A pruning saw is a key tool for pruning your trees the right way yourself. This tool works well for trimming small branches that are greater than 1½ inches in diameter from a tree or larger shrub.

If you suspect your saw needs sharpening, make sure to take some time and file the cutters on the chain before making your ...

Or, as we discovered in Consumer Reports recent tests of chain saws, you can buy a $60 kit that's compatible with most major-brand chain saws and lets you sharpen the saw yourself in seconds.

“What’s the problem?” The man asked. “My saw’s blunt and won’t cut the tree properly.” The man asked, “Why don’t you just sharpen it?” “Because then I would have to stop sawing,” said the lumberjack. ...