Loppers, the long-handled shears that are so handy for cutting branches, can be easy to forget about when you aren't actively using them to trim back a tree or bush. But they, like all your garden ...

Loppers can easily handle branches ¾-1½ inches thick, depending on species (e.g. a softwood tree like willow is easier to cut than a hardwood tree like oak). Some models have thicker ...