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Hand tools for gardens, such as shovels, rakes, pickaxes, and tree loppers.—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026 Disinfect pruners and loppers by soaking them in a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water for 30 minutes, or spray the blades with rubbing alcohol.—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 With a pair of pruning shears or loppers, remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood,cutting these vines back to healthy growth or the base of the plant.—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lopper