Your Garden’s String Trimmer

Published by admin on March 1, 2008 under Garden Power Tools

String Trimmer

The perfect complement to a mower, a string trimmer usually is used for cutting grass in places that mowers can’t, such as around or under fences or other tight spots. More powerful string trimmers can cut large weeds or even light brush.

What to look for:

  • Gas, corded electric, or cordless? Gas-powered trimmers usually are the most powerful, but they are also usually the heaviest, weighing between 10 and 13 pounds. Corded electric trimmers are quieter and lighter (usually around 5 to 7 pounds), but of course there’s the cord to deal with. Battery-powered electric string trimmers are convenient, but they’re also the least powerful and therefore usually work only with relatively short grass. A charge last 20 to 30 minutes, and models can weigh up to 12 pounds.
  • Trees and shrubs. Avoid touching the bark of a tree or shrub with the string from a string trimmer. It nicks it, inviting pest and disease or killing it outright over time.
  • Look for attachments that convert the trimmer into a power blower, edger, or pole saw.

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Garden Chain Saw

Published by admin on March 1, 2008 under Garden Grab Bag

Chain saws aren’t only for property owners with large, wooded lots. Small, less expensive models are ideal for gardeners with small suburban lots and only a few trees. They make quick work of a small tree or an overgrown shrub.

Features of Chain Saws to consider:

  • Gas vs. electric. Gas chain saws are heavier but more powerful; electric chain saws are lighter and quieter but have a cumbersome cord.
  • Power. The higher the rpm (revolutions per minute), the faster and smoother (with less vibration) the saw will cut. That means it’s less likely to kick back and is therefore safer. In general, the larger the material, the larger the chain saw you’ll need. Also note a machine’s bhp (brake horsepower) or kilowatts (kW). Some manufacturers calculate a power-to-weight ratio, kW/kg (kilowatts per kilogram), expressed as a percent. In all these cases, the higher the number the more powerful the machine.
  • Weight. Lift the chain saw and estimate how easily you could handle it for a half hour to an hour.
  • Blade length. A 16inch bar may be able to cut small branches, but a professional grade 32-inch bar will let you cut without bending over, a major back saver.
  • Safety features. Look for antikickback devices on small chain saws. Also look for a chain brake, which stops a moving chain if it breaks; a throttle trigger lock, which locks the throttle trigger while the chain saw is idling to prevent the accidental opening of the throttle; and a chain catcher, which catches a broken or jumping chain.

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Garden Power Hedge Trimmers

Published by admin on March 1, 2008 under Garden Power Tools

If you have a hedge you want to keep tidy, or more than only a few shrubs or evergreen trees you want to keep trimmed tightly, a power hedge trimmer is an excellent investment. Some can be adjusted to be used as a lightweight edger.

Some features to keep in mind when shopping for power hedge trimers:

  • Gas vs. corded electric vs. battery powered. Gas-powered hedge trimmers have ample power but can weigh 10 to 15 pounds. Corded electric models are quiet and usually weigh less than 10 pounds, but the cord can limit how far from the power source you can trim, and the cord could get sliced along with branches. Battery-powered trimmers are quiet and light (less than 10 pounds) but less powerful - a problem for heavy duty trimming. Charge time is usually around a half hour.
  • Double edge vs. single edge. Double-edge blades are the most common and have teeth on both sides, allowing you to make cuts as you pass the machine back and forth.
  • Blade length/pole design. Long blades are good for straight cuts along hedges. Short blades are better for shaping small shrubs. Also consider pole hedge trimmers, which have long polelike handles that make them excellent for cutting high hedges without a ladder.
  • Blade angle. Many hedge trimmers allow you to set the blades at different angles or articulate the blade so you can reach the top of tall hedges and awkward spots.

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