 3, 2007
These new leaves point the way to where the stems are alive, and once they are fully leafed out, it is time to get out the saws and pruners and cut with gusto. Be careful to make good clean cuts, at a joint if you can. (AZCentral -- Home)
GARDENING: Cold temperatures give Las Vegas plants a beating Jan 18, 2007
Cut them off cleanly with a sharp scissors or hand pruners. Remove any old, faded and frozen flowers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Girls love silk and leather Jan 15, 2007
I still keep my standard pruners for big jobs, but now the Hybrid is always close at hand for convenience whenever I go out to putter. It means I don't have to scrounge around for a screwdriver to adjust a sprinkler, a wire cutter to fix a fence or a weeding tool to pop a tap-rooted weed out of the ground. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
How to keep your edge Jan 11, 2007
A common inventory of garden tools includes leaf and garden rakes, hoes, shovels, trowels, pruners, gloves, garden hoses and a lawn mower ... Bypass pruners cut like scissors ... Of the myriad clipping-type pruning tools, I prefer the Felco line of bypass pruners. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Resolve to make your garden better Jan 4, 2007
Put the pruners away. Gercens would like to see more people discover the great pleasure and freedom of natural shapes in the garden. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Hedge your bets and find ... happiness Jan 4, 2007
To maintain a natural look, use hand pruners instead of electric shears. For a more formal look, inkberry holly, Ilex glabra, can be sheared as a hedge at 2 feet or taller. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
A New Year's resolution I'll enjoy keeping: More gardening Jan 2, 2007
While I wait for spring, I will have my pruners sharpened and oiled. I resolve to take out my garden journals and update them with everything I did last year -- and to make a plan for this year, fixing all those unsatisfactory areas that only I seem to notice. (Orlando Sentinel)
