I have a telescoping tree pruning pole I'll use before the season starts. It's 2 sections 10 feet each. You can stand on the ground and cut branches 20 feet up. It has a lopping lever that works on limbs up to an inch and a sawblade that I've used on 6 inch limbs. I can't remember what it cost, I've had it so long but I wouldn't think any more than $50 at any hardware or home improvement store.