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Gardening: it's that time of year again. | 24 comments (24 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Gardening: it's that time of year again. (none / 1)

Hi izzy, now is a fine time to prune your roses, actually, just before spring. I believe you can find a good book by Sunset on rose pruning at one of your nurseries...but you can consult with your local nursery too, they will have suggestions.

And invest in a pair of good nippers (I was a landscape gardener for 10+ years, and I and all my compatriots use the Felco brand...which has numerous sizes to fit different hands...and, yep, they are Swiss made!)

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by whataboutbob on Sat Jan 21st, 2006 at 05:28:16 AM EST
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Re: Gardening: it's that time of year again. (none / 1)

The Felco ones are great: I must try and get the parts to fix the ancient set that belonged to my father-in-law. Or possibly his father.

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Sat Jan 21st, 2006 at 09:40:34 AM EST
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Re: Gardening: it's that time of year again. (none / 0)

Thanks so much, Bob! I can prune with some confidence now next time we have a sun break. I really appreciate the advice. If things work out, maybe I'll have some photos to post on future gardening posts.

Maybe we can eventually make language a complete impediment to understanding. -Hobbes

by Izzy (izzy at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Jan 21st, 2006 at 03:35:27 PM EST
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