Garden Tools
The best hedge trimmers, tried and tested
Getting your hedges in shape doesn’t have to be a struggle with my pick of the best hedge trimmers, tried and tested
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Bosch AdvancedHedgeCut 36V-65-28: Big Bosch bosses bulky bushes The Bosch AdvancedHedgeCut 36V-65-28’s long blade and great ergonomics make it a hit for trimming tall and deep hedges£325 -
EGO HT5110E: Big capacity, big price EGO’s clever HT5110E hedge trimmer has some fine features and impeccable build quality, but it’s a big, expensive machine£435 -
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Ryobi ONE+ RY18HT40B: Easy on the wallet The bargain Ryobi ONE+ RY18HT40B compact hedge trimmer is far more effective than you’d expect at this price£99 -
Vonhaus G-Series 40V Max: Seriously cheap but a little weedy The Vonhaus G-Series 20V Max is a spectacularly cheap but slightly underpowered trimmer for lightweight garden duties£60 -
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Stihl HSA 50: One of the best hedge trimmers on sale today The Stihl HSA 50 is a brilliant mid-weight hedge trimmer and a staggeringly good all-rounder£259 -
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Flymo 18V UltraTrim 300 review: This feature-laden strimmer is impressive performer Great value Flymo boasts decent cutting ability for the price – but no edging ability£190 -
VonHaus 36V Cordless 2-in-1 Grass Trimmer & Brush Cutter review: This powerful bargain comes with compromises It’s hard to ignore the price tag, and the VonHaus 36V Cordless 2-in-1 trimmer does lots well – but there are some things you should know£125 -
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Ryobi RY18LT23A-0 review: A small strimmer with impressive performance Can a £60 strimmer really cut the mustard? The Ryobi RY18LT23A-0 turns cheap trimming on its head£60 -
The best cordless hedge trimmers, from my testing Keep your shrubs and hedges tidy without the hassle of a cable. I’ve tested the top cordless trimmers to help you find the one for your budget and garden -
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Stihl FSA 50 grass trimmer review: A serene strimmer Stihl’s battery-operated grass trimmer is easy on the back - and on the ears£239 -
EGO ST1511E-T review: One of the toughest grass trimmers around With a huge 56V battery providing petrol-power capabilities, the EGO ST1511E-T is one impressive performer£359