You will not need a large arsenal of equipment. Essential is a really good
pair of hand pruners, often called pruning snips. These come in a variety of
models, sizes and qualities. Some will feel comfortable in your hand, and other
will seem awkward, so it is wise to visit a store where you can hold and test
several. Try them in an actual twig-cutting test, if possible. The better the
quality, the more you will enjoy pruning. The author's favorite is a
Felco Hand Pruner
which has served him well for over twenty years. If the best seem an extravagance, leave broad
hints for someone to get you a pair for Christmas, birthday or anniversary.
If you will be working with large old shrubs, or young trees, long-handled
lopping shears are a boon. However, a small, curved-blade pruning saw does the
same sorts of jobs and often demands less muscle power. Do not get a pruning saw
with teeth on both top and bottom, for in tight situations you will do more
damage than good.
which has served him well for over twenty years. If the best seem an extravagance, leave broad
hints for someone to get you a pair for Christmas, birthday or anniversary.
