Having a summer cottage is always an indicator that you have a lot to worry about. Those who have never had a dacha and are just planning to buy one do not always understand what awaits them in the future. They were vacationing with friends, where everything was already taken care of and all the work was done, so they didn’t notice anything critical. But as soon as you become the owner of a country plot, questions begin. How to prepare a garden, what crops to grow, how to care for the house and fight weeds, how to trim bushes and trees. In fact, not every summer resident has garden tools for pruning trees, and this is a very important point. Be sure to acquire such equipment, only then can you say that you are ready for anything.
Secateurs
Used for cutting branches with a diameter of up to 25 mm. They can cut thicker wood, but it is fresh and not lignified. Their purpose is to trim thin branches. The pruning shears should be lightweight and fit comfortably in your hand so that you use as little effort as possible when working. High-quality sector blades hold an edge well, and therefore cut easily and cleanly, without injuring the plants, but are only suitable for trimming thin branches and low trees and shrubs; for tall trees, it is better to choose loppers or pole cutters.
Pruning fruit bushes in autumn
Autumn pruning of fruit bushes stimulates the growth of new branches and also increases the quantity and quality of fruits. It is known that by autumn, the nutrients accumulated by the plant over the summer pass from the leaves to the trunk, shoots and root system, and the plant itself enters a dormant period (Figure 4). You can identify it by fallen leaves. It is at this time that it is recommended to thin out berry bushes, since carrying out this procedure in the spring can lead to a loss of nutrients that return to the growing points.
The first pruning of the fruit bush is carried out in the year of planting and is repeated every autumn. In this case, the method of thinning depends on the age at which the plant was most productive. Thus, for black currants, the most productive are two-year-old shoots, but there are almost no berries on five-year-old branches. It is for this reason that it is necessary to remove old branches so that new young shoots can replace them. In this case, you should remove as many old shoots as you intend to leave young ones. Young shoots are cut to a third of their length, and the tops of 2-3-year-old shoots with 3-5 buds are cut off. The same principle applies to red and white currants, as well as gooseberries. The only difference is that not five-year-old branches, but seven-year-old branches are completely removed.
Figure 4. Proper pruning of shrubs in autumn using black currant as an example
Raspberries also have their own characteristics. Its aboveground stems live only two years, during the first of which buds are formed on the shoot, which bear fruit in the second year of the shoot’s life and die completely in the fall. Therefore, annual pruning of raspberries involves removing dead two-year-old shoots and shortening young shoots to developed buds. Since raspberries tend to grow quickly, it is necessary to regularly thin out the raspberry tree, leaving 15 to 18 stems per linear meter.
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SlimCut lopper More details StarCut 410Plus lopper More details BL lopper (attachment for combisystem) More details Telescopic handle 210-390 cm More details
With the help of long handles you can reach high branches and deep into bushes where it is difficult to reach with pruning shears.
When choosing a lopper, first of all pay attention to the strength of its handles. Plastic and cheap aluminum ones break instantly. The cutting part must also be made of durable metal.
FAQ
Question No. 1. At what maximum distance from the mains can an electric hedge trimmer be used?
Electric hedge trimmers are connected to the network using a cord, the length of which is no more than 25-30 m. For distances beyond this, the electric hedge trimmer is connected to an extension cord.
Question No. 2. How long does the battery life of an electric hedge trimmer last?
During continuous operation or when cutting thick branches, the battery charge lasts for 20-30 minutes.
Question No. 3. Is it possible to cut branches that are 5-6 cm thick with a gasoline hedge trimmer?
Despite the fact that gasoline hedge trimmers are powerful tools, such a hedge trimmer can cut branches up to 3-4 cm.
Question No. 4. When buying a gasoline hedge trimmer, what should you pay attention to?
When choosing, it is important to pay attention to whether the engine has an installation responsible for cleaning exhausts, and whether there is a built-in anti-vibration system.
Question No. 5. Which well-known companies produce loppers and pruners that have a positive reputation?
Well-known manufacturers of secateurs and loppers are Gardena, Felco, Fiskars.
Common mistakes when buying garden tools
- The teeth of a garden saw are large and result in a rough cut.
- Living branches are cut using persistent pruners.
- Buy tools with plastic handles.
- The blade is made of steel, which is susceptible to corrosion.
Height cutters
They differ from loppers in having very long, often telescopic handles. The force is transmitted to the cutting part using ropes, wires, cables or other, more complex devices.
The tool is ideal for crowning and sanitary pruning of tall trees and hedges. It greatly simplifies the work of the summer resident - there is no need to carry a stepladder around the garden. And besides, it is not so easy for older people to climb onto a ladder, but with a pole saw the work will be greatly simplified.
How many tools does a gardener need?
To fully care for a small garden you will need 5 tools:
- scissors,
- lopper
- grass trimmer,
- hacksaw
- scissors.
This is a necessary minimum that should be in the arsenal of any self-respecting owner.
Some accessories for the garden and garden can really be made with your own hands.
Popular models of loppers and hedge trimmers for garden pruning
Lopper SlimCut
This lopper is ideal for trimming dense bushes and young branches. Ultra-lightweight and ergonomic SlimCut lopper, with telescopic aluminum handle and dual-drive transmission for enhanced cutting power. The built-in gear ensures a balance between the applied forces and the level of cutting power.
With just one movement, the drive can be switched from a 1:12 power setting for cutting thick branches to a 1:6 power setting for quickly cutting thin ones.
Pole saw StarCut 410Plus
The new telescopic pole saw StarCut 410Plus is the expert for working with tall trees. It is equipped with a telescopic aluminum handle that can be infinitely adjusted from 230 to 410 cm. This makes the StarCut 410Plus even more flexible in use and allows cutting at heights of up to 6.5 m from the ground. The 12-fold gearing ensures reliable cutting of branches up to 32 mm in diameter.
The new adjustable cut-off hook provides additional comfort when maintaining trees. It allows you to carefully and without problems remove cut branches from the crown of trees. StarCut 410 plus is equipped with an internal pulley transmission mechanism - the controls are hidden inside the shaft, so they will not snag on branches. The ultra-light and thin cutting head ensures comfortable and targeted cutting even close to the barrel. The cutting angle can be adjusted directly during operation without lowering the tool to the ground. Precision-ground blades with a special anti-stick coating provide a clean cut without extra effort and are very easy to clean. A pull bushing with a sliding stop increases tool security, and an optional T-handle allows you to hold the pole saw with one hand if you need to free up the other.
Lopper BL (attachment for combisystem)
The BL lopper (combisystem attachment) with 5-speed drive is ideal for cutting fresh branches on tall trees. In combination with the telescopic handle of the GARDENA combisystem, branches can be easily cut without a stepladder. The fuse guarantees safe operation.
The lopper can handle branches up to 35 mm in diameter. Anti-stick coated blades with special geometry ensure a clean and precise cut. The lopper can be suspended from branches, resulting in less effort when pruning.
The length of the tear-resistant cord is 4.7 m.
Telescopic handle 210-390 cm
The telescopic handle 210-390 cm is an ideal tool for working at heights of up to 5 m. Thanks to the presence of a convenient sliding ring and a latch that prevents rotation, the telescopic handle can be easily extended from 210 to 390 cm in 26 cm increments. customize the tool in accordance with the specific working conditions and growth of the user.
The durable aluminum handle is extremely lightweight, which is important when holding the tool suspended. For user convenience, the handle is covered with plastic. The locking screw that secures the handle to the GARDENA combi-system pruner attachment is equipped with a mechanism to prevent it from falling out.
Types of pruning
There are several types of pruning. Let's briefly describe each.
- Sanitary. Removing damaged, drying or disease-affected branches. It can be carried out all year round when the need arises.
- Formative. Used to give a decorative shape to the plant. Often used on dwarf rootstocks, when unusual shapes are created using repeated pruning and a special frame.
- Regulating or supporting. It is used to limit the size of the crown and prevent its thickening, to thin out flowers and fruit ovaries. Preserves the ability of the tree to bear fruit continuously.
- Restorative. Used to reduce the height of a specimen and restore after serious damage. And also for rejuvenating a tree or forming a fragment or the entire crown from the top growth.
- Rejuvenating. It is used to restore the possibility of fruiting and growth by shortening branches in areas where there was optimal growth over the year.
Sometimes other techniques are used. For example, kerbovka. This is the removal of a small fragment of bark over a small annual twig or bud in order to stimulate their further growth. Tweezing is used, also known as pinching. This is the removal of the top part of the young growth. Sometimes, instead of removing the branches, they bend them back into the desired position. Then be sure to place a rubber plate or board under the stretched rope so as not to damage the bark.
In practice, combined techniques are most often used to shape and trim trees. Thus, the complex usually carries out sanitary, regulating and rejuvenating treatment. This is explained by the fact that a fruiting specimen must be considered as a complex system where there is a balance between fruiting and growth. It must be maintained, including by proper pruning. Mistakes are very costly. An incorrect cut can cause disease and sometimes death of the crop.
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