BackyardStyle Lawn, Garden and Pond » pruner http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog Garden Product Reviews Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:42:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Pruning Shrubs and Trees in the Fall and Winter http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2009/10/pruning-shrubs-and-trees-in-the-fall-and-winter.html http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2009/10/pruning-shrubs-and-trees-in-the-fall-and-winter.html#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:45:32 +0000 WildBirds http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/?p=448 After the leaves have dropped from your shrubs and trees, it is a great time to prune the branches into the shape you desire for the upcoming growing season.  With no leaves on the branches, you will be able to see the bones of your shrubs or trees and that makes it much easier to prune it into the shape you want.  When pruning your shrubs and trees, remove the dead branches first and then remove any branches that are overgrown or have a funny shape.  It is a good idea to have a variety of pruning tools handy for making the right cuts.  Here are some tools that are essential for pruning a variety of plantings:

  • For trimming hedges, use a pair of shears like the Fiskars PowerLever Hedge Shears.  These hedge shears by Fiskars are easy to use and make smooth and easy cuts.  They are great for trimming your hedges into the shape your desire.
  • For heavy-duty pruning of branches, use a lopper like the Fiskars PowerGear Bypass Lopper 31 inch.  These loppers make cutting small branches easy and quick.  Use these loppers on small trees, shrubs, and a variety of plants that have thick, tough branches or stems.
  • To cut tree branches that are higher up and harder to reach, use a tree pruner, like the Nyglass 12 foot Tree Pruner, to get those hard to reach branches.  This pruner extends 12 feet for easy pruning without the use of a latter.   The fiberglass pole is easy to handle and lightweight, which makes holding it in the correct position easy.
  • For smaller, more detailed cuts, use the Fiskars Power-Lever Anvil Pruner to delicately prune a variety of flowering bushes, including rose bushes, hydrangeas, and more.  You will find a variety of pruning uses around your garden with this handy pruner.  The blade has a non-stick coating that makes cutting easy and quick.
]]> http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2009/10/pruning-shrubs-and-trees-in-the-fall-and-winter.html/feed 0 Essential Pruning Tools for Any Home Owner http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2009/08/simple-pruning-techniques-for-any-home.html http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2009/08/simple-pruning-techniques-for-any-home.html#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0000 admin Throughout the year your plants and trees need to be pruned, so having the right tools is very important. Pruning dead leaves and branches from your plants, shrubs, and trees is essential for the health and appearance of your greenery. Every homeowner should have the right tools to prune safely and correctly. For small pruning jobs around your yard, there are three essential tools that you will need: a pruner, a lopper, and a tree pruner.

  • For small plants, use a pruner. A pruner, either bypass or anvil, is designed for trimming a large variety of annuals and perrenials in your garden and works great for prunning plants in your home. The Fiskars Power-Lever Anvil Pruner has sharp blades and a comfortable handle to make any small pruning job easy and quick. You will find a variety of prunning jobs to use this pruner. If you take care of plants in your home, keep one handy inside your home and one in your shed or garage.
  • For shrubs and hedges, use a lopper. A lopper, like the PowerGear 2 Bypass Lopper by Fiskars, is designed especially for cutting small tree branches or pruning shrubs and hedges. These loppers make pruning branches in tight spaces much easier because of the long handles and small blade. The blades are strong and durable and can make 1.5 inch cuts. This lopper may be used for any small job that an anvil pruner can’t do.
  • For trees, use a tree pruner. A tree pruner is ideal for reaching small tree branches that need to be removed. The Nyglass 12 foot Tree Pruner makes trimming your tree easy and convenient. This 12 foot long pruner may be used on any small, young tree or lower, small branches on very tall trees and allows you to trim your trees safely without the use of a latter. It has a sharp, non-stick blade that makes smooth, easy cuts. When trimming your smaller tree branches, make sure that the cuts are close to the branch collar. By regularly maintaining your trees, your trees will be healthier and more attractive.
Maintaining your plants, shrubs, and trees is easy when you have the right tools. A pruner, lopper, and a tree lopper will help you to keep your plants healthy and looking great!
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