Gardening should be rewarding and relaxing in its own way. Regardless of whether we plant or focus on plant care, we should take care of good preparation in the form of appropriate equipment. This is especially important when cutting branches of trees and shrubs, which should be done without any restrictions or unnecessary complications. The Fiskars company can help in this respect. The brand has perfected the PowerGearTMX Giraffe line of universal secateurs to make gardening work quick, precise and safe.What is worth knowing about this equipment? And what cutting information is worth recalling?
Universal secateurs Giraffe from Fiskars
In the garden, we like solutions dedicated to specific activities, but multi-purpose and universal devices are also essentials for cleaning and care works. A perfect example are the Giraffe universal secateurs - models UPX86 and UPX82. As multi-purpose tools that facilitate access to branches in hard-to-reach places without the use of a ladder or bending down. These solutions affect both the strength and precision of cutting, as well as the comfort of work.
photo m. press releases
More power and better visibility
Let's move on to the details. The movable head is definitely noteworthy - the basis of the improved version of the cutting mechanism. More efficiently, effectively and efficiently we can work with the device and proceed with cutting the desired parts. The head of the universal pruning shears The giraffe rotates by 230o , which ensures cutting in various directions and helps to precisely reach the target.Thus, we can maneuver freely. with a pruner, without the need to assume an embarrassing position. From now on, the orange blade indicator will help us, which increases the visibility of the head and makes cutting much easier.
photo m. press releases
Desired range and safety of use
And how to deal with branches that are really high? Of course, you can always take a ladder and walk with it from tree to tree. You can also improve your work and use the adjustable length of the pruning shears shaft.The UPX86 model with a telescopic handle, has a continuously adjustable length in the range from 2.4 to 4 m, which allows you to work with a range of up to 6 m.4.5 m.If you choose these solutions, you can leave the ladder in the garage.
In universal secateurs, the cut is made with the use of an orange handle, which guarantees a firm and stable grip of the tool in the hand.The tape part of the cutting mechanism is now routed inside the tool to prevent it from becoming entangled and snagging on the branchesThe end of the secateurs has a flat and stable base, which makes it easy to store the tool in an upright position.
Cutting fruit trees - the most important rules
In orchard practice, we distinguish two basic terms for cutting fruit trees.The first, main time of crown formation for the vast majority of species, falls on the period of plant dormancy.They are performed at the end of winter, when the danger of severe frost is over, and before sap begins to circulate in the plants.
The second cutting date is when the trees are growing and vegetating. This cut is called summer cut because of the season in which it is made, and is often treated as a supplement to a previously made winter cut. However, it is one of the most important care treatments and we should never forget about it, especially in the case of stone trees, such as cherries. These species belong to a small group of fruit trees whose basic pruning date is in summer.
Cutting trees and shrubs - time for magnolia
Spring and early summer are the times when magnolia is enchanting in our gardens. Magnolia should be shaped up to 3-4 years of age. The older it is, the more difficult and longer it is to regenerate. If you want to plant a new magnolia in the garden, you can give it the right shape at the beginning. Young plants often have few shoots, and in addition, they have little branching, so it is worth encouraging them to spread and flower buds. After planting the magnolia, the main shoots can be trimmed off to the level of the lower side shoots to allow for profuse flowering.The cut is made over the bud facing outwards so that the crown is formed correctly. Pruning thin young shoots is not a problem as they still have few buds and pruning wounds heal quickly.
Magnolia flowers develop very early in spring, even before leaves.Therefore, in order not to damage the buds, sanitary pruning of magnolia is best done after flowering, at the latest by the end of August.If we decide to cut too late, the magnolia might have too little time to regenerate, which could end up not flowering in the next season.
If we start pruning too early, along with the emerging juices, the plant loses valuable nutrients, the deficiency of which may result in a lack of flowering and infections.
Cut the adult magnolia very carefully, removing the diseased, dead shoots directed inwards.This will strengthen the plant and make it resistant to diseases and pests.Shoots should be removed entirely, because pruning them anywhere will create new shoots at the end of the branch, unnecessarily thickening the crown.
The right tools - years warranty
Universal shears The PowerGear ™ X giraffe is designed for cutting branches up to 32 mm in diameter. When we intend to cut thicker branches, it is worth equipping the secateurs with a saw with a hardened and profiled blade and an adjustable cutting angle. It can be used with secateurs and it will work well in cutting branches with max. diameter 80 mm.
Important information for amateurs and long-term enthusiasts of gardening - the Giraffe PowerGear ™ X universal secateurs are covered by a 25-year warranty period,which emphasizes the high quality and durability of these products.
The material was created in cooperation with the Fiskars brand
