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A Pack of 50 rubberized plant ties.Ideal for fixing a branch to bamboo or an espalier wire. Soft, flexible rubber so they dont bite into the branch. Easy to apply, easy to remove, UV stable so will last for years. They do have some stretch in them to allow for branch growth, but should be adjusted every year. Way better than inflexible ties such as...
A Pack of 500 rubberized plant ties. BULK amountIdeal for fixing a branch to bamboo or an espalier wire. Soft, flexible rubber so they dont bite into the branch. Easy to apply, easy to remove, UV stable so will last for years. They do have some stretch in them to allow for branch growth, but should be adjusted every year. Way better than inflexible ties...
One packet of 100 250mm x 4.8mm cable ties.These are very useful as they are strong and dont stretch. Ideal for clipping bamboo, wire and irrigation pipe or posts, mesh, star pickets, trellises, etc. These are a versatile in use and very quick to apply, and cheaper than using string or tie wire. AVOID using on plants as they will end up constricting or...
33m of biodegradable jute webbing 50mm wide.This is a versatile strapping, used to bend down a tree limb attaching to a ground stake - useful for bending vertical shoots outwards to increase fruiting, reduce height and increase light into the centre of the tree. Tie onto the branch with a loop rather than a tight knot to prevent constriction.Also used to...
This spade is the ideal planting companion. It can be use one-handed like a trowel, which, lets face it never really provides the leverage or depth for harvesting or planting anything more than seedlings. Or it can be used like a regular spade. The handle is made from tough spotted gum, and the blade is thick solid curved steel. The D-handle is superior...
These ruberized gardeing gloves are the best I've found. The rubber coating is thin providing maximum feel when handling tools and plants. Less need to take them off. They last a really long time (unlike the green dipped ones) - becuase the rubber is durable and the material the rubber impregnates is a stretch synthetic rather than perishable cotton. They...
Bamboo Stakes 1.5m and 1.8m long. These are indispensible for creating espaliers, used to tie the branches onto before bending and fixing onto bamboo or espalier wire. Prevents branches snapping, and allows for easy sequential bending of the branches over a few months. Bend it down a little, tie off and in a month once the tree has gotten used to it, bend...
This is our favourite pruning saw. Very sharp, and the curved design allows it to be used easily above head-height. The length of it allows for a good amount of drawer compared to a smaller folding saw. Cuts on the pull stroke, and clears the sawdust well preventing clogging up. Hard point. Hard plastic handle with room for a pole extension. The scabbard...
The curved Corona 15" scabbard fits our Bahco 14" puning saw. Durable protection, keeping the saw from becoming blunt and from cutting you. Includes a belt loop.
This secateur pouch is perfect for all sizes of secateurs. Good quality leather, stitched and riveted make it strong and durable. Much cheaper than as genuine Bahco, this pouch will protect and store your most important pruning tool. Includes both a belt loop and clip, so can slip easily onto a trouser top.
This quick and handy sharpener is ideal for secatuers. Ideal for an occasional quick touch-up, it sharpens by forming a slight burr on the blade. The size of this sharpener allows it to fit easily between the blades of an open by-pass secatuer. Also fine for general knife touch-up sharpening, but not for grafting knives.
These diamond sharpeners consist of a handle and a diamond pad, designed to keep the blade stationary and move the diamond over in a sweeping motion. No lubrication necessary. Available in different grades from fine to coarse, these can be used for touchup (start with fine and move to extra-fine) or reworking a damaged blade (start with Coarse and move to...
PACK of THREE - Superfine, Fine and Medium.These diamond sharpeners consist of a handle and a diamond pad, designed to keep the blade stationary and move the diamond over in a sweeping motion. No lubrication necessary. Available in different grades from fine to coarse, these can be used for touchup (start with fine and move to extra-fine) or reworking a...
Buddy tape is the new standard in bench grafting and budding. It's used for binding up a freshly fitted graft or to tie up a bud. It can stretch up to 6 times it's length, so a 70mm piece can bind up a relatively large stem. It has the advantage over PVC that it doenst need to be tied, as it grips to it'self. It doenst need to be manually cut off as it...
Approx 5m of Buddy tape (2.5cm wide), 70mm perforations. Enough for about 70 grafts.Buddy tape is the new standard in bench grafting and budding. It's used for binding up a freshly fitted graft or to tie up a bud. It can stretch up to 6 times it's length, so a 70mm piece can bind up a relatively large stem. It has the advantage over PVC that it doenst...
Traditional PVC tape used in budding and grafting, but it doesn't stretch like Buddy tape, so not as good. Note this tape will need to be tied when grafting or budded. Also it will need to be cut off during summer to avoid strangulation of the stem. 50M. We much prefer buddy tape.
Probably our most popular knife at our grafting workshop, this straight bladed grafting / budding knife is Italian made. The olive wood handle grips well in the hand. Carbon steel blade for superior sharpness, and a medium sized handle. Carbon blades should be wiped with a lightly oiled rag after use, and sharpened with a diamond sharpener - something...
This is the cheapest of our good grafting knives, the one we use to teach with at our grafting workshops. This straight bladed grafting / budding knife is Italian made. The red platic handle feels solid. Carbon steel blade for superior sharpness, and a medium sized handle. Carbon blades should be wiped with a lightly oiled rag after use, and sharpened...
The only Left handed grafting knife in our range.Due Buoi are an Italian knife maker and this knife has a straight blade, bark lifter and a solid medium black plastic handle. Carbon blades should be wiped with a lightly oiled rag after use, and sharpened with a diamond sharpener - something like an EZElap sharpener.
This water based non toxic sealant is used to paint an exposed cut on the scion after grafting or pruning. Grey when applied, sets to clear, almost like a glue. Use a brush or just a stick to dab it on. 300g pot.
This bitumen based sealant is used primarily to paint an exposed pruning cut or to dab the scion after grafting or pruning. Also useful for painting the lower part of a fruit tree trunk (40-50cm) to prevent rabbits nibbling. Handles easier than Tree Stac, and says more visible (black). Apply with a brush or just a stick to dab it on. 500mL tub. It comes...
This is Bahco's entry level of the Ergo range, represents great value for money. It'ss moulded plastic handle makes for a lightwieght secateur that's very gentle in the hand. Features a quality blade that cuts up to 20mm diameter, and the one-piece design means there are no parts to replace. We've found that these last very well, stay sharp and are easily...
This is Bahco's professional secateur, and you can expect this to be comfortable in your hand, cut smothly with little effort, handle tough wood and stay sharp. The moulded rubber / plastic handles are tough and have enough "give" so as to not tire the hand with frequent use. The blades are replacebale and easiliy servicable. Easily sharpened with a...
This is Bahco's professional secateur, and you can expect this to be comfortable in your hand, cut smothly with little effort, handle tough wood and stay sharp. The moulded rubber / plastic handles are tough and have enough "give" so as to not tire the hand with frequent use. The blades are replacebale and easiliy servicable. Easily sharpened with a...
LEFT HANDED. This is Bahco's professional secateur, and you can expect this to be comfortable in your hand, cut smothly with little effort, handle tough wood and stay sharp. The moulded rubber / plastic handles are tough and have enough "give" so as to not tire the hand with frequent use. The blades are replacebale and easiliy servicable. Easily sharpened...
This is Bahco's professional secateur, and you can expect this to be comfortable in your hand, cut smothly with little effort, handle tough wood and stay sharp. The moulded rubber / plastic handles are tough and have enough "give" so as to not tire the hand with frequent use. The blades are replacebale and easiliy servicable. Easily sharpened with a...
This secateur is tough and durable, the handles being made of folded steel making it cost effective as a cheap secateur or perfect as a second pair. The steel handles are virtually unbreakable even cutting oversized material, and their shape still makes it comfartable to hold and use, with the clasp at the bottom of the handles. Great value for money....
This is our basic grafting kit, ideal for a beginning grafter yet good quality to last. It contains:- our entry level grafting knife the Maserin red plastic handle - buddy tape - Bitumen wound sealant 200mLConsider adding our basic Bahco pressed steel secatuers to this pack.
An excellent sharpener for secatuers, loppers and other blades. Being double sided, it has TWO tungsten surfaces with a built in blade gaurd, ensuring safe use and longevity. It works by scraping along the blade, forming a slight burr. More of a touchup tool, and easy access for the curved blades of secatuers and loppers. Not for use with grafting knives.
This is our premium grafting kit, ideal for any grafter. It contains:- our mid range Maserin olive-wood handled grafting knife- EZElap Fine sharpener- buddy tape 5m- wound paint 200mLOne of the Bacho PX secateurs or a quality Felco secaterus would compliment this.
This is a great spade for digging and planting in the garden. The durable stainless steel heavy-duty blade is narrow and long - great for digging deeply. The attractive solid ash handle makes it comfortable to hold. The blade measures 27cm long and 14cm wide, the shape being longer and narrower than a standard spade. Total length is 100cm. Very solid but...
This is a lovely grafting knife to handle, the wooden handle feeling firm in the hand. The slight curve allows for efficient bench-grafting or field grafting alike. The point is useful for bark (crown) grafting and the carbon steel blade feels sturdy rather than flimsly. Italian made. Carbon blades should be wiped with a lightly oiled rag after use, and...
These are a plastic plant tag designed to grip a branch or limb. Blank both sides. Easy to tear apart and apply, to renew labels on your trees and plants. Can be printed on using a Thermal Printer with a 4" printer head or by hand using a permanent marker. Use a SHARPIE on both sides for best results. Usually the tag can expect to last 5 years or so in...
These traps are hung in the tree during the codling moth season (Spring to summer). The pheromone attracts the male moth where it gets stuck on adhesive, preventing the female from making viable eggs. The trap contains: 1 delta trap - folded coreflute with wires for hanging three adhesive mats three pheromone lures clear instructions. The...
These are the sticky bases and pheromone lures to refill your existing delta Trap. three adhesive mats three pheromone lures clear instructions. The adhesive mat and lure are replaced every 6-8 weeks. The trap can be checked weekly and the moths removed. If more than 15 moths are caught in a two week period, a second trap should be used. A full...
220m of biodegradable jute string in a tin with cutter.Stronger than cheaper brands of jute, this string keeps a fair tension before snapping, despite being relatively thin. Used outside in the weather it will last 2-3 years. Ideal for tying bamboo onto espalier wire, or irrigation pipe onto stakes, or tomato supports, etc. Advantage is that it's...
This is the left handed version on the basic grafting kit, ideal for any grafter. It contains:- Due Bois Left handed grafting knife- buddy tape 5m- bitumen wound paintOne of the Bacho PX secateurs or a quality Felco secaterus would compliment this.
This bitumen based sealant is used primarily to paint an exposed pruning cut or to dab the scion after grafting or pruning. Also useful for painting the lower part of a fruit tree trunk (40-50cm) to prevent rabbits nibbling. Handles easier than Tree Stac, and says more visible (black). Apply with a brush or just a stick to dab it on. 500mL tub. It comes...
This bitumen based sealant is used primarily to paint an exposed pruning cut or to dab the scion after grafting or pruning. Also useful for painting the lower part of a fruit tree trunk (40-50cm) to prevent rabbits nibbling. Handles easier than Tree Stac, and says more visible (black). Apply with a brush or just a stick to dab it on. 200mL tub. If spilled...