Q I have several hedges that I trim twice a year. I’ve been using a gasoline-powered trimmer — which is heavy, hard to start and, I think, dangerous. Are battery-powered hedge trimmers any good? A I ...

Your hedge trimmer is an important tool if your lawn includes bushes, shrubs, and other landscaping features to tame and maintain. Here’s the thing, though: You can only get the kind of tight, ...