BLACK+DECKER GL250-GB Grass Trimmer with 23 cm Swathe and Bump Feed Line System, 250 W, Orange

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Electric trimmers with a mains lead are the cheapest option, but in a big garden there are huge advantages to going wire-free. It’s a heavy trimmer, but well balanced, with the weight of the batteries at the opposite end to the cutting head. If you have a larger, rougher garden but don’t want the hassle of a petrol trimmer, this model is a good bet. With the motor at the top of the shaft, you also don’t have a heavy cutting end to wave about, providing precision and control.

This trimmer hasn’t got what it takes to battle heavy weeds or brambles, but it’s ideal for tackling lighter stuff and grass. Designed with a powerful 40V volt battery pack the yard force hedge trimmer can run long periods of time.In addition, if you’re covering a lot of ground then battery or petrol-powered trimmers might be more suitable to avoid long cables and extension leads trailing across your garden. All in all, it’s a good choice for mid-sized gardens and, with the battery and charger included, excellent value.

The shaft adjusts to give you a range of cutting heights and angles, and the only minor niggle is that the bump to activate the line feed doesn’t work the first time, every time.Otherwise, trimmers can come with a range of useful features, including edging wheels to hold the trimmer in the right position for edging, wheeled decks that turn your trimmer into a lightweight mini-mower and plant protectors – usually thick, wire barriers that prevent you slicing into your prized perennials while you’re thinking about something else, surely one of the biggest pleasures of any garden job. The battery takes a couple of hours to charge, and we only had around 25 minutes of use from it, although you could stretch that out further by avoiding Turbo mode. Perfect for basic trimming, the Wahl Groomsman Battery–Operated Beard Trimmer gives you the freedom of cordless trimming, so you can easily trim and detail. Going cordless help you get to those hard-to-reach areas and tackle larger gardens without wires holding you back. Designed with a 45 cm blade the Hedge trimmer is suitable for medium size hedges and made with a dual-actio.