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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How to sharpen hedge trimmer blades expertly and safely in 7 simple steps

Hedge trimmer in action cutting a hedge.

Sharp and well-maintained hedge trimmers are essential for quality cutting. When you use a hedge trimmer the blades lose their sharp edge. Over time the blades will dull and blunt hedge trimmer blades won’t perform as well, while hedges suffer as the cutter rips and shreds at branches rather than making clean cuts.

If you know how to sharpen hedge trimmer blades, you can keep them in top condition. Cutting hedging plants with sharp-edged blades will mean easier cutting, neater hedges, and healthier plants.

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