Best low effort garden gear

Low effort garden gear is all about cordless tools and simple setups that save time and feel less hassle to use.

Our picks in more detail

WORX 20V Cordless Grass Trimmer

WORX 20V Cordless Grass Trimmer

Edges, borders and quick evening tidy ups

Helpful for tidying edges and awkward corners where the mower cannot reach, without dragging cables around.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Small to medium gardens
  • Energy: Cordless battery system shared with other WORX tools
Spear & Jackson Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Spear & Jackson Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Regular hedge trims on typical UK gardens

A well balanced cordless hedge trimmer that feels manageable for regular trims instead of being dragged out once a year.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Most domestic hedges and shrubs
  • Energy: Cordless battery powered, no trailing cable
Cordless Leaf Blower and Garden Vac

Cordless Leaf Blower and Garden Vac

Clearing leaves from patios, paths and small lawns

Useful if your garden collects a lot of leaves and you want a quicker option than sweeping everything by hand.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Small to medium gardens
  • Energy: Cordless battery powered unit

Category questions

Are cordless garden tools worth the extra cost

If you dislike extension leads and dragging cables around, cordless tools can make you more likely to actually do the jobs. They are especially helpful in gardens with awkward shapes or lots of obstacles.

How long do cordless garden tools run on one charge

This varies by brand and battery size, but many tools give enough run time for a typical small to medium garden. Extra batteries are handy if you want to do several jobs back to back.