Spring shopping list recommendations
richardellis66
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As it is chucking it down outside, i started to write garden shopping list. At the tool & equipment stage now. I already have a list of plants Any recommendations for the following:
1) cordless hedge trimmer - just broke the old Bosch by carelessly chewing up a bit of unexpected wire fence! Was never that great anyway.
2) electric shredder - have a tree that needs a heavy pruning plus a lot of branches from last year, so needs to be substantial but dont want to pay a fortune as I'll probably only use it a couple of times a year. (NB the nearest hire shop is over an hour away). A £400 Bosch seems the best option at the moment but that's a lot really
3) secateurs - fancy treating myself to a decent set - Niwaki?
4) Wellies - the Dunlops have split. Could go mad an shell out £15 for another pair or do something else. Maybe a short pair that is easy to slip in and out of. Also needs to be good for long dog walks.
1) cordless hedge trimmer - just broke the old Bosch by carelessly chewing up a bit of unexpected wire fence! Was never that great anyway.
2) electric shredder - have a tree that needs a heavy pruning plus a lot of branches from last year, so needs to be substantial but dont want to pay a fortune as I'll probably only use it a couple of times a year. (NB the nearest hire shop is over an hour away). A £400 Bosch seems the best option at the moment but that's a lot really
3) secateurs - fancy treating myself to a decent set - Niwaki?
4) Wellies - the Dunlops have split. Could go mad an shell out £15 for another pair or do something else. Maybe a short pair that is easy to slip in and out of. Also needs to be good for long dog walks.
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1. Stiga or Stihl brands
3. Niwaki or Felco, bypass secateurs are better for accurate pruning. You might need loppers for tougher wood.
4. Muck Boots, available in three different heights, I prefer the ankle version as they are easy to remove with your other foot!
Muck Boots - Official Muck® Boots UK Site (muckbootcompany.co.uk)
It's quiet, it self feeds branches and chops them up nicely ready for the compost bin.
The only downside is that it is very heavy.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Shredder-collection-cardboard-throughput/dp/B00D43EF06/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=bosch%2Baxt%2B25%2Btc&qid=1679061754&sprefix=bosch%2Bxt%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-2&th=1
I use these boots for dog walking and for gardening
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N6DV6KF/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_10?smid=A2K4PK3CRCOWUS&psc=1
They have rubber uppers which means they don't split as easily as some sort of plastic upper that many seem to have.
I have Felco No2 secateurs that I'm very happy with
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
This is what the AXT 25 produces from the bigger Laurel branches (upto 5.5cm). Far too coarse for quick composting though.
This is what Laurel branches (upto 4cm) look like when put through the AXT Rapid 2200. Great for compost.
Managed to coax the old hedge trimmer back to life, for now
Am biding my time re secateurs, hoping for some offers as the ones I like are very expensive!
Have tried the Muck Boots in the garden centre but find they are not too easy to get in and out of. I really want wellies I can step into and kick off when I have my hands full
I had a couple of cheaper ones over the years which both frequently got blocked and made a hell of a lot of noise.
The Bosch is a pleasure to use and if the branches aren't too thick I've found they compost in about 18 months
Happy shredding!
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.