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Woman planting in the garden, close-up.
Its basically what you use to trim and cut just about anything.
Across the board, the experts we consulted recommended Felco as the top brand to buy.
Theyre greattheyre small, they fit in your pocket, theyre easy to grab.
So it doesnt hurt to keep a pair of cloth garden gloves handy.
Its comfortable ergonomic handle is a definite plus too.
And, hes quick to add, dont forget yoursunscreen, either.
you could even find one with 8 or 10 tines for especially rugged jobs.
And the long handles on this pair from Fiskars provide some much-needed leverage when youre trimming small branch.
Beyers says to look for a lightweight pair to keep your arms from some serious fatigue.
Natural Burlap Fabric
For Beyers, it doesnt get much more versatile or useful than burlap.
Her favorite is this compact (and, she warns, very sharp) blade from Victorinox.
Beyers recommends looking for ones made from goatskin, which wont seize up and harden like traditional cow hide.
Instead, theyll stay relatively soft and supple.
