Harry Duncton

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Sunseeker Elite X5

2 weeks ago | trustedreviews.com | Harry Duncton

A powerful robot lawn mower that can deal with any situation. A very capable robot mower that does everything you want without getting too complicated, the Sunseeker Elite X5 is a well built lawn-trimming machine. About as simple as a robot like this can be to set up and use, it’s an ideal choice for someone first taking the plunge into letting a machine do the gardening for them.
DeWalt DCMST561

4 weeks ago | trustedreviews.com | Harry Duncton

A clever grass trimmer that can fold in half for easy storage. The DeWalt DCMST61 is a capable brushless string trimmer with a very clever folding section for storage. It’s undoubtably powerful but feels a bit front heavy during use. If you’re already using DeWalt 18 Volt XR batteries, this is the trimmer for you.
Yard Force iFlex 12V 3 in 1 Lawnmower and Trimmer Set

4 weeks ago | trustedreviews.com | Harry Duncton

A space-saving marvel, this kit is a mower, grass trimmer and hedge trimmer. A clever solution for small gardens with even smaller storage space, Yard Force has managed to fit a whole range of garden tools into a tiny package. You don’t just get a pint-sized mini mower for keeping your lawn trim, and Yard Force iFlex 12V 3 in 1 Lawnmower and Trimmer Set conisists of a hedge trimmer and grass trimmer too. They work fine, but build quality is a way behind the best.
Gtech GT50 Grass Edge Trimmer

4 weeks ago | trustedreviews.com | Harry Duncton

Good for the smallest of spaces. Incredibly lightweight, the Gtech GT50 is a garden tool built with small green spaces in mind. If you hate re-stringing a grass trimmer, you’ll love the plastic blades, but they don’t last for long if you hit anything harder than grass.
Yard Force LM C37B 40V Cordless Lawn Mower

1 month ago | trustedreviews.com | Harry Duncton

Great for smaller lawns, there are some neat premium features included. The Yard Force LM C37B is a capable mower that has several premium features for a reasonable price. Adjusting the cut height is easy, it comes with two batteries, and you can easily tell when the grass collection box is full, but it can be a pain to put together and fold up. If you’re already running Yard Force garden equipment, this is a solid choice.
Stihl FSA 70 R

1 month ago | trustedreviews.com | Harry Duncton

Flexible, powerful and able to cut through even tough weeds. A very powerful tool, the Stihl FSA 70 R is ergonomically designed for easy handling. It's pretty long and bulky for storage, but it's a brilliant brushcutter, able to deal with the thickest of growth with ease. For bigger jobs, this is a brilliant choice.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Cordless Whisper 38cm Grass Trimmer RY18LTX38A-0

1 month ago | trustedreviews.com | Harry Duncton

Light, quiet(ish) and simple to use. Although the name Whisper is pushing it a little bit, this trimmer is indeed quite quiet. At least the motor is. With serious amounts of power and torque in low power mode, slicing through long grass and weeds is a piece of cake. It’s comfortable to hold on to as well.
Husqvarna Aspire T28-P4A

1 month ago | trustedreviews.com | Harry Duncton

A great choice for the smaller garden. The Aspire range of gardening tools by Husqvarna all manage to provide a compact and good looking solution to grass problems. Packing down neatly and sharing batteries with hundreds of tools makes the Husqvarna Aspire T28-P4A great, but the cut width lags behind other, bigger trimmers.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Cordless Brushless 40cm Lawnmower RY18LMX40B

1 month ago | trustedreviews.com | Harry Duncton

A powerful lawn mower for medium-sized gardens. A solidly built and hugely reliable mower for medium size gardens, the Ryobi RY18LMX40B has everything you’d expect from this brand and at this price. With space for two batteries on board, three cutting speeds, and seven cutting heights, it’s ideal for regularly shaped gardens. The only drawbacks are that it’s not quite so easy to get in and out of awkward corners, and you’re parting with lots of cash if you need batteries to go with the machine.
How to edge a lawn with a grass trimmer

1 month ago | trustedreviews.com | Harry Duncton

If you want super sharp lines on the edges of your pathways and borders, you need to get edging. In the bad old days, you’d need an edging tool a bit like a spade and a huge amount of patience. Nowadays, you can get the same effect in a no time with your trusty grass trimmer. Turned on its side and with a bit of practice, you can give your lawn the sort of crisp edges they deserve.