Choose, use, and care for cutting tools for everyday garden jobs.
Bypass vs. Anvil Pruners: Which Cut Are You Making?
Match the cutting mechanism to your stems before you compare handles or capacity.
How to Choose Pruners That Fit Your Hand
Compare hand measurements, handle opening, handedness, and controls before choosing your next pair of pruners.
Pruners, Loppers, or a Saw: Choose Before You Squeeze
Match the branch, cutting capacity, and working space before choosing hand pruners, loppers, or a pruning saw.
How to Sharpen Bypass Pruners Without Reshaping the Blade
Restore the existing bevel, keep the flat back flat, and separate a light touch-up from blade damage that needs service.
How to Clean Garden Cutting Tools Between Jobs
Remove sap and debris, separate cleaning from disinfection, and finish with the care and storage your cutting tool requires.
Folding or Fixed Pruning Saw: What Fits Your Garden?
Compare the lock, sheath, stored size, and actual blade instructions before choosing a folding or fixed pruning saw.