New hedges have the best chances of survival and becoming
firmly established if planted in autumn.
Evergreen hedges generally grow faster than
deciduous so they will need trimming at least once a year – preferably twice.
Cobra has a range of electric, petrol and battery
hedgetrimmers for when the hedge becomes unruly.
Cobra has two electric models in its range. These are a 55cm
blade width and 60cm. For more awkward jobs and trickier hedges there is the
LRH40E long reach hedgetrimmer, which has an articulating head and maximum
length of 185cm. Alternatively, in the petrol options, there is a 62cm or the
long reach model comes with the choice of a Cobra or Kawasaki engine.
The latest additions to the Cobra hedgetrimmers are
lithium-ion powered for extra cordless convenience. These have options of a
50cm 24volt model (the H5024V) or a 55cm 40 volt (the H5540VZ). The batteries
on these are interchangeable with other Cobra products too.
When dealing with hedges it’s important to remember a few key points:
1. It is illegal to disturb nesting birds so it is best to
leave pruning until autumn and check the hedge thoroughly for wildlife before
cutting
2. Always remember safety comes first when
trimming a hedge – never use
hedge trimmers in wet conditions
3. Keep any chords untangled and out the way to avoid
tripping
4. For extra protection make sure you wear safety goggles and
sturdy gloves.
For more information about Cobra, please visit www.cobragarden.co.uk.
