Amazon is undoubtedly one of the biggest names online. But even though it sells all kinds of things, it is still perhaps best known for books, CDs, DVDs and gadgets.
If you need a brand new hedge trimmer though, you might want to consider it. You might just be surprised at what you find.
How do I find the website?
This one is easy and most people already know it by heart – it’s www.amazon.co.uk for the UK branch of the company.
A Selection of the Best Selling Hedge Trimmers from Amazon
How can I reach the section containing hedge trimmers?
All the separate departments are listed under an orange header on the left side of the website. Look for home and garden and then select garden and outdoors from that.
You should then be able to look under the ‘browse’ list that has appeared on the left, in place of the department list that was there previously. The garden power tools section has a separate listing for hedge trimmers, and that will take you to this page – http://www.amazon.co.uk/.
Does it have a good selection of hedge trimmers?
Yes – when we searched we found nearly fifty different specimens. There are one or two accessory items such as different blades for example, but on the whole everything you find will be a hedge trimmer of some kind.
As you would expect from a range that big, you will find cordless, electric and petrol trimmers available. Some have longer blades than others and are designed to make it easier to cut a larger amount in a shorter time.
One or two are even designed to be multi tools. This means that not only do they cut hedges they can also be changed to trim the lawn and prune bushes too. If you are looking for a multi purpose tool to use in the garden these could be what you are after.
Are there any recognisable brand names on offer?
Yes you will find all the best names here. Flymo, Einhell, Black and Decker and Draper are all present. There are some slightly more obscure names too, but you can see the reviews before you buy to see what other people thought.
Is the site loaded with information?
Yes there is a lot to read, as you would expect from Amazon. When you access a product page you will need to do a fair bit of scrolling to read everything!
Everything is listed in easy to access sections, such as technical details, manufacturer’s description and so on. As is usual on Amazon, you can also see how many people bought the product once they had read about it, and which other similar products they viewed as well. This might help you make your final decision, so it is worth knowing about.
You can then read what other people thought of the hedge trimmer underneath, although you are better off paying more attention if there are more reviews, instead of just the one.
Scrolling further down the page you will also find details about the delivery policy and what to do if you want to return your trimmer for any reason. Make sure you read all this before you order.
How easy is it to order a hedge trimmer online?
It is exceptionally easy. Right at the top of the page, on the right, you will see a light blue box that enables you to add the item to your basket. This will also tell you about any shipping charges that are payable.
One thing you need to be aware of is that other sellers can also sell stuff on Amazon. So you need to make sure who you are buying from – and the blue box will give you that information. It will either say items are sold by Amazon, or by another name. You can buy quite easily from others but it pays to know where you stand.
If you need help, look for the help link which is at the top right hand corner of the page. This takes you into a page which will give you all the information you need about various aspects of ordering from Amazon.
In conclusion
Everyone knows the Amazon name and brand. There isn’t a lot that you cannot buy from them either, and if you already have an account with them you will find the ordering process even easier for getting your hedge trimmer.
So isn’t it time you thought about tidying up that back garden?