12 Essentials to Know for Trimming Your Cedar Hedges and Trees

12 Essentials to Know for Trimming Your Cedar Hedges and Trees – Before and During

Get ready like a pro: well-chosen tools, rigorous safety, and proper maintenance make all the difference.

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1. Have the Right Tools on Hand

An essential trio: pruning shears, loppers, and a pruning saw. For denser hedges, add a manual, gas, or electric hedge trimmer.🔧 At Émondage Simard, we only use professional-grade equipment to ensure clean and long-lasting cuts.

12 Essentials to Know for Trimming Your Cedar Hedges and Trees – Before and During Get ready like a pro: well-chosen tools, rigorous safety, and proper maintenance make all the difference. 🧠 Discover more practical tips at emondagesimard.com.

2. Safety First for Tall Trees

Before cutting a major branch, secure the area: use a rope to control the fall and prevent ground-level hazards.

⚠️ For mature trees, trust our trained and insured experts.👷‍♂️ Book your service today at emondagesimard.com.

3. Tools That Fit Your Hands

Small hands? Choose lightweight shears.
Left-handed? Specialized models are available.💡 The right tool improves accuracy and reduces fatigue.

4. Pole Pruners: Trim Without Climbing

Perfect for cutting branches up to 3 cm thick, all without climbing into the tree.

5. Loppers: Power and Precision

Choose a bypass model with a hardened steel blade for a clean, efficient cut.

🌿 Émondage Simard recommends durable tools that encourage healthy regrowth.

6. Maintain Your Tools to Make Them Last

Clean sap off with a brush and oil, sharpen the blades, and lubricate the pivots.

🧰 Regular maintenance extends the life and efficiency of your tools.

7. Pruning Saw: For Thicker Branches

Use a bow saw or folding saw for safe and precise work.🌲 Our technicians are equipped to handle all wood types and diameters.

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8. Hedge Trimmers: Manual or Electric?

Manual for small hedges
Electric or battery-powered for long sections👕 Wear fitted clothing to avoid snags.🎯 Émondage Simard provides fast, clean, and safe trimming services.
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9. Clean Blades for an Efficient Cut

Sap and resin can gum up your tools. Clean them with an appropriate solvent and grease the blades.🔧 Smooth cutting starts with proper maintenance. More tips available on our blog at emondagesimard.com.