If you have a large amount of hedging to cut, you may want to consider investing in a powered hedgetrimmer. This makes the task of cutting hedges much quicker and requires far less effort than manual shears. Before buying a trimmer, there are a number of features that you should be aware of:
Blade Length
- Blades are usually 40-60 cm (16-24 in) long
- A longer blade reduces the time that it will take to cut a hedge
- A long blade will make it easy to reach across a wide hedge or up to a tall one
- The longer the blade, the heavier the trimmer and the less likely it is to be well balanced
Blade Style and Action
- Blades may be single- or double-sided
- Double-sided blades reduce cutting time
- Single-blades are easier to control – useful for shaping a hedge
- Double-action blades that move in opposite directions cut twiggy hedges more efficiently
- Widely spaced blades are more efficient at cutting thicker twigs
- Narrowly spaced blades produce a smoother, finer finish
Power Options
Hedgetrimmers may be found in petrol-powered versions and mains-operated or rechargeable electric models. The pros and cons of all three are discussed in the table below.
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