Keeping on top of tall and wide hedges can be challenging, even for professionals. From keeping your balance on top of a ladder, to struggling to reach across wide hedges or down tight spaces - maintenance is necessary, but is no easy task.
To help address these challenges and make the job easier, having the right equipment is a great start! The 520iHT4, 520iHE3 & 525HE4 Pole Hedge Trimmers are the perfect tools for the job, giving maximum flexibility without needing ladders or specialist tools. Ranging between 3.5m and 4.5m reach, large trimmer blades and angle-adjustable heads, no hedge is too tall or wide.
If you find yourself stuck when it comes to trimming tall or wide hedges, here are the best ways to get started.
How To Trim Tall Hedges
Tall hedges are very common as they provide privacy and often form part of the overall garden design. They often require a ladder to reach the top, so if you find yourself regularly needing to bring out the steps, then a pole hedge trimmer can save you time and effort, although you’ll need them for hedges exceeding 4.5m in height. Better yet, with both petrol and battery-powered hedge trimmers available to choose from, you can select a model that’s appropriate for you, whether that’s battery-power for built-up residential areas that call for something quiet, or raw petrol power for those more demanding tasks.
Using a Standard Hedge Trimmer
When using a standard hedge trimmer instead of a pole style, you’ll likely need to use ladders and even scaffolding to get to work. As the angle is fixed on the trimmer and your reach is limited, opt for a cable-free hedge trimmer to avoid any potential trips or cable cuts. As with a pole hedge trimmer, work your way from the top of the hedge down.
How To Trim Wide Hedges
While tall hedges can be wide, most wide hedges tend to be reasonably short in stature. Box is one of the most popular choices for low and wide hedges thanks to its dense foliage and use in topiary in more formal gardens. While ladders and planks are often used as scaffolding to work across wide hedges when using traditional hedge trimmers, pole hedge trimmers with an extendable reach are a great option to trim wider hedges while keeping your feet planted firmly on the ground.
How About Trimming Hard-To-Reach Hedges?
Sometimes, it’s not so much the hedge that’s the challenge, but its location. A Telescopic Hedge Trimmer makes it possible to reach hedges positioned behind:
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Planted borders
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Veggie gardens
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Walls, fences and shrubs
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Ponds and streams
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Along roadsides
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Farmland
The 520iHE3 and 520iHT4 Battery Pole Hedge Trimmers feature a perfectly positioned battery to improve comfort and manoeuvrability while on the job. Being battery-powered, they also have reduced vibrations, lower noise output and zero direct emissions.
For those looking for a pole hedge trimmer to use daily with their greenspace or landscaping business, the 525HE4 petrol hedge trimmer provides maximum power and precision as the engine acts as a counterweight, providing more fluid movement.
Your Journey To Better Hedge Trimming
There’s a tool for every situation, with a wide variety of hedge trimmers available ranging from entry-level machines to professional use. When it comes to maintaining tall and wide hedges, pole hedge trimmers are the perfect choice for use around your backyard, or for landscaping professionals to improve output and precision while reducing the number of tools and accessories needing to be carried from property to property.
Ready to find your perfect match? View all of our hedge trimmers online today or visit your local Husqvarna dealer, who will talk you through your options.