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A pole pruner allows gardeners to cut tall branches comfortably without a ladder. Because of the extended reach, the pole pruner also provides protection when cutting thorny bushes and trees. Some pole pruners come with special blades made solely for pruning dried out and dead branches. Pole pruners are made with strong teeth for holding branches tightly within their jaws while cutting. Pole pruners make pruning trees a lot easier and a lot safer. more »
Learn how to prune trees with a pole pruner saw, in this free video clip. more »
Pole pruners are among those invaluable tools that make life in the tree tops easy. Any kind of aerial pruning can be done from the ground with this handy combination of a saw and pruning shears attached to the end of a pole. Keeping the blades sharp will make your work just that much easier! more »
Flowering crab (or crab apple) trees are a popular addition to any landscaping plan, particularly residential ones. A typically shorter height of 15 to 25 feet makes them ideal for small yards and areas under power lines. They should be pruned annually to maintain their shape, growth and health. The size of the tree will determine which recommended tools are needed; ladders and pole pruners may not be needed for very young trees. After pruning is finished, your crab apple tree should have a scaffold appearance with a main trunk or leader and branches perpendicular to the trunk. A good pruning regimen can keep your crab apple tree healthy for years to come. more »
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