For many years the electric hedgetrimmer has serviced gardens of all shapes and sizes, gaining popularity over the noisier petrol hedgetrimmers as performance levels have increased. In many cases a high quality electric hedgetrimmer will outperform an inferior petrol alternative, leaving a better finish and causing less fatigue to the operator. If you only infrequently cut your hedging a medium sized electric machine will be perfectly adequate. However, if you cut your hedges regularly and have a lot of work to do, a high grade electric model is necessary; built with stronger motors and more durable materials, they are capable of performing frequently without failure.