Okay, so I’ve been getting really into gardening lately. Like, REALLY into it. My flower beds were starting to look a bit wild, so I knew I needed to get some decent pruning shears. I did some quick looks and grabbed a pair of floral pruning shears that had some good stars, honestly, I just liked the color.
Getting Started
First thing, I unboxed these things. They felt pretty sturdy, not too heavy, which is good because I don’t want to be tiring my hands after pruning. I took them outside, excited to start shaping up my plants.
The Pruning Process
- Finding the Right Spots: I remembered something, “cut above a node”. I found that my rose bushes needed it.
- Making the Cuts: I put on my garden gloves and started to trim. The shears sliced through the smaller stems really cleanly, like butter. For the thicker, woodier stems, I had to use a bit more muscle, but they still did the job.
- Shaping Things Up: I worked my way around the garden, snipping off dead flowers, trimming back overgrown branches, and generally tidying things up. I focused on my rose bush and made it look a lot more elegant. I also pruned my lavender plants, hoping to encourage more blooms later.
Cleaning Up
After I was done, I made sure to wipe down the blades of the shears with a damp cloth. I don’t want any sap or plant bits sticking around and gumming them up. I’m thinking of getting some oil too. Then, I put them back in their little storage pouch to keep them safe and sound.
I’m planning on doing some more pruning to do some shaping practice. I’m so into my garden looking great. Next, I’ll check on my other plants and see which one need a nice trim.
