A smarter option is to use a pole saw. These tree- and shrub-trimming machines, which are essentially a chainsaw at the end of a 5- to 10-foot pole, allow you to cut off limbs up to 15 feet off the ...

When you need to prune a tree or remove a storm-damaged limb, a pole saw is an ideal tool. You can tackle the job with your feet safely on the ground rather than trying to climb a ladder and manage a ...

I recently purchased a Ryobi nine-inch electric pole saw for trimming tree branches -- for a cool $89 plus tax. After years of either using a manual pole saw or a gasoline-powered chain saw, Ryobi ...