5 Must-Have Tree Pruning Tools

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Pruning not only helps keep your landscaping beautiful, but it&#;s also necessary to promote tree growth and health. In order to do your best pruning, you&#;ll need the right tools to get it all done.

Here&#;s Our List of Must-Have Tools for Pruning Trees:

1. Pruning shears (or pruners, clippers or secateurs)

These are probably the most-used tool when it comes to pruning shrubs, flowers, vines, and small growth on trees. Pruning shears are hand-held and can cut branches and twigs up to ¾ of an inch thick.

There are three basic types of pruning shears: anvil, bypass, and ratchets.

A bypass is the most popular of the three and acts like scissors. It is good for growing stems.

Anvil pruners feature a straight blade that uses a splitting action. They work well for dry branches and stems.

 

Ratchet pruners are similar to anvil pruners, but they feature a mechanism that cuts in stages. Ratchet pruners are good for those who don&#;t want to strain their wrists. GardeningProductsReview.com has an article on the best hand pruners complete with information on many different brands.

2. Loppers

Great for branches up to 2 ½ inches thick and are especially useful for pruning fruit trees, nut trees, and vines. This tool is really similar to a pair of hand shears but the blades are thicker and the handle is much longer. Loppers also come in anvil, bypass and ratchet styles.

3. Pruning Saws

Next in the pruning tool lineup is a pruning saw which is capable of taking on branches from 1 ½ to 5 inches in diameter and are available in many different styles.

4. Hedge Shears

Hedge shears are great if you have hedges, small shrubs, evergreens, or deadheading perennials. They can be used on any hedge shrub and cut branches up to 2 ¼ inches thick.

5. Pole Pruner

To reach dead wood in trees or for light pruning, a pole pruner (tree pruner) is a must-have. Pole pruners can generally be used on any tree and can cut through branches up to 1 ¼ inch in diameter. The best part is that most pole pruners can reach 8 feet or more, eliminating the need for a ladder in many cases. It&#;s also important to note that there are electric pole pruners, too.

Caring for Your Tools

Having the right tools isn&#;t any good if they aren&#;t kept in proper working order. Keeping them clean is a top priority. Not only can tree sap gum everything up, but tree diseases can spread from tree to tree. Carry a rag in your pocket to wipe down blades between uses, and if you&#;ve been pruning diseased branches, wipe down the blade with alcohol before moving on to another plant.

Also, keeping blades sharp is very important. The Family Handyman has a great article with instructions on how to sharpen pruning shears and other garden tools.

Of course, some jobs may require the work of a professional arborist. If you&#;re looking for help, we can certainly provide some! Call us at 651-484-.

 

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Secateurs, loppers and a folding pruning saw will enable you to tackle a wide range of jobs. Other useful tools are handy for specific pruning jobs, such as shears for clipping hedges or topiary, and long-reach pruners for high branches in trees.

We outline the best tools for different pruning jobs.

Secateurs

Bypass secateurs, which have a scissor-action, are great all-rounders for pruning and cutting back plants. They're ideal for cutting soft stems up to the thickness of a pencil. Anvil secateurs (where the blade cuts onto a flat surface) crush as well as cut, so are best used only on woody stems. Watch Alan Titchmarsh's No Fuss video guide to choosing secateurs.

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Pruning saw

Pruning saws come in various sizes and can be used on branches up to 5cm thick. Some have coarsely angled teeth so they cut on both push and pull strokes, but many cut only on the pull stroke. Use larger bow-saws for bigger branches and small trunks.

Long-reach pruner

Long-reach pruners are like secateurs on a long pole. They're operated by pulling a rope or lever at the other end. They're ideal for the occasional pruning of tall trees or big shrubs cutting woody branches up to about 3cm thick.

Loppers

With long handles for good leverage and heavy-duty blades, loppers cut woody stems up to 3cm thick. They're ideal for tough pruning. Some have extendable handles and a ratchet system to make cutting easier.

Hand shears

These short-handled shears are perfect for clipping hedges, box edging and topiary, cutting stems up to pencil-thickness. Some have extendable handles for tall hedges. Read more about trimming topiary.

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Topiary shears

Also known as sheep shears, topiary shears are used one-handed for trimming soft green shoots up to 5mm thick on small topiary and shaped shrubs, evergreen herbs, and other detailed work on compact plants.

Care for your tools

Whichever tools you use, it's important to look after them. Sharp secateurs, for instance, are a pleasure to use when working properly, and when they cut cleanly they don't tear plant stems. Always wipe the sap of the blades blades after use, spray or wipe with oil, store them in a dry place so they don't rust &#; and remember to sharpen them every winter. Watch Alan Titchmarsh's No Fuss video guides to

Whichever tools you use, it's important to look after them. Sharp secateurs, for instance, are a pleasure to use when working properly, and when they cut cleanly they don't tear plant stems. Always wipe the sap of the blades blades after use, spray or wipe with oil, store them in a dry place so they don't rust &#; and remember to sharpen them every winter. Watch Alan Titchmarsh's No Fuss video guides to sharpening garden tools and sharpening secateurs

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