If there’s one thing every gardener needs, it’s a good pair of pruning shears. These garden essentials are small enough to fit in your hand and allow you to trim, cut and shape outdoor plants with ...

Tending to a garden can be one of the most satisfying ways to spend your free time. Whether you’re growing flowers, vegetables, or just keeping your yard neat, having the right tools on hand can make ...

As we are ‘snowballing’ our way into Winter let’s not forget to take care of the valuable tools in our toolbox. This is a great time to take an inventory of what you have on hand, what you need to ...

When it’s time to prune a plant, nothing makes the job harder than a pair of dull, rusty pruning shears. Instead of a nice, crisp, clean cut, you end up with a gnawed-off nub. Not only does this make ...

On the far top left, a Felco #910 pruner holster with belt loops and a metal belt hook on the back. On the far right, a Felco #919 holster with just the belt loop. On the bottom left, a classic Felco ...

You’ve put the garden to bed, turned off the water and stored the hoses. Perhaps the final task before the snow flies is cleaning and sharpening tools. Emma Erler, host of Homegrown NH and Lead ...

The best secateurs from our test What to look for in secateurs How to care for your secateurs How we tested secateurs Good secateurs are an essential part of your gardening toolkit. A well-designed ...

Improving hand-eye coordination can be a game-changer in daily activities and sports. It involves the ability to synchronize visual input with hand movements, which is essential for tasks ranging from ...

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has launched the 2025-2026 National Organic Farmer Survey, a key initiative designed to understand the needs and challenges of organic and transitioning ...

Brands including Niwaki, Felco and Kent and Stowe all have different offerings and prices range from around £20 for pruning snips, up to pushing £100 for a powered pair. Then, even if you don’t opt ...