For those who are not accustomed to the humble Hedge trimmer, they come in double-sided and single-sided versions along with either petrol, cordless or electric power options. The most popular choice is the double-sided hedgetrimmer which is the best option for domestic users, the cutting blades run along both sides, and they are suitable for the bulk of hedge maintenance jobs. A single-sided hedgecutter like the Stihl HS87 R is aimed at commercial users, they are ideal for cutting long straight ornamental hedges or mazes with one stationery blade and a single cutting blade. Long reach hedge trimmers are pole mounted trimmers allowing the user to trim tall hedges from ground level.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Practical hedgetrimmer features include a rotating handle for quickly switching cutting directions, this reduces strain on wrists and shoulders along with getting the job completed quickly. Variable controls allow the user to adjust the cutting speed when encountering hardier varieties. Blade covers protect the user and blade from damage when transporting.
Tooth spacing is the gap in between each blade tooth. The wider the gap the thicker vegetation your hedge trimmer can cut. For smoothing and shaping regularly maintained hedges a 16-20mm gap with should be adequate, for mature or unruly hedges a gap of 25mm or wide may be advisable.
If you have a garden with a small hedge to trim purchasing an electric hedgetrimmer will do the suffice without being pricey. For smaller gardens power cords are not restrictive and the simplicity of plugging in and getting to work is appealing to busy gardeners. The basic models are simple to use and include a hand guard and single speed trigger. The more expensive models can combine a rotating handle or variable speed trigger, and the affordable AL-KO HT550 features the AL-KO safety cable which prevents the cable from ever being cut, ensuring optimal operator safety.
For light maintenance, topiary and shaping container hedge-like Buxus a cordless hand shear is an excellent tool. Supplied with a battery and charger, the compact hand-held trimmers can be readily charged for when you need them. We sell a range of cordless shears on our website, available such as the Stiga SGM 102 AE Multimate have additional accessories such as a grass edge trimmer and pruner disc for cutting back woody stems.
Cordless hedgetrimmers provide users with the freedom to move around the garden without the restriction of power cables. Batteries can be recharged after use ready for a quick start when the next trim is due. Larger voltage models such as the 56V Ego, 60v Toro or Stiga’s 500-700-900 series can match the power of a small petrol engine without the mess, noise, or fumes. Cordless tools are better for the environment with the added bonus that the battery and chargers’ power all the tools in that specific range.
Seasoned gardeners and commercial users may prefer a petrol hedgetrimmer. The premium design features and assisted manoeuvrability which usually come included with petrol engine hedge trimmers make them a worthwhile investment. The Mountfield MHT 2322 is a popular choice with robust double reciprocating blades, a twist grip handle and comes supplied with a 2 Stroke Oil/Petrol Mixing Bottle.
All in one multi tools are an excellent investment if you have a variety of trimming and pruning jobs in the garden. The attachments are quick to switch from hedge trimmer to pruning saw with the added bonus of the extension bar to allow the user to work with their feet safely on the ground. A combination tool can save on both storage space and your wallet with at least two garden tools combined in the single power unit.