Gardening Reviews

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The 4 Best Loppers of 2026 Our Editors Love

One of the biggest pruning mistakes you can make in your yard is using hand pruners on a too-big branch, because “A gardener's hands and forearms can become injured from poor ergonomics,” says Jenn Peters, landscape technology instructor at Portland Community College. “And wounds from fractured and ripping cuts can introduce the plant to pathogens, resulting in potential disease.” For woody plant material larger than your thumb, loppers should be your pruning tool of choice.

25 End-of-Season Patio and Garden Deals on Amazon That Have Absolutely No Business Being This Low—from $9

With the final days of summer here, it’s time to say goodbye to beach days and 8 p.m. sunsets, but time to say hello to end-of-season sales. And right now, the best one for patio and gardening items is happening right on Amazon. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on outdoor gear, like gardening tools, patio furniture, outdoor storage, and outdoor lighting, for next summer.