10 Best Hedge Trimmers UK | Stihl Ryobi and More

Lightweight, well-balanced and with an incredible battery life, this hedge trimmer from Bosch is a fantastic all-rounder. It has a solid 60 cm-long blade with 20 mm teeth spacing that will make light work of tidying up your average garden. 

A lovely little addition is the integrated tip protector. This will stop you blunting the blade if you accidentally hit a wall or fence. It comes with anti-blocking technology should you reach a stubborn branch, and a two-hand safety circuit. With all these features, it's easy to see why it took our number 1 spot!

If you're looking for something powerful to take on the unruly jungle at the back of the house, then look no further than this hedge trimmer from Stihl. It's petrol powered and comes with large, widely spaced 30 mm teeth, capable of tackling the toughest of branches. 

The blade isn't too long, which is handy for keeping the weight down. This means you should still be able to maintain solid control of the tool when in use. Yes, it's expensive, but if you have a wilderness that needs to be tamed, it will get the job done! 

We've never met anyone who has 4 m+ garden hedges, but we imagine they'd be a nightmare to cut on your own. Not anymore! Kärcher has released this wonderful extendable trimmer that should make even the hardest to reach places manageable. 

It comes with a set of shoulder straps, that will definitely come in handy if you're using the tool at its full extension. Plus, the trimmer head can be tilted up to 115-degrees allowing you more freedom to be creative with your hedge designs. 

While petrol machines can be a little more effort to handle, you won't necessarily have to sacrifice ease-of-use to get more power. Just take this McCulloch trimmer as an example. It cuts efficiently and, thanks to its 22 mm teeth spacing, it can tackle a majority of garden bushes and hedgerows.

It has a soft start function that reduces start-up resistance by 40% and comes with an adjustable rear-handle for comfort. If you're looking for ultimate power without breaking the bank, this could be right up your street. 

If you're looking for precision and speed, then this long bladed model from VonHaus should see that your trimming is completed in no time. The blade moves at 1700 oscillations per minute to prevent snag and provide a smoother experience.

This trimmer comes with a 10-metre cord, which should see you around an average sized garden. Our favourite bit though? You can pick up this one for a very reasonable price, making it brilliant choice if you're working on a smaller budget. 

If you're wanting to trim hard-to-reach vines or perimeter hedges, but you don't want to go through the rigmarole of maneuvering a cord and extension cable, this model from Challenge will work perfectly. The telescopic pole adds an additional 1.2 m from your height, plus the 120-degree pivoting head makes it easy to cut at any angle. 

The only downside is that the teeth spacing is on the narrower side, meaning you might struggle if you're trying to carve your way through thick foliage. 

This trimmer from Kärcher makes swift work of small bushes and may even be capable of taking on small tree branches too. We like that this model has a double-ended blade and a small LCD screen that will warn you when you are about to run out of battery. 

It weighs in under 3 kg, so you shouldn't have any trouble hauling it around for the full 35 minutes of battery life. Admittedly, it would be nice if it had a longer running time, especially as it's one of the more expensive cordless models.

Everywhere in your garden is within reach thanks to this extendable trimmer. The pole allows for a distance of up to 2.8 m, so you'll have those steel blades effortlessly cutting through branches that only the birds will see. 

Additionally, it comes with a safety harness which will allow you to take some of the weight off your arms, as well as a two-stage safety trigger. That said, some reviewers have struggled to get the right balance when setting it up, so you'll want to be extra careful to avoid accidents. 

As far as petrol trimmers go, this product from Husqvarna is incredibly lightweight. Of course, that doesn't mean it compromises on power or efficiency. This model boasts a rotating handle and anti-vibration technology to make it more comfortable when in use. 

Furthermore, it's rather quiet, so it shouldn't cause too much disruption to your neighbors. Unfortunately, this trimmer is easily the most expensive model in our ranking, but if you have the cash, we're sure you'll be impressed!

This hedge trimmer is part of the Ryobi ONE+ family of tools, which are all compatible with the same battery and charger ports. If you own some of the other tools in this range, it may make sense to opt for this one to save you space and money.

It has a decent size blade and features an anti-jamming system to prevent accidental blocking. However, the battery and charger are not included. So, while the price looks enticing initially, it is going to rise significantly if you need to buy these separately.