Garden Tools
How to use a garden trimmer
Do you want to get the best from your grass trimmer? We’ve spoken to two garden experts to get their top tips and tricks for safer strimming
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The best garden hosepipes you can buy in 2024 Keep your lawn and borders watered with the best garden hoses, kits and reels, all of which have been extensively tested -
The best leaf blowers to buy in 2024 Don’t break your back raking leaves from the lawn and driveway. We’ve tested the best leaf blowers to find the right one for you -
The best garden vacuums you can buy Raking leaves and sweeping up garden debris will be a thing of the past with our pick of the best garden vacuums -
The best cordless hedge trimmers you can buy Keep your shrubs and hedges tidy without the hassle of a cable. We’ve tested the top cordless trimmers to help you find the one for you -
The best hedge trimmers you can buy Getting your hedges in shape doesn’t have to be a struggle with our pick of the best hedge trimmers, tried and tested -
recommended
Stihl FSA 80 R review: One mighty cordless strimmer With maximum weed-whacking power and a strong design, this is a superb heavy-duty strimmer£286 -
best buy
Stihl RMA 448V review: Best for big lawns It’s big, heavy and expensive, but it takes the effort out of mowing massive lawns£599 -
The best cordless strimmers and grass trimmers in 2024 Looking to trim your lawn and tackle spots your mower can’t reach? I’ve tested the top cordless grass trimmers to help you make your choice -
The best garden sprinklers for your lawn Keep your lawn looking lush and your flower beds and borders watered with the best garden sprinklers, from £10 upwards -
Best grass trimmers 2024: Tried and tested Trim and edge your garden with my pick of the best strimmers and grass trimmers -
best buy
Bosch UniversalGrassCut 18V-26-500 review: A cut above It isn’t the lightest or most ergonomic trimmer for small gardens, but it wins on all-round performance and hassle-free use£90 -
recommended
Black + Decker 18V PowerConnect Cordless Strimmer review This cordless strimmer from Black + Decker is well designed, easy to store and delivers extra performance when you need it£65 -
The best garden shredders to buy in 2024 Cut down on your trips to the tip and forget about the bonfires; bag a garden shredder and do something useful with your waste