Almost every time I head out into the garden, the first tool I put in my back pocket is a well-worn Felco No. 2 hand pruner. I acquired it around 1978 when I started gardening in Spokane. I have kept ...

Even though it is October, stores are putting up displays for the holidays. Not to be outdone, I decided to help or confuse you about what every gardener needs to put on Santa’s wish list. Number one ...

Whether you’re new to gardening or sliding into a gradual soil addiction, having the right tools is a must for this pastime. Some tools can do double-duty to save costs. And all of the basic tools are ...

Ho, ho, ho! Snip, snip, snip! There’s no better gift for a gardener than a good, high-quality pair of pruners. “Hand pruners are a gardener’s most basic and versatile tool,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

Whether they are for yourself or for a gift, it’s worthwhile to shop carefully for hand pruners. “It’s a fundamental tool,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.