Best Tools for Shrub Pruning | Ask This Old House

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In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Lee Gilliam shows host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about choosing shears for cleaning up shrubs. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Back at the shop Kevin O'Connor speaks with landscape contractor Lee Gilliam about pruning shrubs. Lee shows Kevin which pruning tools he uses for each type of shrub and why, explaining everything from large hedge trimmers to small hand pruners. Landscape contractor Lee Gilliam knows that every trimming project has the right tool. Back at the shop, Lee shares his preferred tools and methods for trimming shrubs with host Kevin O’Connor. Powered Shears Powered shears are ideal for big projects. They’re powerful and work fast. They’re also ideal for maintaining a flat plane when shaping large shrubs. These shears are available in gas-powered and battery-powered options, and some have pole extensions and adjustable heads. Long Shears Lee likes to use long shears to shape and trim shrubs like boxwood. These shears remove a lot of material off quickly and make it easy to shape the shrub regardless of whether they want the natural look or something a bit more groomed. Hand Pruners Hand pruners are ideal for shrubs that need thinning out and a bit less shaping. With these shears, Lee can reach into the shrub and remove branches to improve air circulation and remove any dead material. He’ll typically cut just before a branch or leaf to promote growth. On

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