As the Autumn leaves fall and you take a look around your garden, you’ll begin to notice how your plants, trees and bushes are looking particularly dormant. In fact, you may have even noticed a dead branch or two on your favorite tree. Some of these dead branches could have been there for years but you’ve just never found the time to maintain them. Maybe you didn’t notice them, maybe you didn’t have the correct equipment, or maybe you just didn’t know what to do with them!
Well fear no more!
We’re here to give you some brilliant tips on pruning in your garden this November, making sure that it stays in the condition it deserves.
What is pruning?
Pruning is the removal of particular parts of plants that are no longer of any use. There are several reasons why these parts are no longer beneficial. Some are functional, improving the overall health of the plant. Whilst others are aesthetic, enhancing the overall appearance of the plant. Both significant reasons for keeping on top of your pruning duties. If done well, it creates a much healthier specimen, which is a lot more pleasing on the eye, leading to much greater improvement of the shape and growth of the plant.
Why prune?
Functional reasons to prune include:
- Preventing the spread of disease by removing damaged or dead branches, so that it cannot spread further through the wood and plant
- Improving air circulation and allowing light to reach the inner of the plant and in places where lower leaves may be situated
- Improving the number of shoots produced by plants, therefore increasing yield
- To control and direct any new growth
- To compensate for any root loss during transplanting
- Improving the overall health of the plant to increase longevity
Aesthetic reasons to prune include:
- To expose any hidden colorful stems or bark
- To create focal points to attract more attention
- To create more space for further plants
- To give shape and structure to each plant
When to prune?
Pruning can be a task for any time of year, however November is a particularly good month for this to take place. Why? Because after the Autumn leaf drop, you’re able to see the tree’s specific structure, enabling you to identify the disease and inspect any problems with greater ease.
Pruning tools…
At Just Lawnmowers, we know how important pruning is. It’s one of the most common forms of garden maintenance, which is why we have a brilliant selection of pruning tools suitable for many different desired needs, ranging at many different prices.
Take the Ryobi RPP 720 Long Reach Electric Pole Pruner for example. This is a fantastic pole pruner at a budget price of £115.00. It has an extending pole of up to 180cm, providing an overall length of between 200cm and 270cm. It is powered by a very reliable 720W motor, driving a fast 15m/sec chain speed, delivering a fast, clean cut. The blade is set at a 15 degree angle for the easiest, most safe cutting experience, all at an amazing price at excellent value. So if you’re a bargain gardener, this is the tool for you!
The STIHL Long Reach Pole Pruner 56HT is another amazing product we stock. We currently have it at a star buy price of just £379.00. It’s a powerful long reach pole pruner ideal for tree maintenance and reaching those near-impossibly high branches. This tool makes pruning for even the thickest of branches seem effortless. All it requires is two fingers and a gentle pull action and there you have it.
Or the STIHL HTE60 Electric Pole Saw Pruner. This tool is brilliant for if you want to leave the ladder behind and not worry about consistently running low on petrol. It features a high torque electric motor guaranteeing you a great product. It trims branches up to approximately 3.2 metres with a high speed chain for even the thickest of branches, giving a nice clean cut for a fantastic price of £199.00.
Or even the Husqvarna 327 P5x Pole Saw Pruner. This is one of our more pricey pole pruners, but it is certainly worth that little bit extra. This gives you the opportunity to pole saw with incredibly rapid acceleration It has an easy start E-TECH® II engine which is incredibly reliable. It makes reaching dense trees and bushes an easy job, without using a ladder! This features automatic chain lubrication and the cutter head is adjustable. You can grab yourselves one of these for just £589.00.
To take a look at our full range of pruning equipment, click here.
Remember, pruning now will keep your garden in good shape for the upcoming Winter, so grab yourself a bargain and get started.
If you’re uncertain about what particular pole pruner you’re after, then call our highly experienced sales team now on 01263 820202 for helpful, friendly advice.
Very informative, and well written. This has helped a lot.