Burgon & Ball Half Moon Lawn Edger with Serrated Head, Stainless Steel | RHS Endorsed | Garden Tool

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If you’ve got very small, circular flower beds, you may need to consider a particularly narrow lawn edger under 20cm . However, the majority of scoop-cut edgers offer a good balance between size – for covering larger distances – and manoeuvrability – for managing curves. Lawn edgers tend to be either manual tools, or powered by petrol or electricity. Each power source has its advantages and disadvantages. Manual Edgers Electric – These edgers are usually marketed as grass trimmers. You’ll find cordless battery-powered versions, as well as corded tools for larger areas. Cordless edgers will be powerful enough for most average-sized gardens. Turning to the blade itself, the half-moon shape makes it easy to cut a straight, sharp line into the lawn and the self-sharpening blade is refreshingly low maintenance. If you often struggle to find tools with a shaft which is long enough for you, buying tool heads separately can allow you to fit them onto a longer shaft. You don’t get lumbered with the shaft which is already attached to the lawn edger.

With a comfortable non-slip handle, this edger isn’t too taxing too use; however, the T-bar is a little on the small side. For those gardeners with larger hands, there may not be quite enough room to hold the handle as one might like. On the flip side, the foot ledges are generously sized, making it easy to push the blade into the soil. We think the Wilkinson Sword lawn edger is particularly suited to tough clay and chalk soils, where you should be able to get precision results on your lawns and flowerbeds. There’s also a slightly cheaper version available with a carbon steel blade. Manual – A manual lawn edger has a long wooden or metal shaft, usually with a T- or D-grip handle. In general, these edgers have a semi-circular head with a rounded bottom, although some look like angled spade heads. The bottom will have a sharp edge and there will be a small foothold at the top that you step on to apply pressure.However, petrol powered lawn edgers can be both heavy and noisy, and they’ll also need regular maintenance. Gas – There are also edging machines available that are powered by gas, but these are generally used by professional landscapers. Petrol lawn edgers are effective and powerful machines. Plus, there’s no cord to worry about getting tangled up in or accidentally cutting through! But, fortunately, this is where the humble lawn edger comes into its own! A lawn edger will give your lawn that well-polished finish; creating a clean line between the grass and flowerbed or patio.

Complete with a round, ergonomic handle, designed to be comfortable and reliable, this lawn edger also provides 4 x the grip of traditional D-handle tools. Bear in mind that comfort doesn’t only depend on the ergonomics of the handle, but also the weight of the machine. Petrol edgers can be heavy which may make them harder to use for prolonged periods. Construction – Whether a manual or electric lawn edger, you’ll want to choose one that feels solid and well constructed. Make sure it isn’t flimsy or wobbly and, if it requires assembly before use, read the instructions carefully when putting it together.FYI – The product details in the specification table above have been calculated with the Wolf Garten handle included. The reason it’s so light is that the tubular shaft is made from steel, cutting out the weight that other solid-wood shafts bring. The carbon steel head doesn’t add much weight, whilst still cutting firmly into soft ground to create neat edges. What’s more, you’ll have to refuel them – frequency of refuelling depends on the capacity of their fuel tank. Due to their industrial-level power, petrol lawn edgers are best suited to large plots of land. Electric Lawn Edgers

There’s nothing worse than having a perfectly mown lawn which is being visually hampered by a jagged and uneven lawn edge. Thanks to this edger’s lightweight design, it’s pretty comfortable to use for extended periods, and the wooden handle provides good grip even in the rain. It doesn’t have a padded handle, and nor is it ergonomically shaped, so you may find it’s more comfortable to use with gloves over extended periods.

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Cordless lawn edgers are convenient because you’re not limited on where you can use them, and they’re more lightweight than cordless petrol models. The downside is that the battery will need regular recharging and may not last for more than 30 minutes As a result, if you have a very large lawn that you need to edge, a battery-powered model may not be the most practical.