Summer has arrived. Between the frequent showers, the sun is shining and temperatures are rising. In response, the plants are growing - fast. If your hedges are becoming unruly and your lawn is scruffy, Trueshopping has the tools to tackle them!

At this time of year, lawns are probably growing more quickly than at any other time. If you have left it too long between cuts, it is better to set the blade high to cut the lawn, before lowering the blade and going over it again. Little and often is the recipe for success. Regular cutting keeps the lawn thick, tidy and deters weeds. For most lawns, at the start of the year set the mower blades to 30mm (1.25in) and cut the lawn about once a week. Now the grass is growing faster, lower the blades to 20mm (1in). Even then, you may need to cut up to twice a week. Choose from Trueshopping’s range of lawn mowers for a professional finish every time:
The Draper 1000w Hover Mower is a low-price mower for the smaller garden. This hover mower is light and easy to manoeuvre in small spaces, but has only a single height setting.
The Trueshopping Electric Cordless Lawn Mower is perfect for the small to medium-sized garden (300-500m2). It is quieter and lighter than similar mowers and, because it has no flex, you can reach all the parts of your lawn without the hassle of dealing with lengths of cable.
The Draper 1275w Hover Mower has more power, a grass collection box and an adjustable blade, making it more suitable for the medium-sized garden.
The Draper Expert 3.5hp Petrol Mower delivers much more power from its Briggs & Stratton engine. This, allied to a large collection box, high level of manoeuvrability and five height settings, make it ideal for the larger garden, which needs to be mown frequently.

For those hard-to-mow areas – next to a fence or wall, around the base of a tree or washing pole, on a steep banking – you may need to use a grass trimmer. Trueshopping’s extensive range will provide the one you need:
The Draper 200W Grass Trimmer has a special 'Tap 'n' Go' line feed and is designed with the smaller garden in mind. Ideal for trimming lawn edges and under shrubs.
The Trueshopping Cordless Battery Powered Strimmer is a light weight strimmer for the small garden that has the great advantage of being cordless, so no matter how awkward the situation, or how far away you are from a socket, this strimmer will do the job.
The Draper 500w Grass Trimmer has a fully automatic double line feed and a twin cutting blade attachment which combine to give it the ability to deal with dense undergrowth, brambles and nettles. The cutting head can be swiveled through 180 degrees to enable you to trim the lawn edges without back-breaking effort.
The Trueshopping Pro Power Petrol Strimmer and Brush Cutter is a professional’s machine capable of dealing with the densest undergrowth in the most remote, difficult location.

Do you prefer to trim lawn edges by hand? Try this range of hand tools:
The Draper Long Handled Border Shears have comfortable handles and precision, tempered blades that make trimming the lawn edge a pleasure.
The Draper Lawn Edger has an ash handle that gives strength and reliability and a carbon steel blade for a truly professional finish.

If you have an evergreen, leylandii-type hedge, it is vital to trim your hedge regularly. Remember: a leylandii hedge grows at a rate of 1 metre per year and can reach a height of 45 metres! As your hedge grows, it spreads upwards and outwards, taking space and light off your garden. In contrast, deciduous hedges e.g. hawthorn and beech grow much more slowly and should be trimmed only once per year, in the winter. Whatever type of hedge you have, Trueshopping has the right trimmer to keep it looking good:
The Trueshopping Cordless Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer is powerful and easy to use. It is the perfect solution for trimming box hedges, small leafed trees and garden shrubs. As the trimmer is cordless you can use it anywhere in the garden without the danger of cutting the cord.
The Draper 600 watt hedge trimmer has 10m cable and is for a garden with more hedging or shrubs.
Remember: Trueshopping takes care of all your gardening needs.