Go-go gadget pruner
These days, there’s a cordless version of just about every tool available, including high-power garden pruners. One such option for elbow grease conservation: Craftsman’s cordless pruner. It’s powered by a four-volt lithium-ion battery for up to 500 cuts per battery charge, and features hardened steel blades and a half-inch cutting capacity, which is great for pruning shrubs, bushes and plants. The Craftsman Cordless Pruner is $49.99 at Sears or online at .
STYLING IN THE YARD
Shoe love
Gardeners gravitate toward easy, breezy clogs because they’re comfortable, slip resistant and can improve posture while reducing foot and back pain. Cape Clogs produces comfy, stylish looks that are eco- friendly because they’re made from leather and alder wood. About $90, or look up the Colorado stores carrying them at .
