Hand Pruner
Photo courtesy of Bailey's |
Lightweight and packable for small pruning jobs. These come in a number of ergonomic designs and sizes. 2004 price range: $10-$50. |
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Hand Saw
Photo courtesy of Bailey's |
The small size and curved blade of these saws make them ideal for pruning. Some models fold for easy storage and packing. 2004 price range: $14-$70. |
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Ladder
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In order to get to those hard to reach branches you'll need a ladder. 2004 price range: $120-$400. |
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Lopper
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Similar to the hand pruners but with longer handles for getting at hard-to-reach branches. Robust, many are designed to cut larger limbs up to 2" in diameter. 2004 price range: $20-$140. |
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Pole Saw
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Similar to the pruning saw but with a long handle for reaching high into the tree. 2004 price range: $75-$300. |
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Telescoping Power Pruner
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Like a small chainsaw on an extended pole, power pruners make hard-to-reach branches accessible. 2004 price range: $340-$650. |
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Two-hand Saw
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For those bigger branches that pruners and shears can't handle, use a two-hand saw. 2004 price range: $20-$200. |
