Autumn is just around the corner, which means it's time to properly prepare plants in your home greenery. Cooling down, more frequent rainfall and shorter days may cause the branches and shoots of the hedges to die. In such a situation, many gardeners wonder if it is worth doinghedge cutting in the falland how to carry out this procedure so that it improves the condition of our plants. See when it is worth doing and what it should look likehedge cutting in autumn
Each hedge should be trimmed regularly, twice a season, shortening it by the length needed to obtain the desired shape
How to cut a hedge in autumn
Each hedge should be trimmed regularly, twice a season, shortening it by the length necessary to obtain the desired form. In the fall, it is about 10 cm for most hedges. Thanks to this, they will not only become denser, but also he althier - it will strengthen their branches, and the plant will not lose energy for unnecessary growth.
Autumn hedge cuttingis necessary for other reasons as well. Young shoots may not be able to cope with the sudden drop in temperature and eventually wither. Cutting hedges in September or October also protects them from winter. These activities are performed deliberately at this time of the year, so that the stems of the shrubs have time to lignify by the time of frost.
Although there are many types of hedges, there are several maintenance activities common to each of them. The tops of the bushes should be trimmed to one height. For molded hedges such as hornbeam, beech, thuja and cedar, trim the tops to a flat surface.Thanks to this, the settling snow will not get to the lower parts of the plant. The sides of the hedges are best trimmed so that the bottom is wider than the top of the plant. This favors more sunlight and irrigation of the lower parts of the shrubs, and in winter it facilitates the sliding of snow. For less skilled gardeners, it is a good idea to use poles and string to define the cutting line when trimming long, straight hedges. A special wooden patch made of boards tied together at an angle of 100 degrees may also be helpful, 'said Andrzej Cieciuch, Husqvarna's expert.
For amateur users who care for their home gardens, a light scissors with an adjustable handle is the right solution
How to trim a hedge in autumn
Tools forhedge cutting in autumnshould above all be sharp and clean. Working with blunt tools will damage the shoots, which looks unsightly and, as a result, may lead to plant diseases.The equipment should be adapted to the size and age of the hedge and to the user's needs. Petrol hedge trimmers are the best solution as they save valuable time. For amateur users cultivating their home gardens, the lightweight scissors with an adjustable handle are the right solution. When making a purchase, it is worth paying attention to the length of the cutter bar and the distance between the knives of the device. Professional gardeners, on the other hand, should choose a machine that is very efficient and well-balanced due to the large areas to be maintained. The shears on the extension arm, which allow you to reach hard-to-reach places, may also be helpful incutting a hedge in the fall
The shears on the extension arm can also be helpful, allowing you to reach hard to reach places
Husqvarna, thanks to the knowledge gained through the continuous improvement of products, including hedge trimmers, has created a smaller and cheaper tool: the 226HD60S shear, which maintains high efficiency and comfort of work.Husqvarna has developed two shear models, the 323HE3 and the 325HE4x, for professionals who care for green areas. These are powerful machines on a boom, with a mechanism to reduce exhaust emissions - adds Andrzej Cieciuch.
The modern line of Husqvarna shears includes:
Husqvarna 226HD60S "
This is a brand new, heavy-duty, reversible hedge trimmer. No matter how big or difficult the hedge is, they can handle any load. The solid structure guarantees durability and reliability. They are equipped with the X-Torq® engine, which increases work efficiency by producing maximum power over a wider rev range. At the same time, fuel consumption is reduced by approx. 20% and the emission of pollutants by approx. 75%.
Husqvarna 323HE3
Professional hedge trimmer on an extension arm with an adjustable cutter bar.The engine is a counterweight to the cutter bar, which makes the machine exceptionally well-balanced and handy. The boom and adjustable cutter bar make it easy to trim high and low hedges, without the use of a ladder or a crane. Moreover, the switch automatically turns to the ON position for trouble-free starting.
Husqvarna 325HE4x "
These are scissors dedicated to professional users, equipped with a very long boom with an adjustable cutter bar. Working with them is extremely comfortable - you do not need to use a lift or a ladder to trim high hedges, and the ergonomically designed motor ensures a good balance. Powered by E-TECH® engine with reduced emissions.
