A Winter Pruning Guide for Healthy Growth Winter pruning encourages healthy growth, improves structure, and reduces the risk of disease—all before spring growth begins. However, not all trees should be pruned in January. Knowing what to prune and what to leave alone  is key to keeping your landscape healthy. Why Prune Trees in January? Winter (especially January) is ideal for pruning many trees because: Trees are fully dormant , reducing stress There’s no active sap flow  in

Step to one side there’s a new Saw in town…but not for long! At Silky HQ we’ve been keeping something very close to our chest that we can finally share with you, trust me it’s been tough as we know how much our Silky users will love this news. So, with a drum roll please……To celebrate 40 years of Gomboy Silky Japan have introduced the Gomboy Curve Outback ‘Kuro’. The limited edition model combines heritage and field performance and as always with any Silky Saws it is designed

Are you new to using Silky Saws, and wondering how to use it correctly? Many saws are designed to cut on the push stroke, but Silky Saws cut on the pull stroke, this cutting technique may feel a little odd to begin with especially if you are a first time user. But we promise, once you’ve used a Silky and have got the hang of the sawing technique, yo u will never go back. So, here’s our guide to using a Silky Saw: 1.      Hold the handle firmly, but not too tight, on the first