Trimming an Overgrown Cactus Safely

How to Thin a Cactus Hanging Over a Walkway

Owner wants to trim an overgrown cactus (type unspecified).

Guidelines

• Trim like a tree: cut smaller pieces.
• Cactus is heavier than wood pound-for-pound; use a hacksaw for woody centers.
• Never stand under a branch being cut.
• No special technique beyond standard pruning.