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It is wise to invest in all the proper tools you need for trimming and pruning; using the wrong tool makes the job longer and will shorten the tool’s life. For example, using your hand snips to lop off a 1½-inch branch will take its toll, and you will soon be in need of new snips.

• Hand pruners. The fancy and most correct name is “secateurs,” but you can call them hand pruners or, simply, snips. A gardener without snips is like a carpenter without a hammer. You are not complete without them. Buy a pouch (scabbard/holster) for your pruners and wear it at all times. Felco is the king of professional pruners, and there are as many models as you can imagine uses. Your supplier should carry a number of models and can provide assistance in selecting one that suits you. Visit the Felco website for more information at www.felco.ch.

• Loppers. These are long-handled, heavy-duty snips for cutting larger material than your handheld snips can handle.

• Hand saw. Make quick work of medium-sized branches with a hand saw. A folding model allows for easy portability as you can put it in your pocket or pouch.

• Shears. Even if you have power pruners, you will find that there are certain things that look better when cut with shears. Shears are also good for smaller jobs. Long-handled shears can come in handy.

• Pole pruners. These are like loppers on a telescopic pole. It is good to have them in your truck in case you need to reach something a little higher.