The Einhell GE-CH 36/65 Li-Solo cordless hedge trimmer is a powerful tool which operates without a cable thanks to Power X-Change. Despite using a petrol engine and fuel source, this trimmer emits very little noise and produces clean exhaust emissions. One drawback of this electric trimmer is that is a corded model, but the 10-metre cable should provide you with all the reach you need. The 2ah batteries are at the lower end of the scale but may be all you need (depending on the amount of hedge that needs trimming). This type of hedge trimmer will usually offer you a fixed minimum length of around two metres, which can then be extended slightly.

The Einhell GE-CH1846Li hedge trimmer is powerful, reliable and ideal for trimming hedges, shrubs and bushes. It has a see through hand guard which allows full visibility of cutting blades and has ProSilence technology.The corded design of this trimmer makes it particularly powerful and ideal for aggressive cutting through tougher materials. These two tools have similar functions, but a pole saw offers little in the way of cutting accuracy. This cordless long handled hedge trimmer can also be powered with any compatible battery from the Power-X-Change system. Many people make the mistake of trimming hedges in the colder months, only to find they have been too heavy-handed in their approach and caused damage to the plant. In short, cutting capacity defines the maximum diameter of branches you can expect to cut through with a hedge trimmer.

Powerful– With the 18 V Lithium-ion battery you can continually use this pruner without interruption. The 150-degree head can also be adjusted to cope with various pruning and trimming tasks and will come in particularly useful when dealing with taller hedges and shrubbery.Just what I wanted Wanted one of these last year, but could not find one unless I wanted to pay silly money! The Bosch UniversalHedgeCut 60 Electric Hedgecutter provides a powerful performance, perfect for trimming medium sized hedges quickly and quietly. The pivoting head also provides you with four positions to prune and cut with, with the 45cm cutting length perfect for bigger tasks. This hedge trimmer is also easy to handle, with a very lightweight build and one-handed operation possible.

However, bear in mind that the longer you extend your trimmer pole, the more difficult it will be to control. This 2-in-1 chainsaw and extended reach hedge trimmer from VonHaus is ideal for those who need to tackle a broader range of gardening tasks.

This extendable telescopic trimmer can be effectively used to trim tall hedges and hard to reach shrubbery, with the pole extending to a maximum length of 2. Pole hedge trimmers are also great for trimming shrubs and low hedges without needing to bend down, which makes them perfect for any job. This product carries a full 3 year manufacturers warranty covering both faulty materials and faulty workmanship, it does not cover general wear and tear or damage, batteries, blades, bulbs and other consumables. The telescopic handle easily extends to provide you with sufficient reach for cutting the very tops of hedgerows, while the 6-position cutting head means you can always enjoy precise results.