These Tools Are A Must-Have As You Plan For Tree Pruning
Did you know that Fort Lauderdale has a nickname? Or that this nickname is part of the city’s official seal? Well, Fort Lauderdale’s nickname is “Venice of America” and it’s not just a meaningless nickname. It got this name because of its inland waterways covering 300 miles, with over 50% of those waterways passing through the city of Fort Lauderdale. Now you can go brag about this piece of information.
Now, just as the Fort Lauderdale waterways cut through the city and make it look spectacular, tree pruning cuts off parts of a tree to stimulate further growth. There are tools that are appropriate for various levels of pruning. This post will consider three of them in detail.
Pruning Shears
These are very common, and they are appropriate for pruning small trees and shrubs. They are like a pair of scissors and are operated by one hand.
These are probably the most popular tools for pruning shrubs, flowers, vines, and small tree growth. A Shear is a handheld tool that can cut branches and twigs up to ¾ inches in thickness. There are three types of pruning shears: anvil, bypass, and ratchets.
A bypass pruner acts like scissors and works very well for growing stems. Anvil pruners feature a straight blade that uses a splitting action. It is perfect for dry branches and limbs. Ratchet pruners are like anvil pruners, but they feature a mechanism that cuts the tree in stages. Ratchet pruners are ideal for those who don’t want to strain their wrists. Read more at Seacoast Tree Care
They are also known as pruners, secateurs, or clippers.
Lopping Shears
These are best for branches that are thicker than the ones mentioned above. So, if pruning shears can’t handle your tree, then this is the next tool in line.
A lopper, also called lopping shears, is ideal for cutting branches around two inches in diameter. It comes with a label that specifies the branch size it will cut to help you select the right one. Like hand pruners, loppers come as bypass or anvil. Bypass cutting blades can help you make cleaner cuts without hurting the tree’s tissues, and anvil loppers are ideal for cutting dead limbs. Some loppers are also available with a gear-like feature that helps to improve cutting power. It is best to look for lopping shears with handles of different lengths to increase your reach. Read more at Dream Works Trees
If you go to the store and they only have loppers, don’t worry, it’s the same as lopping shears.
Pruning Saw
This is the next tool in line, and it is recommended for large tree branches. So, you don’t have to sweat it using a lopping shear for big tree limbs.
For removing large limbs (perhaps dead or damaged ones) too thick for pruning loppers to handle, a pruning saw is the tool to use. Like most hand saws, they come in a variety of sizes, with fine teeth for delicate cuts and course teeth for large branches.
But the blades are generally short and curved, and not as tall vertically as the blades of other saws. This allows pruning saws to squeeze into narrow places and still do their job. Read more at Hobby Farms
The teeth are different and appropriate for various functions, so you need to choose the right one for your trees. Or better still, you could purchase the different types and use them as you deem fit.
Tree pruning comes with so many benefits if it is done at the right time and in the right way. But if you don’t seem to have enough time to prune your trees, then don’t you worry. EPS Landscaping & Tree Service is here to take care of your trees for you. Call us today for excellent tree pruning services.
Published Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:38:18 -0600
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