How to pick the right tool for the job
Posted by Woodland Tools on 2nd Nov 2022
Prune most trees and shrubs when they’re dormant or immediately after flowering. However, you can prune anytime to remove wood that is:
- Dead, dying, or diseased
- Crossing or rubbing against other portions of the plant
- A safety threat, such as dangling branches or storm-damaged trunks
BOW SAW
Cut large tree and shrub branches
LOPPER
For reaching shrub & overhead branches
PRUNING SAW
For reaching tightly spaced branches
ANVIL PRUNER
For making clean cuts into dead wood
BYPASS PRUNER
For making clean cuts into living wood
TIP: When cutting off diseased wood, wipe blades with a 100 percent alcohol solution between cuts to avoid spreading the disease to other branches or trees.