Keep your greenery in bounds with edgers, trimmers and other tools that turn lush growth into tidy landscapes.
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Custom conversion
Just push a button to switch the 7.5-pound Black and Decker 40V Max Lithium High Performance Trimmer/Edger from string trimmer to edger. Its telescopic pole gives the operator a custom fit. $176; includes battery and charger. (800) 697-3277; sears.com.
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Quick change
Toggle between two functions with a Toro 51487 24V Max Lithium Ion 12-inch Cordless Trimmer/Edger. The trim line adjusts automatically with an auto-feed, and a guide wheel keeps you on track. $170. (888) 384-9939; toro.com.
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Triple play
Opt for trimming, mowing or edging with a Black and Decker 20V Max Lithium 12-inch 3-in-1 Compact Mower. The lightweight, battery-powered mower manages dense grass, awkward inclines and hard-to-mow spots, then converts easily for edgework. $149; comes with two batteries. (888) 280-3321; amazon.com.
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Reach out
A three-position pivoting head and a 6-foot telescoping pole on the GreenWorks G-Max 40V 20-inch Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer make it easy to trim tall hedges from underneath and over the top. $180; includes battery and charger. (877) 718-6750; tractorsupply.com.
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Cutting hedge
Control dense and wide hedges with the powerful reach of a Black and Decker 40V Max Lithium 24-inch Hedge Trimmer. It can tackle branches up to ¾ inch thick. $78 for tool only. (866) 577-0663; tylertool.com.
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Transformer
With optional attachments, the Ryobi 40V-X Expand-it Cordless String Trimmer converts to an edger, cultivator or blower. It features a strong, twisted dual line and a variable-speed trigger to cut an area up to 15 inches wide through thick growth. $99 for string trimmer; battery, charger and attachments not included. (800) 466-3337; homedepot.com.
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Yard dominator
People with big yards need big tools. The GreenWorks Pro Trimmer has a 16-inch cutting swath and an 80-volt lithium-ion battery as powerful as a 30cc gas engine. $300; includes battery and charger. (800) 221-0516; northerntool.com.
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Long reach
Cut up to 100 branches on a single charge of the Black and Decker LPP120 20V Max 8-inch Pole Saw. The pole expands to reach 14 feet high, and the chain can handle branches up to 6 inches in diameter. $135; includes battery and charger. (866) 577-0663; tylertool.com.
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High or low
Use the chainsaw by itself for light jobs on the ground, or attach the Blue Max 8-inch 2-in-1 Electric Pole Saw to a telescoping arm that extends the reach to 7½ feet. Cuts limbs up to ¾ inch thick. $140. (888) 455-4683; chainsawsdirect.com.
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Safety first
For safe aerial or ground trimming, Worx developed the corded JawSaw electric chainsaw with a fully enclosed 6-inch bar and chain. The 10-pound tool chomps branches up to 4 inches in diameter and 12 feet high. $100 for saw; $40 for extension pole. (800) 599-3847; worx.com.
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Precision work
Tackle hedges with the 6-inch trimming blade on the lightweight Black and Decker Lithium-ion 2-in-1 Garden Shear Combo for hedges, and switch to a 4-inch grass-shear attachment for tidying walkways and garden borders. $45; includes battery and charger. (800) 466-3337; homedepot.com.
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Garden groomer
Glide to a well-trimmed garden with Gardena’s 8893-U 3-inch Cordless ClassicCut Grass Shears. The wheeled unit clips lawn and garden edges, and it’s even easier with the optional telescoping and swiveling handle. $130 for shears, battery and charger; $61 for handle. (888) 280-3321; amazon.com.