The tool of choice when serious amounts of hedge cutting is necessary, the petrol hedgetrimmer is available in two distinct styles; double-sided or single sided. This is referring to the blade style and in most instances the double-sided blade is the better choice, certainly where domestic hedge trimming is concerned. A double-sided hedge trimmer with a reciprocating blade is easy to handle and in the right hands it is an accurate tool, covering virtually all hedge-cutting needs. Blade lengths vary but in most cases a blade of approximately 50cm offers the best compromise between balance and getting the job done. If you have extremely large amounts of hedge cutting to deal with, a single-sided hedge cutter with a long blade may be the answer; they are designed so you can simply walk up and down the length of the hedgerow without the need to stop.