How to choose a tapener for plant garters?

Today, many people are passionate about gardening and grow various crops in their vegetable gardens. To get a good and rich harvest, summer residents have to take into account many nuances of planting care. For example, certain crops need the right garter... In today's article, we will learn how to choose the right tapener for garters of plants.

Many gardeners and gardeners are faced with the task of tying plants correctly. Typically such a popular procedure is required for grapes, tomatoes, roses and many other types of crops. This work should not be neglected in any case. That's why The tapener is rightfully recognized as one of the most necessary devices at the summer cottage.

The specified tool is a special device required to properly tie the plants that need this procedure. Many varieties of this product are sold in stores. You can meet quite expensive copies, the cost of which is more than 6 thousand rubles. Many gardeners prefer to save money and buy Chinese-made models instead of expensive ones. In most cases, these tools have a democratic price tag - about 1,500 rubles. Of course, such options cannot boast of impeccable quality, so it makes no sense to count on a long service life.

Otherwise, the tapener is also called a stapler. With it, the garter process is noticeably simplified, and it takes a minimum of free time. But many summer residents believe that this tool is not necessary, and it is quite possible to do without it. It makes no sense to buy such a device if you have only a few bushes of tomatoes and cucumbers at your disposal. In this case, it is better not to spend extra money and carry out the garter with your own hands. And here if a large number of bushes are planted on the site, a special stapler can be an excellent assistant.

Many devices chrome-plated, equipped with comfortable anti-slip levers. In operation, modern tapeners show themselves to be very simple and convenient. Any summer resident can easily cope with such a device.

Modern garter staplers are manufactured to be reliable and durable. This is especially true for devices in the production of which thick metal is used. Over time, these structures do not deform, do not bend. Such copies are designed for a long service life.

Tapener is good because, working with him, the summer resident can use only one hand... In addition, a similar device greatly simplifies the process of tying branchy plants, which can be difficult to get to. Refueling A well-made stapler is easy and quick. It can be used to mark the vines with ribbons of different colors.

The design of the device in question is not too complex. The tapener is very looks like a large stapler with small staples and plastic tape. The set includes a knife for cutting off the latter. On average, this device weighs 1.5 kg. Many models are about 30 cm long.

With such additions, you can not be afraid that any of the listed parts of the device will fail. It can be easily replaced with a new, serviceable one.

A special tool for tying plants must be selected very carefully so as not to collide with a product of a weak and not very reliable design. Consider what criteria are especially important in choosing this useful device.

1. The first thing to look for when choosing a garden stapler is material from which it is made... The product must be made of high quality and dense metal. The material should not be too thin and vulnerable. This model will not last long.
2. Pay attention to consumption parameter of special polyethylene tape for one garter. Most gardeners choose the more economical options.
3. It is worth considering and overrun probability the above tape. This is an important component and should not be underestimated.
4. Consider mass garden stapler. The device should not be too heavy. It will be inconvenient to use massive models, especially if a fragile woman plans to take care of the garden and vegetable garden. Fortunately, most modern tapeners are made light, and rarely exceed the 1.5 kg mark.
5. Make sure you convenient to use the selected tool. Hold it in your hands. If the tapener fits well in the hand and does not create unpleasant sensations, then you can safely buy it.
6. It is recommended to take products in which anti-slip coatings on buttons and levers. It is much more convenient to use such devices. Most often, special rubberized materials are used that do not slip at all.
7. Today staplers of this type presented in a wide range... They are produced by many big brands. If you want to buy a really high quality and durable model, it is better to give preference to a branded product. If the service life of the tool is not so important to you (you are ready to buy a new one for the next season), and you want to save more, then you can opt for a cheaper Chinese product.
8. It is recommended to purchase similar devices for garters of plants. in specialized stores. Only in such places can you check the product before buying and find the original branded product. It is advisable to buy equipment accompanied by a warranty card.

Before starting the garter planting in the garden or vegetable garden, it is important to properly prepare the tool. Let us analyze in stages how this should be done.

1. Take a tapener. Open the cover located on its body.
2. You need to carefully tuck a special tape into the open compartment. Its end must be brought closer to a special distribution place in the device.
3. Bend the ribbon that will be fed from the device up and pull it about 1 cm into the special groove on the metal part.
4. The correct gardening tool must be positioned in the hand so that its lever is directed upward.
5. You will need to press a small handle, and then pull out a long spring with a special pin, which is responsible for feeding the staple.
6. You will need to insert staples into the free space. Their sharp points should "point" upwards. Align the spring to its previous correct position until you hear a characteristic click.

After all the steps taken, we can assume that the device is ready for further work. The main thing is to act carefully so as not to damage the important connections of the instrument.

This technique works simply. Having prepared the instrument for further manipulations, it should be brought to plants in need of a garter... The edge of the ribbon will need to be brought to the vine to be fixed.During the feeding phase, the tucked plastic tape will wrap the branches. Next step of action - pressing the lever with which the tool is equipped. A small bracket will hold the tape securely in place. The design has a built-in knife that will cut it at the distance provided by the existing mechanism.

The operation of the device is simple and straightforward... However, gardeners are still advised study the instruction manual of the purchased equipment... All the nuances and features of using a particular device will be reflected there, so this stage should not be neglected.

Today, many summer residents have begun to turn to the use of the considered garden tool. It greatly facilitates the solution of many tasks, which makes it in demand. People leave a variety of reviews about staplers of this type. Among them there are both enthusiastic and disappointed. First, let's consider what good buyers have noted for themselves in the operation of tapeners:

• most gardeners and summer residents were delighted with the speed of the tool - with it, the garter procedure took very little time;
• the devices are lightweight, so it is very convenient to work with them, which made many summer residents happy;
• people could not help but note the elementary operation of such equipment - every user can deal with it;
• the reliability and durability of metal structures was appreciated by summer residents who bought expensive tools from well-known brands.

Most gardeners and gardeners were pleasantly surprised that when working with a tapener, one hand remains free. This only adds to the convenience of the considered technique, thanks to which users have freed up a lot of free time.

Summer residents noticed certain weaknesses in such equipment. Consider which ones:

• consumables (ribbon and paper clips), without which the work of a high-quality garden stapler can not do, seemed quite expensive to many users;
• upset gardeners and the fact that the plastic tape used after use does not dissolve in the soil;
• some models of branded staplers are very expensive, which could not but upset summer residents who are not ready to spend a lot on such devices;
• the quality of cheap Chinese tapeners is another drawback noticed by users, as such equipment breaks down quickly and often.

Some gardeners did not notice a single drawback behind the considered tools.... Of course, a lot depends on where and what stapler was purchased. If the tool was originally made by unscrupulous manufacturers, then it will last less. It is also necessary to use the tapener correctly so that it does not disappoint its owner.

Let's take a look at some useful tips for working with tapers.

1. When installing the spring in the tool preparation, be sure to wait for a click. He will be a signal that you are doing everything right.
2. Firms that produce modern tapeners produce ribbons for them, made in different colors. This can be very convenient for the gardener. With the help of various colors, it will be possible to designate important areas of the plants.
3. The tapes can be of different widths - 0.11 and 0.25 mm. Variants with the most modest parameters are suitable for tying fragile zones of plants and vines. The widest belts are designed to work with thicker stems and branches.

For an overview of the TB-F taper, see the following video.