As parts of the UK continue to enjoy an Indian summer this year, there is no excuse for not getting out in the garden for a final clear up before autumn arrives. Before the leaves start to fall, now is a great time to tidy all those bushes and borders in your garden.

The scene that follows however can be a large pile of stems and prunings from your shrubs that need to be dealt with. You now have a choice; do you bag it up for the "green collection" which can be time-consuming and also like throwing money away. Alternatively, by investing in a garden shredder, you can reduce your valuable garden waste in size, recycle it and reuse it around the garden. Not only will you be tidying up, you will also be adding to that all important special ingr...

Suitable for topiary and general gardening, a hedge trimmer from Efco will give the perfect result thanks to the cleanest of cutting actions.  These machines feature excellent blend of power and ease of handling and operation; tools anyone can use, young or old, beginner or expert.  Efco's quality blades are guaranteed to give a clean cut, indispensible both for the visual end result and for the health of the plant.

Guide to Hedge Trimmer Selection  

For tending and cutting hedges with small trunks located near to houses, even in spaces where access may be difficult, the best option is an electric hedge trimmer rated 600 or 700 watts, guaranteeing agility, easy handling and minimal noise.  Alternatively, professional hedge trimmers are just w...