Home > Lawn & Garden > Home Gardening > Equipment > Pruning > Expert Offers Tips For Selecting Pruning Shears Pruning shears are an important tool for most homeowners and grounds maintenance professionals. They are useful for trimming trees and shrubs and for harvesting fruits, vegetables and flowers. Heavy Duty Hand Pruning Tools [Image: bow saws] Several heavy-duty hand tools canl help you with intermediate pruning jobs and allow you to avoid the cost and hassle of a chainsaw. Selecting Pruning Shears [Image: bypass pruning shear] Pruning shears come in two basic styles and in a wide range of sizes and price ranges.