Better gardening - no strings attached

Petrol and power cords are a thing of the past with cordless tools made for the small but smarter garden Ah, that Sunday morning lie-in. No school sports to attend or grocery shopping to do, just guilt-free relaxation. Until the irritating buzz of a petrol trimmer shatters the peace. With medium-density living on the rise, the sounds of the weekend warrior at work are ever more present in the neighbourhood. But we still need to take care of our little patch of paradise, so what’s the solution? Smart homeowners have a trick up their sleeves: STIHL cordless tools that are developed especially for the urban gardener. While the tools aren’t literally up their sleeves of course, they are fabulously compact and, with no exhaust emissions, quieter, too. Even though they’re as light as a feather when compared with traditional tools, like everything STIHL makes, they pack a powerful punch.The three tools in the range for smaller gardens (a hedgetrimmer, leaf blower and linetrimmer) all have an integrated lithium-ion battery. Operation requires no messing around with fuel or last-minute dashes to the petrol station. Just plug in the battery pack like a smartphone, [LMT YT WSQI FVYRGL ERH E ¾EX [LMXI SV X[S and before you know it the green charge light will give the go-ahead.The removable battery models, which come in a range of different capacities, can be used with any of the 36V cordless machines so you only need to buy one.And the charge lasts the distance to get those spur-of-the-moment jobs done. 7S MJ ]SY WYHHIRP] ½RH JVMIRHW EVI GSQMRK around for an impromptu drinks party and the deck is carpeted in leaves, get on the blower (the STIHL cordless one that is) and it’ll be Bristol fashion in no time. Or if you’re tired of waiting for your better half to master the machinery so they can tidy up the topiary, give the hedge a haircut or the lawn some love, there are no excuses.These portable, lightweight tools are always ready to roll and easy for anyone to handle. With no power leads, you’ll never get in a tangle or run out of rope. Streamlined, modern and with no strings attached, STIHL cordless tools allow you to keep your outdoors looking outstanding the fuss-free way.The neighbours will thank you. STIHL cordless tools start from $295 each. Visit www.stihl.co.nz