The goons grab Michael and pin him on a table. One of the goons removes Michael's boot, exposing his foot and then grabs a pair of pruning shears.
Handy implements like spade, rakepruning shears, etc., make gardening a more pleasant job.
Once you have found a suitable stem, use a pair of sharp pruning shears to cut it from the plant.
Use your pruning shears to carefully trim off brown and dead leaves, and your plants will sell for more.