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Task cut. Just because a tool is rated for ¾” doesn’t
by Melinda Myers mean everyone will be able to apply the
needed pressure to make such a large cut.
Invest in tools with compound levers or
Deadheading, trimming, and pruning are ratchets when you need a mechanical
part of growing and maintaining a advantage to make cutting easier.
beautiful and productive garden and When the job is too big for you or the tool,
landscape. Make sure you are outfitted select one better suited to the task. Employ a
with the right tool for the job. Matching bypass lopper like Corona
the tool to the pruning task will help Tools™ ClassicCUT SL 15167 with soft grips
ensure a proper cut, reduce hand fatigue,
and allow you to work longer. that fit various size hands and cuts limbs up
Since most pruning cuts in the garden to 1 ¾• in diameter. Loppers have long
and landscape are between 1/4" and 3/4", handles that give you greater leverage and
a bypass hand pruner is a must. These extend your reach. This extra reach makes it
pruners have two sharp blades like easier to prune all parts of small trees,
scissors, making a clean cut that closes shrubs, and roses.
quickly. This helps reduce the risk of
insects and disease moving in and
harming your plants. Invest in a foldable pruning RazorTOOTH
Avoid hand-held pruners that are too
heavy or open too wide for your hand Saw (coronatoolsusa.com) with a pull stroke
size. Those with a spring action return cutting action and ergonomic handle. You’ll
help reduce hand fatigue as long as the be able to make cuts fast and easy and
opening matches the size of your hand. minimize hand fatigue. Foldable saws allow California Botanic Garden located in Claremont
Make sure the pruner does not open you to tuck the blade into the handle for at 1500 N. College Avenue is 86 acres. It is one of
wider than your hand can easily grip. safekeeping and reduce storage space. the world’s largest gardens featuring native
Select a tool that fits in your hand, is California plants. Redwoods, Joshua trees, sages,
comfortable, has an ergonomic grip and Saws are useful tools for cutting larger and wildflowers shown are native to the Channel
is easy to control. branches on trees and shrubs that you can Islands, Baja California, and the Mojave Desert.
safely prune. Although I am a certified Purchase a plant at the Grow Native nursery right
Matching your pruner to your hand size arborist, I only prune small trees and on property. Admission is $10.00. Call 909-625-
is as important as matching it to the shrubs. I save big tree work for my 8767 or check the website at www:calbg.org to
cutting job. Opting for an oversized colleagues that climb, have the equipment confirm when open.
pruner to make larger cuts can lead to and training to do the job safely.
hand fatigue, frustration, and improper
cuts. Measure the width across the palm Using the right size tool for the job is
of your hand at the base of your fingers. good for the health and beauty of your RESOURCES
Next, measure the height from the plants and you. You will enjoy a healthier,
middle of the base of your hand to the more beautiful garden and extend your time
tip of your middle finger. in the garden by reducing muscle pain. The (ARA) Alliance for Retired Americans The Senior Citizens League (TSCL)
is a national organization that advocates for 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600
A pruner rated for ½” cuts is a good Melinda Myers has written numerous books, the rights and well-being of over 4.4 million Alexandria, VA 223145
match for those with small hands less retirees and their families. www.SeniorsLeague.org
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than 3 / “ wide and 6 ¼” high. If your including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The ASSISTED LIVING EDUCATION
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hands measure 3 ½ to 4” wide and 6 ½ Great Courses How to Grow Anything DVD provides No-Cost to you personalized provides Certification Training for
to 8” high, you may want to purchase series and the nationally-syndicated Melinda’s
a ¾ inch pruner. Those with larger hands Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a assistance for Elder Care and Senior Living. individuals with a desire to operate a
should do fine with a 1 inch hand-held columnist and contributing editor for Birds & See ad on page 11. retirement community. See ad page 2.
pruner. Blooms magazine and was commissioned by
Corona Tools for her expertise to write this HARVEST HAPPINESS
But size is just one factor to consider.
Hand strength also influences the article. Web site is www.MelindaMyers.com.

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