
Cyclone Heavy Duty Straight Hedge Shears
“Plants flourish during the warmer months; however homeowners often don’t know when to prune their garden to achieve the best results. Pruning the wrong plant at the wrong time can jeopardise flowering displays and pruning too much or too little can impact on the whole look and feel of your garden,” says Tristan Eastaugh, product manager at Cyclone.
Here he shares some top tips for keeping your outdoor space under control and looking good this spring:

Cyclone Compact Bypass Lopper
1. Don’t prune too soon
Cut early bloomers, like lilacs and forsythia, in late spring as soon as they finish flowering. If you prune too early you’ll remove flower buds and sacrifice the display. For woody material that is harder to cut through, use a Cyclone Compact Bypass Lopper (RRP $27.98), which allows you to get through thicker stems with little effort and achieve maximum results.
2. Little and often for Hedges
More than just a tidy touch, a hedge can provide privacy and screen out unsightly views to help create a tranquil space in the garden. If you want a tight, close-knit hedge, it is best to prune little and often and start clipping plants when they are young to encourage compact, bushy growth. To achieve good even cover keep the top of the hedge narrower than the base. If you prune on a subtle angle the upper branches won’t shade out the bottom. Use a pair of Cyclone Heavy Duty Straight Hedge Shears (RRP $39.98), with contoured grips and straight blades for a nice neat finish. Informal hedges can be clipped less often to allow the natural shape of the plants to shine through. Always prune flowering hedges after they have finished blooming. Trav’s Trees hedge trimming can perform much needed garden maintenance.
3. Relish a thriving vegie garden

Burr Hoe
4. Make the most of seasonal plants

Cyclone Stainless Steel Hand Trowel (RRP $9.98)
“With a little bit of care and regular maintenance, you can have your plants looking healthy and tidy, show off the real potential of your garden this spring and set you up for a great summer,” concludes Eastaugh.
The Cyclone garden range comes with a lifetime warranty and is available nationwide at Bunnings Warehouse Stores and all good garden and hardware retailers.