For some, gardening may be a hobby, but for others, it is an integral part of homemaking, and that is why they invest in the right tools, like brushcutters. A well-maintained garden has many benefits; it can bring homeowners a sense of peace and comfort, serves as a welcoming and ambient space to enjoy the outdoors or host guests and for many, it is a means of expressing aesthetic preferences.
Gardens do not have to be immaculate to be enjoyed, but they require constant maintenance, and that is a challenging task unless you have the right tools.
Brushcutters are one of many essential tools for shaping, designing and maintaining your garden. If you’re fighting overgrowth, looking to bring new ideas to life, and want to make your daily maintenance easier, then BS Power has the solution for you.
What Are Brushcutters?
Municipal workers are often seen with a brushcutter doing routine maintenance to verges and islands in the centre of roads. This may lead one to think that brushcutters are best suited for heavy or commercial use, but this is untrue. For municipal workers, brushcutters are used because they are easy to operate and transport. On top of being convenient, they are also a powerful and precise tool that boosts productivity, helping municipal workers get the job done in the most effective way possible.
Brushcutters are powered gardening tools designed for cutting through dense vegetation, such as tall grass, weeds, and thick undergrowth. It is equipped with a rotating cutting head, typically fitted with a durable blade or a line of sturdy nylon string.
Brushcutters are designed to handle tasks that lawnmowers are too big and bulky for any other standard gardening tools are too small or weak for, making them ideal for precise, swift garden maintenance and capable of heavy-duty garden maintenance and landscaping projects.
Brushcutters are mainly used on verges and grass patches to cut through thick, overgrown vegetation, but this is just one of many uses:
Cutting Thick Vegetation: Brushcutters can cut through dense and overgrown vegetation that may be too tough or thick for regular lawnmowers, which cannot always handle tough grass and weeds as they often jam the lawnmower. Brushcutters also allow easy movement through uneven terrain and are less affected by stones and debris hidden in the bush.
Clearing Undergrowth: Brushcutters are effective at clearing undergrowth in areas where bushes and shrubs grow thick and it is difficult to access with traditional tools. Getting under thorny bushes and thick overgrowth is a challenging task, so people often avoid it. Brushcutters can help maintain pathways and precise forest edges, also contributing to managing overgrown areas.
Trimming Hard-to-Reach Areas: Because of their design and small her, brushcutters can reach spaces that lawnmowers cannot access. This includes cutting grass along fences, walls, trees, and obstacles. Brushcutters offer the mobility and precision that lawnmowers cannot.
Shaping Bushes and Shrubbery: Brushcutters are not just limited to grass; many come with interchangeable attachments that allow them to function as hedge trimmers. By adding the correct extension, brushcutters can be lifted from the ground and used to shape bushes and shrubbery, trim down hedges and remove long, thin new stems making your trees look overgrown and unmaintained.
Landscaping and Property Maintenance: Brushcutters are valuable for landscaping projects and property maintenance tasks. They can clear and level land, control vegetation growth, and create or maintain natural areas, which usually require various tools to get the job done. With a brushcutter, you can ditch the shears, lawnmower and hedge trimmer and stick to one piece of equipment that does it all easily.
How To Use Brushcutters
Some instructions need to be followed before using or operating any tool or piece of equipment. Operating brushcutters efficiently requires understanding their components and following the proper guidelines given. This is done for your protection and to get the best and most effective use out of your equipment.
The following steps outline how to use a brushcutter safely and effectively:
Familiarize Yourself:
All equipment should come with a user manual. It is essential to read this thoroughly to understand the equipment’s specifications, go over the safety guidelines, and understand the short and long-term maintenance requirements to ensure you get the most use out of your brushcutter and keep it running smoothly.
Gear Up:
Safety gear is essential. Always wear appropriate safety gear. This includes eye protection, ear defenders, sturdy footwear, and full-length clothing. You never know what you may encounter in the bushes and dense shrubbery, and the brushcutter could send stones, twigs or grass shoots flying in all directions. You need to protect vulnerable areas of your body, like your eyes, from flying debris.
Inspect The Brushcutter:
Before use, ensure that the brushcutter is in good condition. Check for fuel and oil levels and examine the cutting attachments, ensuring they are correctly attached to the equipment.
Clear The Area:
Remove any obstacles, debris, or stones from the working area to prevent accidents and blade damage. Brushcutters are effective in getting to harder-to-reach places and around obstacles but are not immune to damage. Scouting out the site before allows you to identify any rocks or other obstructions that could damage the equipment.
Starting The Brushcutter:
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for starting the brushcutter safely. Typically, it involves priming the engine, pulling the starter cord, and then adjusting the throttle, which can be similar to the start-up process of a lawnmower.
Cutting Technique:
Hold the brushcutter firmly and maintain a steady pace while cutting. Pay attention to the angle and height of the cutting head to achieve the desired results. This is not always easy at first but comes with practice. The ability to easily adjust the height and angle allows freedom of movement and the ability to really customise the shapes and lengths of shrubbery in your garden.
Clean And Store:
After use, clean the brushcutter thoroughly, remove any grass or debris, and store it in a safe and dry place.
Brushcutters Versus Other Options
As explained above, brushcutters are perfect for tasks like clearing overgrowth, shaping shrubbery and getting into hard-to-reach places accurately and precisely, but what makes the brushcutter the best choice? BS Power offers a range of equipment suited for different tasks, with everything from industrial construction to home gardening, and we are here to help you find the right tool for the job you need to do.
At BS Power, we offer a variety of lawnmowers, which are ideal for cutting grass on residential lawns, sports fields, parks and more whilst bagging the grass cuttings for quick and effective cleanup and maintenance. However, just as a brushcutter would not be the ideal task for trimming a rugby field, there are tasks that lawnmowers are not equipped to handle.
Here is what makes brushcutters the perfect piece of equipment for gardens and areas with overgrowth and thick or diverse vegetation:
Precision:
Because of their shape, size and easy handling, brushcutters provide more precise control, allowing you to easily navigate through tight spaces and tackle uneven terrains. If you need to get under hedges, trim around rockery or shape bushy areas, the brushcutter will allow you to do this easily.
Versatility:
Unlike lawnmowers, brushcutters can handle various tasks beyond cutting grass, making them more adaptable for overall garden maintenance. Lawnmowers are ideal for large grassy areas, but beyond those areas, there is little they can do regarding shaping and maintenance.
Power:
Brushcutters may be on the small side and designed for easy handling and operation, but don’t let this fool you. Brushcutters have powerful engines that can handle thicker vegetation, making them more efficient for heavy-duty tasks. Brushcutters will not cut out or get tangled in thicker vegetation as they can cut through. As small as they may be, they are powerful enough to do the job.
Accessibility:
Brushcutters can access hard-to-reach areas, such as steep slopes and corners, where traditional lawnmowers would struggle. The fact that brushcutter can be easily carried makes it easy to move around to hard-to-reach areas and get into every nook and cranny in your garden.
Gardening Inspiration
Brushcutters are excellent for maintenance, but there are more suitable options. The precision and control that comes with brushcutters will allow you to do more than you could before, unlocking many more opportunities within your garden and outdoor space.
With a brushcutter, you can easily create pathways, shape hedges and bushes creatively and abstractly, or choose to give them sharp, neat edges. If you were hesitant to add rockery to your garden because of the overgrowth around it, now you can, as you can easily trim down any vegetation around your garden, even if you choose to create tight, hard-to-reach places or garden features.
Gardening often sparks creativity and fosters a deeper connection with nature. Exploring different landscaping styles, experimenting with plant combinations, and incorporating various elements like pathways, water features, and garden furniture can turn a simple garden into a captivating paradise. Drawing inspiration from nature, art, or other gardens can create unique and enchanting landscape designs.
As long as you have the right maintenance tools, you can be as creative as possible in your garden. Do not limit yourself to prioritising creating a ‘low-maintenance’ space and giving up on your gardening dreams because you are worried about upkeep.
The Different Types Of Brushcutters:
There are several types of brushcutters available to tackle a variety of different tasks with different difficulties. Understanding the different kinds of brushcutters and which would be the most suitable for your garden maintenance or project is essential.
Petrol-Powered Brushcutter.
These are powerful and suitable for heavy-duty tasks, making them ideal for more extensive gardens or professional use.
Electric Brushcutter.
Lighter and quieter than petrol-powered models, electric brushcutters are better suited for smaller gardens and areas with noise restrictions.
Cordless Battery-Powered Brushcutters.
These offer mobility and convenience but are more suitable for moderate tasks, as their battery life limits the runtime.
Blade and Trimmer Head Options.
Some brushcutters come with interchangeable attachments, allowing you to switch blades for heavy vegetation and trimmer heads for grass cutting.
Get Your Brushcutter From BS Power
BS Power offers a wide range of supplies, equipment and machinery. Our selection of brushcutters is diverse, and we have the brushcutters you need for your garden maintenance, whether it requires a small amount of upkeep and trimming or a powerful piece of equipment to tame bush and overgrowth. Visit BS Power or shop online today, and let us help you find everything you need to get the job done.