Black & Decker

Keep that garden well groomed with the easy-to-maneuver Cordless Dual-Action Hedge Trimmer by Black & Decker. Battery operated, it features dual-action blades that move in opposite directions to ensure professionally styled, straight, and even hedges. $70. At all major hardware stores.

Keep your feet on terra firma and reach high branches at the same time with the rechargeable

Cordless Pole Pruning Saw by Black & Decker. Comfortable to hold, this eight-inch bar-and-chain blade cuts branches up to six inches in diameter and reaches up to 14 feet overhead. From $140. At all major hardware stores.