Tree Pruning Tools​

Pruning is defined as removing unwanted parts. For plants, it is the removal of dead or diseases branches and shoots on the shrubs or the trees. Pruning also helps maintaining the shape of the tree and encourages growth to increase production of flowers and fruits. It gives beauty to the plant and it gives you control over its growth so it that it will grow depending on your choice. In pruning always remember to wear protective gears to avoid any unwanted damages.

If you are interested in pruning and doesn’t want anyone else to do it for you, make sure that you have the appropriate tools to use. These tools include pruners or otherwise known as secateurs, pole pruners and saws, loppers, pruning saws, hedge shears and shear cases and sheaths. Pruners or secateurs are the most popular pruning tool. They can come in two types; the bypass and anvil. The loppers are like pruners but with long handles. It is also the largest type of manual garden cutting tool. It also has bypass and anvil type.

​The pole pruner is basically a pruner that enables you to cut at about 12 feet tall or even more. It is very powerful and can be dangerous. It refrain you from using a ladder. Pruning saws are used for trimming thick and small branches. All types of pruning saws have hard-point, heat-treated teeth. For hedge shears, they looked like giant scissors with long, straight blades. It is hand-operated and designed to cut larger area in just one stroke. Shear cases and sheaths are used to protect your scissors when not in use. It also keeps you safe from any unwanted cuts, and helps you secure safety. If you have these tools they you can start pruning your plants right away but keep in mind that you are doing it to promote growth and maintain good health of the plant not to cause damage and harm to it. If getting an arborist is a little bit burden, you don’t need to force to get one instead learn how to do it and do it yourself.