Okatsune 230 Long Handled Hedge Shears

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There are couple of choices when it comes to sharpening the blades on your shears . Either by buying a specialised tool for shears and doing it yourself or by handing your shears over to professional to do this for you. Hedge Trimming – Popular Hedges Yew Pruning (Taxus baccata) Hedge shears are a manual alternative to hedge trimmers. If you only have very minor trimming work that needs to be undertaken, hedge shears can be used. They are also ideal for finishing work and pruning tasks. Not sure a long reach hedge trimmer is the right gardening tool for you? Below are some common alternatives. Hedge Trimmers vs Chainsaws

With the fantastic build quality we’ve come to expect this company, the units weight and the PowerGear technology these are an exceptional garden shear. Best Hedge Shears – my personal favourite? Easy to grip handle – When you’ve got a big job to do, it’s important that you are able to maintain a comfortable grip for as long as you need. Otherwise, the project is going to take longer to complete.Safety features included– The last thing we need is an accident! Yard work is dangerous and we love tools that are designed with safety in mind.

These models have a long electrical cable, usually measuring around 10 metres, that will need to be plugged into a mains power outlet. Although some gardeners find a cable a bit limiting, a mains power supply will result in more consistent performance when cutting and pruning with your trimmer. Cordless Hedge Trimmers Hedge trimmers are designed for precise cutting jobs, whereas hedge cutters are intended for more aggressive cutting jobs. Should I oil my hedge trimmer?It is really important to clean up the trimmings after trimming box and always make sure your blades are clean and super sharp. Your plants will thank you for it. When it comes to using hand hedging shears, which-ever model you choose, always ensure the blades are sharp. Sharp blades will make the task so much easier. When it comes to trimming growth itself, you need to focus your strength and movements on the end of the pole you are holding. Start slowly as you get to grips with the balance of your hedge trimmer, before cutting with more swift movements as you grow more confident with it. Hedge Trimmer Alternatives