ARS PM 21, Pruning Saw, 1261:

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Carry out formative pruning of young hardy shrubs and trees – remove thin, twiggy growth and reduce the remaining growth by half its length to encourage a strong framework of new shoots Prune the dead stems of herbaceous perennials at the end of winter to tidy beds and make way for new spring shoots Group 3 clematis, such as viticellas, Clematis orientalis and some of the late-summer flowering hybrids need reducing Handle. Pruning saws are designed to be used with one hand, so many have an ergonomically shaped handle for comfort and all should have a non-slip grip, usually rubber or TRP plastic, to give optimum control of the saw. Some have a hand guard to protect the fingers. Look for a saw with a hooked shape to the end of the handle, which will help prevent the hand from slipping off the saw as you’re cutting.