Pruning saw mistakes – experts reveal 6 missteps the pruning pros never make, and how to avoid them

A pruning saw hanging on a branch .

Pruning saws are a garden essential. A step between pruners and chainsaws, pruning saws are designed to cut through mid-size branches that could be ruining your tree's aesthetics, and more importantly, its health.

However, many new gardeners make simple mistakes that can irrevocably damage their saws. More worryingly, these pruning mistakes can harm trees, and even injure gardeners.