You can take the secateurs to some of the larger garden shrubs now but the problem at this time of the year is how to get rid of the rubbish left behind.
Modern chipper shredders are the answer as they will gobble up all the debris and leave you with a winter mulch for the less hardy plants or for the compost heap.
So here are three American made professional machines from Lawnflite which will do the trick for large quantities of material.
The Lawnflite Pro GTS600G Petrol Chipper-Shredder has a 163 cc engine to turn two drum-mounted blades which can take branches up to 6 cm in diameter and the machine is designed so that it automatically draws the twigs and branches in.
There is also an emergency stop system and a transport handle and wheels so that it can be easily moved around the garden.
It costs £849 and has a two year maker’s warranty. Delivery is free within two to three working days.
The Lawnflite Pro GTS900G Petrol Chipper-Shredder is designed to deal with large amounts of both green and wood waste and is powered by a Loncin 270 cc engine which develops 9 hp.
It has a dual air filter and a cast iron cylinder sleeve and is fitted with a drum and blade chipping system which can deal with branches up to 8 cm.
It is designed to automatically draw in the twigs and branches which speeds up the whole system and it has a transport handle to make it easier to move around.
It costs £1799 and is delivered free within three to five working days. It has a two year warranty.
And the top of the range machine is the Lawnflite Pro GTS1300G Petrol Chipper-Shredder, one suitable for larger country houses and for professional use.
This has a 420 cc 12 hp Loncin engine made for a long and challenging working life and a device to shut down the engine if the oil level gets too low. It also has an automatic cut-out system.
This one will take branches up to 8.5 cm in diameter as well as green waste. Wheels and a handle make it easy to move around the gardens.
It costs £2249 and has a two year warranty. Delivery is free within three to five working days.
We have a large selection of chippers and shredders on our site, see these pages for a wide range of machines from small domestic ones to larger professional machines.
