Hedge Trimmers

Learn more about hedge trimmers

Hedge trimmers are used for cutting, shaping and maintenance work across garden and landscaping jobs - large and small. The right choice depends on the hedge, the access you have and how long you expect to be using the tool.

For commercial and repeat use, it helps to check the product specifications before you buy. That’s where you can confirm blade length, cutting capacity, included accessories and compatibility with hedge trimmer blades, hedge trimmer replacement blades and hedge trimmer attachments.

If you are buying for site work, property maintenance or landscaping, plan for service and backup as well. Look at how the tool fits your existing battery platform, how you will store it between jobs and whether you need a hedge trimmer kit for a wider set of tasks.

Typical uses

• Petrol hedge trimmers suit longer sessions and larger sites where you need power and no reliance on a socket or battery.

• Cordless hedge trimmers give you cable free movement around a property, with run time set by the battery.

• Electric hedge trimmers work well for steady, mains powered cutting close to a power source.

• Long reach hedge trimmers and pole hedge trimmers help you reach tall hedges and wide tops without using a ladder.

How to choose the right hedge trimmer

• Start with the power source. Petrol gives you strong output for longer runs and thicker growth, but it is heavier and louder. Cordless gives you freedom to move around the building or property, with run time governed by battery capacity. Corded electric is lighter and steady for mains powered work, though you stay tied to a lead and a power source.

• Check blade length and cutter spacing. Longer blades cover more per pass on larger hedges such as conifer and laurel. Shorter blades give more control for box and detailed shaping. Wider spaced cutters are better for thicker branches, so choose a hedge trimmer for thick hedges if that is your day to day work.

• Check cutting capacity against the thickness you deal with most often.

• Weigh access, noise and weight against how long you will be using the tool in one go.

• Check the handle layout and safety features so the tool stays comfortable over a full day.

• Confirm battery compatibility where relevant, so it fits any platform you already run.

Before you order

• Check the product specifications for blade type, included accessories, replacement blades and any attachments, so you know what’s in the box and how the tool fits the work ahead.

• Confirm compatibility before you buy, especially on cordless models, so the battery and charger match the platform you already use.

• Confirm the model suits the hedge size, thickness and finish you need.

• Plan for hedge trimmer maintenance, keep blades clean and sharp to avoid ragged cuts and rust, and dispose of worn blades in the correct way.

Explore our range of hedge trimmers

Browse hedge trimmers by use, reach, power type and cutting performance, from petrol hedge trimmers to cordless hedge trimmers we have what you need. 

You’ll find expert advice across a nationwide branch network, Click & Collect, trade accounts for trade-only prices, and reliable stock availability to help you keep work moving. Use the range to compare options, then order the hedge trimmer that fits the work and your existing kit.