Having trees scattered over our land and hedges surrounding it gives a certain charm to the house. But, the trees grow and, if they are not maintained properly, they will quickly lose their beauty. Maintaining your hedges and trees is important for aesthetics and to help keep them healthy.
As with all work in a house, exterior or interior, it is necessary to have equipment that is both solid and adequate. There is no point in buying the cheapest product if it is not at all suitable for your needs. It is better to acquire an accessory that is a little more expensive but that will last over time and above all that will suit you.
Regarding the maintenance of your trees and your hedges, it is essential to carry out a small refreshing cut from time to time. For this, there is a very practical tool, the hedge trimmer. It is one of the essential tools of the good gardener. It turns out to be very practical and has a multitude of advantages that make the task easier.
There are two types of hedge trimmers on the market. There are electric hedge trimmers and so-called thermal petrol hedge trimmers. Each has been designed to meet very specific needs. Thus, in order to be sure of acquiring the right model, there are certain criteria to watch out for when choosing the right hedge trimmer.
The electric hedge trimmer will be used more on a small area, with a thin hedge to work on. The tooth spacing is smaller than on a petrol hedge trimmer.
The electric hedge trimmer is very easy to use. In terms of security, it is a very safe tool. It has a safety handle and traditional operation. So even the most novice in the field can use it. The user can use the rotating handle for more comfort when cutting.
Compared to the thermal hedge trimmer, the electric model is much less noisy. Compared to the thermal hedge trimmer, the electric model is much less noisy. In addition, this tool is very light compared to the thermal model. Indeed, it weighs between 2 and 6 kg.
You have the choice between two types of models:corded and battery-powered. The corded model will be more suitable for people with a small plot.
Indeed, you must have a power outlet not far from the garden and the wire gives you an autonomy of 30 to 40 linear meters and limits you in height to 3 meters. On the other hand, it is important to carry the yarn over your shoulder and let it fall down your back. This will prevent you from accidentally cutting the wire and getting electrocuted.
The cordless model gives you more ease to work. Battery life is needed to get all your pruning work done without risking breaking down along the way.
To choose the best electric hedge trimmer, you must therefore take into account all the parameters related to your needs but also to your connection capacity.
The petrol hedge trimmer is a more professional model. Obviously, it can be used by all users, but the need differs from electric. The gasoline model has a wider tooth gap than the electric. Because of this, it is best suited for pruning trees with large branches. Because of this, it is much more powerful than electric.
Like the electric device, the hedge trimmer has a safe handle and simple operation. This model also has the rotating handle for more comfort when trimming your hedge. This model is heavier than the previous one. It weighs between 4 and 7 kg.
