Contents:
- Comprehensive lawn care
- Trimming and shaping hedges
- Autumn garden cleaning
Comprehensive lawn care
At the end of the growing season, the lawn should be mowed to a height of about 5 cm. If the grass is too long, it can rot. If it is too short, it may freeze due to the lack of natural cover. How often do we mow? We can mow recreational grasslands every 2-3 weeks.We usually mow flower meadows twice a season. Unlike ornamental lawns, these should be mowed frequently and regularly. Failure to meet these conditions usually leads to a significant deterioration of the quality of the turf and ultimately to its weed infestation. It is assumed that this mowing should be performed by the end of the first decade of October - that is about 20 days before the end of the growing season. With exceptionally warm autumn, this date can be postponed a bit.
If you want to make this task easier, to make it efficient, fast and, additionally, quiet, it is worth using the LMO battery mower by Kärcher for this task. LMO mowers are available in two variants. One is optimal for a small lawn, powered by an 18 V battery, while the other, more powerful and larger - 36 V. Both models work quietly and are extremely accurate. This will allow for pleasant work without the risk of disturbing the neighbors. The grass catcher has an indicator that shows when the bin is full and needs to be emptied.The mower can also grind the collected grass and spread it on the lawn, where it serves as fertilizer. The guide handle is adjustable and we can easily adjust it to your height. Thanks to this, we do not risk overloading our backs while mowing, and we always maintain the correct posture. The mower is also safe. When the key is removed, the mower locks up and cannot be started anymore.
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Lawn edges should be trimmed and trimmed for at least two reasons. Firstly, the grass does not grow into paths and sidewalks, and secondly, the even edge makes the lawn more elegant and presentable. This will keep the lawn balanced and gently cut off the lawn from flower beds. The Kärcher LTR Cordless Trimmer is the perfect solution for this task. The device is available in two variants. The first is powered by an 18 V battery, the second, more powerful - 36 V.Depending on the size of the lawn and the frequency of work, you can choose the right device for you. The LTR 18-30 grass trimmer will also take care of your flower beds and discounts. Thanks to the fold-out spacer, you will not damage your beautiful plants by trimming around them. In addition, the head inclination angle can also be set in three positions. This can be done without the need for any tools. Thanks to this function, we can easily reach obstacles, for example benches.
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However, when cutting grass edges, small areas of lawn or in hard-to-reach places even more precisely, extremely sharp cordless grass and shrub shears will be indispensable. Whether it's lawns or shrubs - the clamping system allows an uncomplicated change between a shrub blade and a grass cutter, without the need for any tools.The hardened shaping board is equipped with a quick, tool-free assembly and disassembly system, allowing you to create any arrangement in your garden.
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Trimming and shaping hedges
Most hedge plants are distinguished by their high cutting tolerance. The choice of a specific species, apart from our preferences, is determined by their developmental features, the price of seedlings, as well as the seasonality or year-round foliage. We cut strongly growing shrubs, such as privet and hornbeam, for the second time from the second half of August to the end of September. The regularity of the cut is important. Too late pruned conifers, such as thuja and cypress, sprout new shoots with difficulty or not at all. In contrast, the eastern laurel is distinguished by large, thick, shiny, evergreen leaves. Therefore, it is perfect for hedges and ground cover plantings.This vigorous and he althy, easy-to-care shrub has no special soil requirements. When planting a laurel hedge, choose varieties resistant to frost.
Trapezoidal form and rounded profile
The trapezoidal form is the optimal cross profile. The narrowing width of the hedge upwards provides sufficient lighting also for the lower parts of the shoots, which will not run out too quickly. A hedge made of shade-tolerant plants such as hornbeam, beech and yew can be rectangular. Easily shape and cut even these tallest hedges with the PHG 18-45 cordless hedge trimmer. Thanks to them, you will properly take care of your hedge, protecting you from the curious glances of your neighbors and passers-by. Thanks to the diamond-ground cutting edge, the PHG shears ensure perfect work results. They are precise, accurate and effective. The blade length is 45 cm and the tooth spacing of 18 millimeters allows it to cut even thicker branches without any problem.Thanks to a special extension that can be easily attached to a quick coupler, the PHG Kärcher shears can even trim hedges up to four meters high! The adjustment of the cutting head also ensures that if we feel the soul of an artist, we can precisely shape our greenery around the house into any form. Cut shoots are swept away thanks to a special function, thanks to which you can easily bring order and order after work by picking cut twigs from the ground.
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The rounded profile is perfect for plants with a wide habit, such as laurel, privet and hawthorn. This form makes it easier for the light to access the lower parts of the hedge. Such conditions are especially favorable for photophilous thuja and barberry. During the work, use the HGE 18 V or HGE 36 V cordless shears, which thanks to diamond blades will provide the right and precise cut you need.They have a blade guard and additionally the function of cutting and sweeping cut shoots and branches. In this way, working with a hedge becomes orderly and extremely pleasant.
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Autumn garden cleaning
The basic activity is the removal and burning of diseased plants, which are the habitat of pathogenic fungi spores. This will limit the occurrence of infections in the next season. Compost weeds and he althy remnants of flowers, vegetables and leaves, which allows to obtain valuable and cheap natural fertilizer. In addition, we remove dry inflorescences, and in good weather we can still collect some flower seeds.
When picking up dry leaves, not only a rake, but also a Kärcher cordless blower will come in handy. It will make it easier to collect them into a neat mound, so that you can easily distribute them on a composter or as protection for trees and shrubs, in order to maintain soil moisture for proper development into the roots.Both variants of the LBL blower are equipped with a detachable tube and a flat nozzle that can be used when needed. As a result, leaves and loose dirt can be effectively removed from particularly large areas around the house and garage. The flat nozzle is used for precise cleaning to form leaves in piles or to remove more precisely, for example, flower petals. Dirt and wet leaves can be easily removed with the integrated scraper. With the LBL 4 with 36V battery, users can choose whether they prefer to run at full power or at a lower power level, taking advantage of the long battery life.
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Otherwise, when you want to collect the remains of leaves, branches from hedge cutting or other remnants of garden work, it is worth making this task easier with the BLV battery leaf vacuum cleaner. The device is available in two versions with an 18 or 36 V battery.Depending on the size of the plot and the frequency of work, everyone will find a device tailored to their garden. In the case of the former - with the use of a switch on the side of the device, we can conveniently switch between the two functions "blowing" or "suction". Power and speed can be smoothly regulated depending on the task we perform. This model also has a kind of "turbocharging", when we need more power, you can start the Turbo Boost function. On the other hand, in the second device, its advantage is its power - it has greater suction power, which really distinguishes it when vacuuming wet leaves or other organic pollutants.
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Autumn work is often also associated with cutting branches or whole tree trunks, which must be removed due to too serious attack with fungal diseases or pests.Heavier and more advanced cutting works will be performed with the use of a quiet cordless chain saw. Perfection and safety are the key factors determining the brand's professionalism. The inertia safety brake stops the chain immediately in the event of kickback. The chain can also be tensioned without any hassle by means of a handwheel. To make the work with the device even more comfortable, the saws have an automatic chain lubrication system. Additionally, the release of the safety lock prevents accidental starting of the saw.
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The Kärcher battery platform is an essential feature of all cordless devices from the brand.The unique feature of this unique platform is its versatility: the batteries are compatible with all Kärcher devices of the same class tension, whether they belong to the Home & Garden or Professional series. Thanks to this, having several devices powered by these batteries, we can use batteries interchangeably, because they will fit into each of our machines. A unique advantage of all Kärcher batteries is the LCD display with real-time technology, which, in addition to the remaining battery capacity, accurately displays the remaining runtime and charging time in minutes. The battery housing is highly shock-resistant and protected against dust and water spray in accordance with protection class IPX5. Thanks to efficient temperature management, the batteries also provide optimal performance in intensive applications, intelligent cell monitoring protects against overcharging, overheating and deep discharge. If the machine will not be used for an extended period of time, the CPU-controlled automatic battery storage mode Battery Power ensures long cell life.
