If you need to shape overgrown trees and shrubs, you need heavy-duty pruners. Thankfully, this suite of serious tools lets you stay on the ground as you work
Best for: Live branches up to 2 inches in diameter and up to 8 feet high.
The verdict: Compound-action jaws triple however much power you apply. That advantage allowed us to get through tough wood in one clean squeeze most of the time. Rubber bumpers keep the steel handles from slamming closed on your knuckles. One drawback: They're heavy.
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