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Find Yourself Some Corona Garden Tools Under the Tree This Year
It’s that time of year again when we all get to ask Santa for what we really want for being such good boys and girls. I know Santa doesn’t have to check his list twice with me this year. I’ve been really good, and I know just what I want; a new set of Corona garden tools.
It’s out with the old and in with the new, which means I’ll be throwing away my rusty old pruners that have been here since grandma’s day to make way for the new ones which will make pruning roses a snap! Another one of my favorite Corona garden tools that I’ll be asking Santa for is an alligator lopper. With a brand new tools like this, I’ll be tree pruning until the sun goes down when the spring time comes.
Winterizing the Corona Garden Tools
Well, it’s that time of year again when the leaves change color and transform our world into a beautiful spectacle that reminds me of a spilled box of crayons as they fall from the trees and blow in the wind. This also reminds me that it’s time to put away the Corona garden tools for the winter. Most people just throw the garden hand tools into the tool shed for the winter and forget about them, but they should know that with a little care and knowledge, their Corona garden tools will last year after year.
The first thing I do with my Corona garden tools, no matter if it’s hedge clippers or alligator loppers, is find a nice dry spot off the ground to hang them. Before I hang them up for the year though, I like to give the blade a little once over with the wire wheel either on a bench grinder with or with a hand-held grinder such as a Makita grinder, or Milwuakee grinder. This will remove all of the stuck-on vegetation from the whole year’s pruning roses and tree pruning. This can be done with hand tools such as a wire brush, but using power tools is way quicker and easier. After that, I sharpen all loppers or pruners with a grinding wheel attachment using the same previously mentioned power tools. Finally, I like to spray down the joints and a rag with WD-40 or other type of penetrating lubricant, then run the rag up the blade for a coating of protection. Remember to coat any wood handles with linseed oil to prevent any drying or cracking. Just follow these easy steps when it comes time to put the tools away every year, and you’ll be sure to give your set of Corona garden tools to the grandchildren.
Cut Down On The Labor Of Tree Pruning With Corona Tools
Yes, it’s yet another wonderful day out, and I can hardly contain my excitement for getting to the outdoors! Today, I’d like to take you over some pointers for pruning a tree, since many of us that have trees in our yards probably never even consider it. This is nothing to be shy about, tree pruning can be fun!
Before we start, we want to prepare our tools for the job. I like to have my Corona Tools alligator shears, and pruning shears out and ready for use. You’ll want to make sure that all pruners or loppers are sharp to ensure clean cuts to the wood. First, I like to walk around the tree and locate dead, diseased or damaged wood. Cutting off these parts of the tree will re-focus the energy of the tree into the buds and healthy shoots. Cut the dead wood as close as you can to the live tree. Remember, for pruning anything over 3/4″ in thickness, it’s recommended that you employ the alligator loppers. Sometimes though, you’ll find a branch that’s even a bit too big for loppers. At this point, I like to break out a saw. The type of saw you use is up to you, though to get the job done quicker, I’ll use a cordless reciprocating saw. And that’s it! Just follow these easy instructions and you will be on your way to a yard full of healthy trees.
Pruning Grape Vines With Corona Tools
If you’re the type of person that enjoys making your own wine, or perhaps even some grape jelly form your own grapes, then you may already be familiar with the art of pruning grape vines. Typically, pruning grape vines is something that can be done about once a year. I like to get out there first thing in the spring, right after the first hard frost.
The first thing I do is grab my Corona Tools pruning shears. I make sure that my pruners are nice and sharp to ensure that I get a good, clean cut. I then inspect the plant for any dead wood left over from the winter. Remove any dead wood as close to the live plant as possible.
Keeping the airflow moving through your grape plants is very important, so cutting back any suckers to about two or three buds up from the main plant will be of considerable benefit. This will also focus the plant’s energy on the remaining two or three buds, which will produce bigger grapes. Sometimes the wood on a grape vine can be considerably thick, so it may be a good idea to bring out a pair of alligator loppers as well.
Neighborhood Beautification Is A Walk In the Park
At first blush, tree pruning seems like a superficial practice. One might imagine a ritzy, upper-crust individual trimming the hedge until it meets scrupulous specifications. In fact, pruning a tree serves a number of other functions in addition to pure aesthetics. First of all, getting rid of dead branches and debris can make your backyard a safer place for the kids to play. Branches that become entangled in utility lines are also a valid concern, and they should be removed before irreparable damage occurs.
Beyond safety concerns, a bit of tree pruning can do wonders for the health of the tree. Rotten and termite-infested wood should be taken off, and the foliage should be thinned down to a manageable size so that the tree’s airflow improves. Finally, a well-manicured tree leaves people with a positive impression as they pass your yard. By bringing out the Corona garden tools and eliminating the excess growth, I’m performing my very own neighborhood beautification project.