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A power hedge trimmer falls into the “nice to have” category, as you can certainly get by with shears when you are first starting your business. Make some room in your budget as soon as you can, though, as a hedge trimmer is a real time saver.

There are a few different options to consider when you make your purchase:

Length: You can choose a cutting blade from 18 to 40 inches long. The longer blades require more skill to use, so if you are just starting out, stick with 30 inches or less.

The easy-reach model has a long shaft and looks like a line edger with a hedge trimmer attachment (in fact, you can buy a multi-head unit with both hedge trimmer and line edger attachments). This style is indispensable for trimming high hedges or shrubs. It comes with a cutting blade between 20 and 25 inches long.

Single- or double-sided blades: Double-sided cutting blades can be useful, but many people prefer a single blade. The choice is yours; try out both styles if you are not sure which is right for you.

Articulating blade: This is only an option with the easy-reach models. Depending on the model, you can change the angle of the blade from 0 to 150 degrees to accommodate what you are cutting.

Best names: Shindaiwa, Echo, Redmax, Stihl, Husqvarna.

Author’s recommendation: Shindaiwa AH230 articulated, double-sided, easy reach.