Having the proper tree trimming equipment can greatly aid you in caring for those gentle giants of your landscape -- trees. Consult these consumer product reviews of tree trimming equipment before buying, so you won't be stuck with any lemons (unless you have lemon trees, of course!). Pole pruners, electric chain saws and wood chippers are the tree trimming equipment covered below.
Owning pole tree pruners promotes safety for those who need to trim small to medium-size trees. With the aid of pole tree pruners, you can maintain such trees in their proper shape without having to climb a ladder with cutting tools -- a dangerous proposition! My review looks specifically at the Corona brand of this tree trimming equipment.
When you mention "tree trimming equipment," chain saws come to mind immediately. But what type of chain saw should you buy? Gas-powered saws are fueled with a gas/oil mix, and you're forced to calculate the ratio. With electric, you just plug it in and go! That goes for startup, too. Gas-powered saws start with a starter rope that you tug at. With electric, startup is a sure thing. At about 5 pounds the electric chain saw I review here (a Remington) is also easy to wield once you begin to cut.
Okay, you've cut down a bunch of branches, perhaps with the tree trimming equipment mentioned above. Now what do you do with them? You could set them out for the town's crew to take, but that means first cutting them up into manageable lengths and tying them in bundles. What a waste! Especially if you're going to turn around and buy wood-chip mulch every year from someone else! Why not just own a wood chipper and make your own mulch? My review considers a brand with a name people trust: Troy.
Ultimately, the Alligator Lopper must be judged in light of its capabilities as a specialized tool. Matched to the right job, this tool excels. I discuss what jobs I would recommend Alligator Loppers for, plus features of the tool itself, in this review of Black & Decker Alligator Loppers. Click the "Compare Prices" button to check for availability. Unavailable at last check (4/01/08) on PriceGrabber, the online comparison shopping Web site.
