what is the proper equipment to use for cutting down of scrubs in the garden?

Answer 1

What the heck are scrubs? do you mean trimming "shrubs"? depending on the size of the things you want to cut will determine what piece of equipment to use. If you want to just trim new growth or limbs up to 1/4 inch a good pairs of hand snips work well. For branches up to 1" or so you should use what are called "loppers". They are about 2 to2 1/2 feet in length and work really well. Don't buy cheap ones though, by a quality pair and they will serve you well and last a lifetime. For branches that are high you can buy a pole type lopper which allows you to reach up 10 feet or so. Branches and stocks over 1 and 1/2 " will require a chain saw, for small jobs you can get an electric one quite reasonable, for more heavy duty stuff you should get a gas operated one. Hope this helps you out.

Answer 2

I am confused. Do you mean SHRUBS or SCRUBS or GRUBS in your garden. I think you mean SHRUBS. I would suggest cutting them back with sharp shears at first. This will allow them to flower in the Spring. They also provide light and shade. If you have to cut them down. Get as near to the roots as possible. Saw in two halves and break off. This will leave spring buds, close to the ground. They look a picture in the spring and summer. If you have SCRUBS - just clean them up with water and bleach (weak concentrate). Lastly GRUBS. a Fly spray will get rid of these quickly. Put a little garlic powder round the roots of affected plants. Keeps insect free for months.
Hope the above helps. These tips were in a book edited by gardners working in Kew Gardens London. England. So, they should know. GOOD LUCK TO YOU.

Answer 3

Have look at various on-line catalogues posted by garden tool suppliers, you will soon find the answer.

As a Gardener, over thirty five years practical work experience, I would recommend:

(1) Secateurs for plant material less than a 1/4 inch diameter

(2) Crossbill or Anvil Pruners for anything up to 2 to 3 inch diam.

(3) Pruning Saw for material with a diam. greater than the above.

However, I would urge you to obtain quality robust tools and equipment, that will be up to the task.

Further, pruning should never be undertaken without taking several factors into account.

(1) "What is it". discerned by reading plant catalogues

(2) "The pruning regime for that specific variety" discerned by reading plant catalogues

(3) "Does it require pruning, despite factor (2)

When approaching a shrub, I apply a reckoner that will discern what needs to be removed. I refer to these as the:
"EIGHT Ds of Pruning".

(1) DEAD
(2) DYING
(3) DISEASED
(4) DAMAGED
(5) DISTORTED
(6) DANGEROUS

The six as listed above can be removed at any time of the year.
The remaining two, below, ties in with the pruning regime as set out for a particular species.

(7) DISPLAY
(8) DATE

For a successful aesthetic display, I urge you to read the books first.

Access on-line: "www.rhs.org.uk" this The Royal Horticultural Society's website. You will be able to freely access a highly valuable wealth of information.

Answer 4

Labourer or big arms, good sharp hedge cutters,saw, bags to put
cuttings into plus car to take to tip,burning cuttings or garden waste is against the law. UK

Answer 5

Secateurs or loppers for thicker branches.

Answer 6

A strong back mate.

Answer 7

if you are completely removing them saw and a spade

Answer 8

shrubs??
secateurs