The Only Pruners We Use

The one tool that every employee of Green Lizard is required to have every day is a set of pruners. We use them constantly for on and off label tasks and the only brand we use is the Felco 2.

Conventional use is of course for pruning perennials, shrubs, and tree branches. The grip is solid and the action is smooth. Deadheading perennials is a snap and removing suckers, watersprouts, and errant branches from trees is an easy task. Beyond the normal use of the pruners for pruning is what makes a Felco the best. We use them for: cutting drip tube, both ¾” poly line and ¼” spaghetti, occasionally smaller PVC if in a bind, extracting broken nipples from sprinkler heads, and of course, starting the peel of an orange!

The Felco 2 can be put through the ringer and still come out on top because all parts are replaceable, including the blade. Disassembling, cleaning, and sharpening the pruners usually takes about 10 minutes. When sharpening the blade, use either a fine file or grinding wheel and sharpen toward the blade at a 30 degree angle on the front and a five degree angle on the back. We use a dry film lubricant such as a spray graphite to keep the pruners lubricated. Because you will be working in a dirty environment, it is bet to avoid oily lubricants that can attract dirt and dust, making the pruners stick quickly.

Pick up a pair for yourself and make your gardening more enjoyable!