Pruning is a necessary task when you’re gardening, but did you know there’s a right and wrong way to do it? It’s not as simple as just hacking away at pieces of your plants and hoping for the best. In ...

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There are three main types of pruning shears, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Before choosing one, ask yourself what you plan to do with the tool and what would work best for your garden.

“Pruning shears are essential for maintaining the health and appearance of your trees and shrubs,” says Bryan Clayton, the CEO of Green Pal. “Dead limbs or unhealthy limbs on your bushes or trees zap ...