extended hedge trimmer or short hedge trimmer

[getzlawn]

Need to invest in a hedge trimmer. Is it practical or worth the money to invest in the extended hedge trimmers or is the normal length hedge trimmer sufficient. Also, if I need to invest in the extended trimmer, is it better to get one that articulates. Thanks for the info.

[Stephen M.]

Yes and Yes. You will need both.

[getzlawn]

Thanks, but since I'm just starting out and am on a budget which will do me good if I can only invest in one?

[Stephen M.]

In that case, go with the long reach w/ articulating head. You won't be disappointed.

[getzlawn]

Thanks for the info

[BCSteel]

I really, really like my 40" single sided shindaiwas. They are long enough that I almost dont need my pole trimmers anymore.

[HemiSize]

I use a stihl long reach trimmer. Its great for those big lorall hedges. It works ok for the smaller stuff and takes some getting used to. I only use a long reach mostly because I'm trying to find a ZTR but eventually I'll get a short reach.