I think I'm going to try out those trimming tools today that I borrow from my dad. Time to tame that tree with the murder needles!
#Gardening
I really like this gardening tool. It's basically pruning shears on a telescopic handle, which you can cut with by pulling on that rope. I can cut branches 2 meter above my head with this toy. Might need one of 3 or 4 meter in the future, because the tree's a bit higher than I can reach currently.
But at least I've managed to trim off a lot of branches which were sticking out of the tree haphazardly. I'm also going to take a well-deserved shower because it's a lot hotter than I expected. A bit too hot to work, but I managed to do most of the job in the shadow which was nice.
#Gardening
@Pat I don't know how long my dad has had this one for. I only know that he could've let me know about it like.. a half year ago? When I could've used it too!
@trinsec Yeah, something like that is really handy. Had to use a similar tool years ago for yard work at my folks place. Much better than getting on a ladder for those high up places.
@pennywhether Getting on a ladder for that particular tree I used it for is absolutely not an option. It's a tree with murder needles, and they sting, hard! Best to keep a distance and just cut it off like that instead. :D
@trinsec
I've seen powered versions of these. You just pull a trigger and the thing snaps off the branch.
(That one looks like it's been around awhile.)