TreeHelp's pruning tools specialize in cutting high branches from the ground, with rope saws pulled into a limb by hand and a pruning saw on a 16 foot pole. For grafting, TreeHelp offers a practical booklet on grafting fruit trees.

Why prune high branches from the ground?

Because standing on the ground removes the fall risk of climbing into the tree. Cutting from below also takes the place of a ladder or chainsaw for high limbs, and it can cost much less than hiring a tree care company.

How are high branches cut from the ground?

With a rope saw or a pole saw. Once a throwing weight carries the rope over a branch, pulling the two 25 foot ropes of the TreeHelp Rope Saw: Homeowner draws its 24 inch carbon steel chain blade into the wood, where it turns edge down and cuts three sides of the branch at once. For limbs within reach of a pole, the EZ Smart Pruning Saw With 16' Pole snaps together into a 16 foot pole carrying a 14 inch, two way cutting blade, and it also works by hand on lower branches, brush, and logs.

How should pruning tools be cleaned between trees?

With a bleach solution after each tree. Tools are disinfected in 1 part bleach to 9 parts water, washed with soapy water, and dried, since tree diseases spread easily on infected tools.

What does TreeHelp offer for grafting fruit trees?

A practical grafting guide. Grafting starts with knowing the terms, tools, and techniques, and the CW: Grafting Fruit Trees booklet, a 32 page Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin by Larry Southwick, covers those along with the 10 essentials of successful grafting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the professional rope saw differ from the homeowner version?

Blade length. Where the homeowner version carries a 24 inch blade, the TreeHelp Rope Saw: Professional uses a 48 inch two way cutting blade, with the same two 25 foot ropes and throwing weight.

Is there a lighter rope saw for smaller limbs?

Yes. A 4.5 oz manual chainsaw worked with alternating handle strokes is how the TreeHelp Rope Saw: Camping is built, cutting limbs up to 10 inches in diameter and coming in a carrying pouch.

Can the EZ Smart pole saw handle both thick branches and suckers?

Yes. Its aggressive blade is meant for thicker branches, while its hooked ends handle smaller suckers.

Can the EZ Smart pole saw blade be resharpened?

Yes. The hard chrome plated blade is resharpenable and resists rust.