New Tools for Pruning Your Trees

It is best to acquire the best tools you can afford. The better tool will get the job done more adequately requiring less effort on your part. To ensure your tools keep doing their job, keep them in good condition, clean and stored in a dry shed.

Of course, it is important to clean your tools in order to keep them in good condition so they last longer. But more importantly, your tools also should be kept clean to help prevent tree diseases from spreading by using tools that are infected. For precaution, it is a good idea to disinfect your pruning tools after each tree you prune. To disinfect your tools, a solution of one part bleach to nine parts water can be applied. Then follow this by cleaning your tools with soapy water and thoroughly drying them afterwards. Always make sure to they are dry before putting them away to detour rust from developing. Finally, if you're not skilled in the use of tools like chain saws, especially, always put safety first and hire an expert in the tree trimming service.

Recently, a number of useful, innovative pruning tools have come on the market for the homeowner. Here are a few listing their advantages: Rope Saws make it much easier, more convenient, and safer to cut high tree limbs. You simply toss the weight over the selected limb, pull down on the ropes while you keep standing on the ground enabling you to reach the area that needs pruning without climbing or using a ladder. The blade will automatically adjust itself to cut edge down and the sawing action is faster than conventional saws because the blade cuts three sides of the branch at once. The Pole Pruner and Lopper is a versatile pole pruner that you can attach to any standard-thread extension pole. This combination of a 14-inch pruning saw along with a 1-inch lopper is an excellent way to get to higher areas. You can use this extension tool for either cutting technique depending on the width of the branch being pruned. The Folding Pruner can be attached to any universal extension pole for the tasks which involve a long reach. Conveniently, this pruning saw folds up while not in use for safety reasons. It is lightweight yet robust. Lastly on this list of new tools is the Portable Buck Saw that is extremely lightweight and collapsible too, making it a perfect gift for the homeowner, gardener and camper. Each of the tools mentioned above will serve their purpose well.

Remember to use restraint when pruning your newly planted trees. Prune only to remove damaged, broken, or diseased branches. A good rule of thumb is to prune as little as possible. Before tackling any big pruning job on your own, please refer to Central Texas Tree Care for advice, instruction, and helpful tips from the experts.


About the Author: Andrew Johnson is the owner of Central Texas Tree Care, a leading Austin Texas tree service provider in Central Texas (Travis County and surrounding areas). Central Texas Tree Care offers services such as pruning and removals, cabling and bracing as well as arborist reports, diagnostics, pest management and fertilization. For more information please visit http://www.centraltexastreecare.com.