Using the Right Hedge Trimmers in Lawn Care

Article by: Kevin Whiteside

Certain hedge , Organic Gardening trimmers are better for particular applications. That is why we need to choose the right one.

Types of gas hedge , Simple Lawnmower Maintenance trimmers discussed are..

* Single sided

* Double sided

* Pole or Extension

Single sided hedge , Organic Gardening trimmers are made for cutting straight sections of hedges. , The String Algae Blues This is a great trimmer if you have large shrubs , Giving Seeds What They Need In Storage and need to make straight passes. Since it has a one sided blade it can be longer than a double blade and still not be too heavy.

This machine's center of gravity is located closer to the body than the double sided hedge , Container GardeningTips trimmers. This allows for more trimming and less fatigue.

Double sided trimmers allow you to trim in a back and fourth, horizontal and vertical motion without moving around to much, unlike the single sided blade. Double sided is better for shaping.

If you have many small shrubs(3' or 4'), then a shorter cutting blade is easier to work with and more efficient. This means more profit. Remember to keep the center of gravity as close to the body as possible.

Pole trimmers are used for low and high shrubs , How Do I Keep My Pond From Turning Green? that you would normally have to have a ladder for. These trimmers usually have a cutting head that adjust 90 degrees to increase comfort, reach, and efficiency. When trimming hedges , Simple Lawnmower Maintenance and shrubs , Stressed Out? Maybe You Need a Gazebo over 10', use blades longer than 30".

Pole trimmers look like a straight shaft grass , Small Garden Bridges You'll Love To Cross! trimmer with hedger blades. In fact, some commercial grass , Economically Design Your Own Landscape Lighting trimmers have an attachment that turn them into pole trimmers. Redmax and Stihl are 2 that come to mind. There are others.

Commercial hedge , Weed Control Facts - Winning the Battle of the Weeds trimmers have blade cutting options that roughly range from 18"-40". They are designed with larger gaps between teeth than the homeowner models. This is to allow for more productivity and durability.

If adding a hedge , Orchid Flowers trimmer to your fleet, look for certain aspects.

Remember to make sure the machine is well balanced. Don't always compare weight to weight between different machines. This holds true with grass , The Glory of Autumn: What Causes the Color? trimmers. A lighter machine not balanced well can feel heaver than the actual heavier one and this effects productivity. Most commercial hedge , Deer Ticks trimmers weigh from 10-15lbs.

Compare manufacturer , Iris Flowers Remind Me Of Mom! commercial warranties. Two years is good. Hedges , Solar Outdoor Lighting and shrubs , Garden Room Boundaries... are trimmed 3 to 4 times a year here in Memphis so you should get a lot of life out of your hedger.

Check for..

* Excessive vibration

* Hand guards

* Throttle lock , 6 Indoor Plants That Love The Dark: A Tip From The Garden Center Nursery switch- When on, throttle can not engage.

* Blade locks- Keep blades from moving when engine is idling

* Stop buttons- Like a kill switch

* Sleeve- For the blades when they are not in use

* Other features

Go to a dealer that sells different models. Ask about dependability and repair , Snow Blowers time for the models.Also ask if they have a loaner you can borrow while yours is in the shop. Don't buy a hedge , Best Perennial Plants for Summer Color trimmer or any other piece of equipment if you can not get it serviced in your town.i.e.the internet. , The Basics Of Pruning

In my book, I talk about maintenance of hedge , Best Perennial Plants for Summer Color trimmers and other equipment along with a slew of other helpful ideas for starting or growing , Deer Ticks a lawn , Introduction to Botany care business. You'll see my passion for this business when you read the book.

Oh and by the way, read the manual. I'm joking!

Best of Luck!

Kevin Whiteside is the owner and editor of http://www.LawnForum.com Monthly, an online , Properly Watering Hillside and Sloped Landscaping newsletter and website for lawn , Flowers and Butterflies, the Perfect Combination! and landscape , Resin Patio Furniture - Robust Furniture Ranges For Outdoor Areas professionals. Get a FREE subscription here LawnForum@aweber.com

He is also the author of "Turn High Grass , Stressed Out? Maybe You Need a Gazebo Into Cold , Composting - aka: The Circle of Life! Cash- How to Start the Ultimate Lawn , The Basics Of Pruning Business" http://www.GrassToCash.com

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