pruning shears
noun
US
: a garden tool that is used for cutting off the branches of trees and bushes
a pair of pruning shears
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We’re also impressed by these pruning shears, which are 42% off for Memorial Day.
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Allison Cacich, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2024
Here’s how to propagate by cuttings: Use clean, sharp pruning shears to trim a 4- to 6-inch piece from the tip of a branch, including some semi-hardwood.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Thin out branches with pruning shears so air and sunlight will reach the interior branches and promote growth throughout the shrub.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Sanitize a sharp pair of pruning shears with alcohol.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
Tools include pruning shears, a trowel, transplant trowel, hand fork, weeder, cultivator, and gardening gloves.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
There’s also no shortage of tools and accessories that are actually attractive like moisture meters, pruning shears, and watering cans.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
The workshop is free but advance registration is requested and participants should bring gloves, pruning shears and their own dishes for food and drink.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
Collect hand trowels, pruning shears, hose end nozzles and other tools scattered across your garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
Allison Cacich, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2024
Here’s how to propagate by cuttings: Use clean, sharp pruning shears to trim a 4- to 6-inch piece from the tip of a branch, including some semi-hardwood.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Thin out branches with pruning shears so air and sunlight will reach the interior branches and promote growth throughout the shrub.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Sanitize a sharp pair of pruning shears with alcohol.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
Tools include pruning shears, a trowel, transplant trowel, hand fork, weeder, cultivator, and gardening gloves.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
There’s also no shortage of tools and accessories that are actually attractive like moisture meters, pruning shears, and watering cans.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
The workshop is free but advance registration is requested and participants should bring gloves, pruning shears and their own dishes for food and drink.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
Collect hand trowels, pruning shears, hose end nozzles and other tools scattered across your garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
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