This is an overview of 6 simple tools I use for pruning. Only one has a motor, all others are simple, human powered and do just right for the right jobs!
1. Handheld pruners – small, within reach, precise – blueberry/raspberry, herbs
2. Hand saw – thick, heavy – branches, tight spaces, thick wood - trees
3. Long handled choppers – hard to reach, need leverage - blackberries, fruit trees
4. Hedge trimmers – many similar cuts needed - bushes, rushes, hedges
5. Reach pruners – stay on the ground, taller tree branches – tall branches, save the ladder on trees
6. Reciprocating saw – replaces many of the tools if there’s lots of work to do
