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Best power tools to use in the garden
Kit to help you tidy and maintain your outdoor spaces
Great for clearing large open lawns, this leaf blower has a wide tube and plenty of power. You can also quickly and easily reduce the power if required by switching to a different mode.
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Especially easy to use, this corded trimmer cuts through substantial branches with ease, leaving neatly sliced stems behind. It has a long 70cm blade, so is best for larger hedges.
Kärcher LTR 18-30 cordless grass trimmer
A grass trimmer like this is useful for tackling parts of the lawn that a mower can’t reach. This cordless model has a telescopic handle and a pivoting head for awkward angles, and should run for up to 30 minutes on one charge.
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Batavia Maxxheat 2000W 4-in-1 weeder
This odd-looking gadget is a thermal weed gun. You use it to clear weeds without having to use herbicides, which can damage the environment. The Batavia Maxxheat can double up as a lighter too.
Nilfisk C135 pressure washer – 1700W
You can use this 115 bar pressure washer to clean anything from stonework and decking, to greenhouses and vehicles. It’s loud and heavy, but has a built-in trolley and a convenient 8 metre-long hose, as well as several nozzle attachments.
