From: £59.95 (WAS £79.95)

This is a remarkably lightweight tool with impressive capabilities.  The battery-powered telescopic angle-adjustable hedge trimmer has no trailing cord or other restrictions on where it can be used, and its 3.7 lbs or about 1.7 kg weight make it wonderfully easy to handle.

The hedge trimmer itself can be extended to 4ft 10in and is adjustable to an angle of up to 140 degrees.  The Power Blade also offers a choice of cutting heads that can be switched without the use of tools in about 5 seconds.  These interchangeable heads are designed respectively for lopping branches, cutting or trimming grass, and edging or clearing pathways.

Among the many features of this versatile tool are its diamond ground 9 ½ inch reciprocating blade, extendable and angle-adjustable, which can cut through half-inch stems and branches.  The lopper attachment will cut branches up to 3 inches in diameter.

The lawn shears have a 4-inch swath, while the grass trimmer cuts a 9-inch swath; either is very useful for edging and cutting around obstacles such as tree stumps or shrubbery.

Gtech HT02 Rechargeable Telescopic Angle Adjustable Hedge Trimmer

The Power Blade will operate for 45 minutes on a full charge, and extra batteries are also available.  The time needed to fully recharge from a completely discharged battery is about 15 hours.  For general efficiency and range of uses plus ease of operation, this tool is rated as one of the best in all categories.  It is currently on offer for a reduced cost of as little as £9.95 but you may need to pre-order, as supplies are limited.