Posted on 1st Jun 2010 @ 2:14 PM

Secateur Magic  

 Pruning can be done at any time of the year, though for deciduous trees and shrubs, as well as roses,      winter is the time to get in and prune. Using the correct tools will make your job, easy as well as  professional.

 Check out the new range from Felco, world leaders in pruning tools.

Pruning is one of the best things that we can do for our plants. Whether it is removing   dead flower heads, pruning back fruit trees for better fruiting, or shaping a plant to a certain style, pruning is any gardener’s job. We prune our plants to help encourage new growth and to keep plants to a certain height or width, it is an integral part of gardening, just as is fertilizing and watering.

Buying pruning tools is often a dilemma for some of us, as there is so much choice. One of the first things any one who has a garden should have is a pair of secateurs. It is as important as gloves or shovels, and will be an invaluable tool for life if you choose the right pair. We always use Felco’s when pruning, Felco’s are a Swiss made tool,which is renowned for quality and durability.

Felco’s are also one of the only brands that have spare parts for you to replace any wear and tear if needed. The new range that has been released in secateurs is the 160S and the 160L, which are truly well crafted. With light, hardwearing handles made of high resistance composite fibre, and blades of hardened high-quality steel, these are a sensational secateur. They also have hand and wrist protection in the design of the handles and angle of the cutting head, which is designed also for user comfort.

You can’t go wrong with any tools from the Felco range, come in, and see us at the Nursery to help you with advice on the best secateurs to suit you and your needs, or check out our on-line store and become a professional in no time.