Archive for January 29th, 2011

A stump grinder rental is a machine uses for removing tree stumps from your backyard landscaping and from your lawn. There are two types of stump grinder; the first one is the large one that is commonly used by professionals for clearing of removing big trees. The other one is the small type that is ideal for homeowners who just wants to clear out their lawn from any stumps. Stump grinders when bought can be quite pricey since this kind of machine is pretty made from hard end materials to suit its purpose. This is the reason why it is much better to just rent one rather than buying one. Before working the machine out you need to consider some things to be assured of a hassle free work.

  1. Stump grinders are machines that are powered by petrol. This is why before you start to operate the machine; you need to check if it has the needed petrol for it to start working. If you are the one who’s going to operate the machine you should see to it that you are physically fit since this tool is a bit heavy to control.
  2. Second thing to do is to clean the area from any stones or rock that might throw away on the process of clearing out. This can be a hazardous one so it is crucial to not let any bystanders be too close to the grind.
  3. Third and last thing to consider is the position of the one operating the stump grinder. Before starting up the machine, be sure to face the sharp cutting wheel opposite from your direction or the holder. You should take note that you are using a machine with a sharp cutting wheel. Hence, you should be mindful to prevent any accidents that can injure you or anyone.  For logs, you may also want to consider a log splitter rental.

Many people, new to caring for orchids, worry too much about pruning. There really is no need, it is simple and if you follow a few guidelines and do not cut too much you will have healthy plants you can be proud of. Unlike some other plants, orchids only require pruning from time to time and for some types, pruning is not even necessary. Before you begin take a moment to clean your shears with a mild bleach solution to avoid any infection issues – orchids are prone to attack from viruses and fungus so hygiene is important.

We prune some types of orchids to encourage and enhance flowering. Depending upon the type of orchid you are growing you can cut down the dying flower stalks, after flowering, to about 3cm from the base. This will leave a growing point for the next season’s flowers. Always wait until the flower stalks wilt after the flowers have all died. Check individual type for any special requirements.

Removing dead or dying parts of the plant and any debris around the plant is basic plant health care. It is very important to cut away unhealthy parts of your orchid before they can spread infection to the rest of the plant. Keep a constant check on this but with special care in the dormant period when disease is more common. Put in place a simple orchid care schedule and keep a close watch on your plants.

To help maintain a good shaped plant that is nice to look at. Here we are talking about pruning simply for appearances. Orchids don’t often need pruning but if your plant is becoming a messy shape it is perfectly fine to tidy up with the secateurs. This also has the benefit of encouraging strong re-growth and renewed vigour – particularly with older plants.

Now you can see why we prune orchids – what’s stopping you – it really is easy when you know how.