It's pruning time and you need sharp tools for the job. The best pruners for cutting small branches on trees and shrubs are by-pass pruners, which means they are a bit like scissors in that the blades pass each other.
Making a clean cut helps the the plant "heal" the wound and it's easier on your hand. I finally purchased a sharpening tool that works like a charm! With a few strokes along the blade, the pruners cut through wood very smoothly. I purchased the Corona Sharpening Tool at a local garden centre, but there are other brands that do the trick. Here are some easy instructions on how to use the tool and my blog post about cleaning your pruners.
Making a clean cut helps the the plant "heal" the wound and it's easier on your hand. I finally purchased a sharpening tool that works like a charm! With a few strokes along the blade, the pruners cut through wood very smoothly. I purchased the Corona Sharpening Tool at a local garden centre, but there are other brands that do the trick. Here are some easy instructions on how to use the tool and my blog post about cleaning your pruners.
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