A hedge can be a beautiful decoration for any garden. However, it requires regular trimming, especially in French gardens, where regular forms are maintained, and also wherever you want to limit its height and width to specific dimensions. Today we will tell you what to consider when choosing hedge shears?
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When is it best to trim a hedge?
Every gardener knows that the best time to plant a hedge is in the fall. In turn, cutting a hedge is best done in the spring. Of course, you need to get the right hedge shears. You can also choose secateurs with a comfortable handle and designed for manual cutting. Before we move on to how to choose hedge shears , we will tell you in which months it is best to cut it.
The optimal time is March or April, when there are no more severe frosts. Thanks to this, the plant will regenerate faster after cutting. The first cut is made 20-30 cm above the ground. After that, the hedge should be trimmed once a year. If the gardener decides to trim the hedge twice, the last one should be done by the end of August, so that the wounds have time to heal and the growths have time to lignify before winter. This prevents fungal diseases of hedges.
What to consider when choosing hedge trimmers?
Many people ask themselves - what hedge shears are the best? If you have a large number of plants to shape in your garden, it is better to reach for electric shears. Here, the power of electric shears is important. The higher the power, the smoother the cut, and the optimal one is 400 W. It is worth emphasizing that if you want to ensure the freedom of work without having to connect to a socket, you can choose battery shears or petrol shears. Such shear models will work well for large hedges.
If you choose manual hedge trimmers , they will work well not only when you want to trim small plants. Reach for hedge trimmers on a pole to precisely cut higher branches and hedges up to 2.4 m high. Telescopic hedge trimmers will work well for trimming hard-to-reach places. When choosing a cutting blade, the size of the hedge and its shape are important. Manual shears are better for precise cutting, because they are handy and lightweight. By choosing battery-powered shears, you can trim a large, rectangular hedge faster.
If the garden is large and access to electricity may be difficult, it is worth choosing battery-powered or petrol-powered shears. Pay attention to the length of the blade. Models equipped with a shorter blade will be suitable for precise shaping of blocks, while those with longer swords will work well in the case of taller plants. The type of blade is also important. You can choose those made of stainless steel or carbon steel. Manufacturers also indicate what diameter of branches can be trimmed with a given device.
Easy and easy trimming with manual hedge trimmers
There is no need to use electric equipment in a small garden. Manual shears will work well for small hedges. It is worth paying attention to the fact that they have an ergonomic handle. The best manual shears are ideal for cutting in hard-to-reach places and forming intricate shapes. It is worth emphasizing that trimming always starts from the sides, and only then cut the back. You should stretch the string to determine the cutting height. In this way, you can maintain the cutting plane and ideal lines.
Using a Pole Hedge Trimmer
Electric hedge trimmers can be used successfully in small gardens, remembering not to do it during or just after rain due to the risk of electric shock. A pole model may have a rotating handle, which makes cutting easier. In this case, both manual and battery models are available. Pole trimmers are easy to use and efficient.
They can have double-sided blades, which ensures precision when cutting the back and sides. The boom increases the blade's capabilities and makes cutting more convenient - you don't have to stand on a ladder or raise your hands high. When choosing battery-powered boom shears, you should pay attention to how durable they are. The battery can usually allow you to work for an hour. You can decide on Makita models, for example.
Advantages of Telescopic Hedge Trimmers
If you want to cut plants with telescopic shears, you can choose manual, electric or battery models. Thanks to them, you can perform the necessary work related to periodic, spring or summer shearing. Electric models are environmentally friendly, lightweight and easy to use. They do not cause excessive noise, similarly to battery models. The latter do not limit the range of work. They can be used without using a ladder. In the case of manual models, the handle is extended, which means that you can reach hard-to-reach places and trim even very dense, small hedges.
Electric and battery models will work well for larger ones. The ability to adjust the cutting head and set the appropriate blade angle is important. Telescopic models can have different working ranges, but they always increase it compared to standard hedge trimmers. It is worth choosing telescopic shears with a diamond-ground blade, which allows for the most precise cutting. With an additional battery for battery telescopic shears, you can work without interruptions.
Hedge shears at the Onninen wholesaler
The Home Tool Garden 810mm Telescopic Hedge Shears are worthy of attention. They allow you to cut various shapes, trim the contours of hedges, but also shrubs and ornamental plants, such as grass. The blade of these shears is covered with a coating that ensures a clean cut. The length of the telescopic arms can be adjusted from 615 mm to 810 mm. The length of the blade is 210 mm. The ergonomic handle ensures comfort.
If you want to trim your hedge regularly and accurately, as well as quickly, you can also choose equipment from the manufacturer Greenworks, namely the Home Tool Garden 40V 51cm G40PHA Pole Hedge Trimmers . They allow you to make 3200 cuts per minute. These are cordless hedge trimmers with a brush motor. The operating time on a single charge can be up to 60 minutes in the case of a 4 Ah battery. The length of the diamond blade is 51 cm, and the additional pole allows you to cut tall hedges up to 200 cm and adjust the head to 125 degrees. The rotating handle ensures ergonomics. These hedge trimmers can cut branches with a diameter of up to 19 mm. Another advantage is their low weight - 2.9 kg. A 40 V battery and charger should be selected for the shears.
If you prefer manual trimming, then choose the Home Tool Garden Hedge Trimmers . This is a manual, telescopic model that allows you to work at any angle. Its advantage is a lightweight design and an ergonomic handle. In the case of this model, the blade length is 215 mm. In turn, the maximum cutting diameter is 10 mm. The blade is made of hardened steel and coated with Teflon.