This archive brings together practical, experience-led articles from The Backyard Farmer, covering gardening, DIY, indoor growing, foraging, reviews, and sustainable living. Each post is written with real-world use in mind — focusing on working with nature, building practical skills, and making sustainable choices more accessible.
Introduction If you’ve ever balanced on the top rung of a ladder trying to tame an overgrown hedge, you’ll already understand why long‑reach pole hedge trimmers have become so popular. Tall conifers, wide boundary hedges, and fast‑growing garden screens can quickly turn into awkward, time‑consuming
Bosch Universal HedgePole 18 Review: Clean Cuts Without the Ladder If you’ve ever juggled a ladder, a trailing cable, and a top-heavy hedge trimmer, you’ll understand why cordless long-reach hedge trimmers are so popular — especially for tall hedges. The Bosch Universal HedgePole 18 is
Terratek Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer Review Keeping tall hedges tidy often starts as a simple garden job. However, it doesn’t always stay that way. Before long, ladders come out, extension leads trail across the lawn, and you’re stretching at awkward angles just to reach the
Einhell GE-HH 18/45 Li T-Solo Cordless Hedge Trimmer Review If you’ve ever battled tall hedges, deep garden borders, or those hard-to-reach spots your regular trimmer just can’t manage, a cordless long-reach hedge trimmer could be exactly what you need. The Einhell GE-HH 18/45 Li T-Solo
Introduction If you’ve ever stood at the bottom of a tall hedge, hedge trimmer in hand, weighing up whether to fetch a ladder or just leave the top for another year, you’ll already understand why pole hedge trimmers exist. They’re designed to make high, awkward
Introduction: When power tools stopped earning their place I didn’t set out to make a statement about tools this year. I wasn’t chasing nostalgia, and I’m not anti‑technology either. Instead, the shift towards manual hedge trimming happened gradually — driven by frustration, repetition, and what
Worx WG324E Cordless Chainsaw: Hands-On Review If you’re a gardener like me, or DIY enthusiast looking for a compact, lightweight, and reliable pruning tool, then you’ll love how the Worx WG324E simplifies your work. I use this cordless mini chainsaw daily for gardening tasks, and
Introduction: Worx WG264E Cordless Hedge Trimmer Review Keeping your garden hedges neat and tidy takes time — but with the right hedge trimming tool, it’s a whole lot easier. As a professional gardener, I use the Worx WG264E Cordless Hedge Trimmer nearly every day, and
Introduction to the Worx WG252E Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer Review The Worx WG252E Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer is a lightweight, long-reach hedge trimmer built for effortless hedge maintenance. If you’re tired of lugging heavy petrol models or dealing with annoying cords, this battery-powered hedge trimmer
Editors Pick – The Worx WG252E is the best cordless pole hedge trimmer overall, with long reach and adjustable cutting angles. Best Mid-Range – The Ryobi One+ 18V offers solid performance and compatibility with Ryobi’s battery system, making it a versatile choice. Best Budget –