a pair of 'pruning shears'
The bushes need 'pruning'.
(..) -Okay. Here's my hand. Charlie, meet W.R. Slade. Nice to meet you, sir. The original bulging briefcase man. Gretchen, I smell those prunes! -We talkin' turkey Marbella? -Yes, we are. (WHOOPS) Let's have a whiff. Come on. You know, I always had a sneaker for you. (..)1992 Scent of a Woman