If you want a no-nonsense 45cm cordless hedge trimmer that looks good and works well, waltz right this way.

The other massive benefit is the weight of this model, making it easy to use without too much physical exertion. Granted, branding and looks shouldn’t play a part in choosing garden gear, but every time I see a WORX product I just want to get my hands on it (witness the company’s LeafJet blower or Landroid M500 robot mower). The motor is not the biggest but is well powered for this length of blade and the lighter hedge trimming it is designed for.There are three things that come in the box; the main unit, the 10 m power cable and the instruction manual. The hard plastic case was designed to ensure continuous airflow that cools the motor, allowing it to keep running at optimum levels for longer periods of time. Although I didn’t notice at the time, the hand I had on the on/off trigger was pretty shaky for a while after using the trimmer. For that sort of work you are going to need something more robust with a bigger blade, motor and sawing function. After spending over a year living out of a backpack, she decided that a life spent behind a desk was not for her.

While it’s only the smallest of the Bosch hedge cutter line, it still delivers amazing performance thanks to its 420W motor and should cut easily through most hedges found in the average UK garden. Even thought this is a relatively cheap hedge trimmer it is good to know that there is a warranty to back it up should anything go wrong.

According to somewhere on the internet, hedges have been with us since the Neolithic Age, roughly 2,000 to 4,000 years BC.

The Bosch AHS 50-16 electric hedge cutter is lightweight and comfortable to use, complete with soft grip handles. As you can see, it truly is the smallest hedge cutter from Bosch, designed for only small hedges that need light pruning. Surprisingly quiet for such a powerful beast and has made the garden so much easier to manage…I highly recommend this as it has so many uses apart from cutting the hedges…I use it on grass I can’t get my mower around, thick weeds, and my bloody neighbours overhanging tree.

Does the job, but the cord can come in the way when using it, which is not very safe as you can accidentally cut it. I wore a hard hat and protective eyewear, and of course you should wear sturdy shoes and avoid loose-fitting clothing. The H50-24V comes with a 24v lithium ion battery and charger, plus a plastic sheath that may just be part of the packaging. Considering its size and weight, the Bosch AHS 45-16 has outstanding cutting performance and a no-load stroke rate of 3400 spm. Once I began to use the hedge trimmer, I found it extremely easy to get to grips with – this seems to be a running theme with a lot of Bosch products.