It is so attractive to see a home surrounded by a beautifully groomed hedge. Hedging is indeed the best choice of a garden boundary. Not only is it attractive, but it is completely 'green' in the environmental sense of the word. The only drawback is that hedges need regular maintenance. With a bosch hedge trimmer however, the job is easy.

There are plenty of brands that manufacture and distribute hedge trimmers, but Bosch products have stood the test of time. Even if you have to pay a few dollars extra, rather choose Bosch because your investment will pay off in the long run. A hedge trimmer should be dependable, easy to use, and resilient.

Bosch makes a large range of hedge trimmers, all of which are built for different workloads. You can choose electrical ones or cordless ones. All are ergonomically designed and are available in various power ratings and sizes.

Electric hedge trimmers are often the preferred choice because they are quiet and very easy to use. If your garden is large, you might have to use an extension cord in order to reach all the hedges. As with all electric power tools, be sure to use your electric hedge trimmer with a circuit breaker.

Sometimes a cordless trimmer is more practical than an electric one, especially in hard to reach places. The cable can get in the way, making the job somewhat frustrating. Cordless trimmers are lighter in weight which gives increased movement and flexibility while cutting. They are also very easy to maneuver if the hedge has shapes.

If a hedge is very high, you will probably need to use a Bosch long-reach cutter. This makes the job easier and, more importantly, safer. In the past, long-reach trimmers were very heavy and were powered by petrol. The only people who could use these cumbersome machines were professional garden services. Today, Bosch has long-reach cutters that are streamlined and much lighter, making it possible for homeowners to do the job themselves.

When buying a trimmer, you must take into account the physical strength of the person who will be operating it. Because weight various between models, this is a very important factor. A strong, healthy man would be able to cope with a heavy trimmer, but a woman or adolescent will struggle. For women gardeners, a light-weight cutter is essential.

The length of the blade is another important aspect. Blades usually vary in lengths from 13 inches up to 40 inches. The bigger blades are meant to be used on really large hedges. For example, in the case of an office building that is surrounded by thick, wide hedging, a big blade will be needed. Other commercial buildings that feature a large amount of hedging will also need to be maintained with a long blade. For the average garden hedge, a 16 inch blade is usually adequate.

If you go online, you can see clear photographs of each bosch hedge trimmer. The price and specifications will also be clearly displayed. Before buying, it would be a good idea to visit a Bosch stockist in your area so that you can actually hold the trimmer to check that the weight and size are suitable.