From taming wild hedges to keeping your garden picture-perfect, the right hedge trimmer makes all the difference. Whether you go gas, corded, or cordless, each has unique strengths and trade-offs.

An abundance of wildlife could return to East Anglia's farms if neglected hedges are reimagined as nature-rich "wild edges" says Hugh Somerleyton, a founding trustee of nature movement WildEast. The ...