Payne's Nurseries, The Home of Healther Plants, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Payne’s South Store Manager Tom “T.J.” Jones likes to quote his dad, Bernie, about tools. Bernie worked at Payne’s many years ago, primarily on remodeling and repair projects. Like many dads, Bernie told TJ to use the right tool for the job, but he also valued good quality tools. He told TJ, “You can buy a $1 screwdriver every day for seven days or buy one $7 screwdriver to last a lifetime.” Maybe that’s why TJ is our in-store tool expert and why we have such a great collection of innovative, easy-to-use tools. Here are just a few:

Extending Saw

WINGED WEEDER
A versatile and labor saving garden tool that replaces the common hoe and other gardening tools. Comes in two different wing sizes - small and large The small-wing comes with a short handle or a long one. The long handle version cuts down on back strain because weeding can be done without stooping over!

• Makes quick work of stubborn weeds.
• Great for weeding in rocky soil.
• Gets under bark mulch (so you don’t have to remove it before weeding).
Flexrake Shrub Rake and Action Hoe • Gets into little spaces under fences
• Can also work as an ice scraper for sidewalks and driveways.

GARDEN BRAND WRISTSAVER™ TROWEL
Groundbreaking power in a simple-to-use tool. Great for weeding, aerating and amending soil.

• Moves workload from wrist to forearm.
• More power, less strain.

FLEXRAKE SHRUB RAKE
The little rake that CAN get under shrubs, behind trees and plants to pull out elm seed pods, leaves, etc.

• 48” lightweight UV-proof vinyl-protected aluminum handle
• Won’t damage plants like larger, heavier rakes can
• Definitely the right tool for certain jobs

AMES TRUE TEMPER ACTION HOE
One of the best inventions since sliced bread. Great for getting under vegetable plants in the garden.

* Sharp, double-edge cultivator, weeder and edging tool.
* Back and forth motion cuts both ways.

AMES TREE-TEMPER NATURAL FIT™ EXTENDING SAW
The Natural Fit pruning saw is a must for cutting branches over 2" in diameter. It makes quick work of dead branches or in general shaping of ornamentals or trees.

• Lifetime manufacturer's warranty
• Cuts through branches 2-6” wide
• Blade retracts for easy, safe storage
• Belt & pocket clip included

THE RUMFORD GARDENER PROFESSIONAL 8-IN-1 GARDEN TOOL
• Includes weeder, saw blade, serrated knife, regular knife, twine cutter, pruner/scissor, slot and Phillips screwdrivers
• Stainless steel; sturdy, molded handle; 7 tool attachments
• Protective, nylon pouch attaches to belts for quick access
• Lifetime guarantee.

BAHCO PRUNER
We carry two sizes of Bahco pruners, including one that is specially designed for smaller hands. They also have design features that optimize their ergonomics:

• A handle that closely matches the shape of the hand
• Vertically and laterally inclined blade orientation to keep the arm and hand in a straight line during the cut
• The ability to interchange springs, blades, and handles for further customization

FELCO SAW WITH SHEATH MODEL 620 (F620)
Felco makes excellent tools, including this medium-size pruning saw designed for precision pruning of trees and shrubs and general garden maintenance. Unlike conventional saw teeth, which are filed, and alternately bent, the Felco 620 turbo-cut saw blade is taper ground and each tooth is honed to precise knife-edge sharpness. Fast, easy pull action requires less effort than other saws. Hard-chrome plated for extra tough, rust resistant, wipe-clean blade. For cutting branches up to 6 inches in diameter. The belt-attached sheath provides quick draw of the saw for immediate, one-hand use.

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