Tip: Agrimark stocks a wide range of high-quality pruning tools, including trusted brands like Tabor, Felco, Alpen, Kamakaze, Carpa, Agricut and Manzana Nules. Available in-store at your nearest Agrimark or online.
GARDEN
WHY DO WE PRUNE?
Pruning places a normal, healthy plant under just enough stress for it to feel threatened and respond by fighting for survival. The plant then starts to put more energy into reproduction, which leads to quicker growth and an increase in flowers, seeds and fruit.
THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB
Tip: Agrimark stocks a wide range of high-quality pruning tools, including trusted brands like Tabor, Felco, Alpen, Kamakaze, Carpa, Agricut and Manzana Nules. Available in-store at your nearest Agrimark or online.
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The right tools are vital. Blunt, rusty tools- or the wrong tools altogether- will make for a very frustrating experience and won’ t be very kind on your hands.
If you don’ t already have the right tools, equip yourself with sharp secateurs, good garden shears, a long-handled lopper and a good pair of garden gloves. A pruning saw