Garden shredders, which of these 2?

annie123

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=1677449

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=619416


It for my mums garden which has 15ft of over grown shrub to grow, no branches bigger than a couple of inches, and not fussed if it chops leaves. Also has lots and lots of seabuckthorn to remove around 6' tall and covers area of 20' x 6'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea-buckthorn

because of this:
http://www.greatstone.net/community/browntailmoth.htm

she is unable to go outside to her garden of sand dunes. Hubby had to have a week off work and trip to the hospital last year trying to clear them so this year we want to get rid of them before the caterpillars hatch.

It's mums money I'm spending so want to make sure I get one that will do the job.

Your thoughts please?

mrbadexample

Does she live in Greatstone then? I know it very well.

I couldn't choose between the shredders though - they both look up to the job.

WestonDave

If I had to choose I'd go for the Bosch one - I borrow a mates Bosch shredder which seems pretty effective. Having fed the best part of 4 metres run of 6 foot hedge into it I think I gave it a good test run. Looking on the Argos site the reviews are better for the Bosch one as well.

annie123

mrbadexample wrote: »

Does she live in Greatstone then? I know it very well.

I couldn't choose between the shredders though - they both look up to the job.

Yep directly on the beach............and she'd like me to make her a cottage garden in the sand dunes when I've cleared it all!:rotfl:

annie123

WestonDave wrote: »

If I had to choose I'd go for the Bosch one - I borrow a mates Bosch shredder which seems pretty effective. Having fed the best part of 4 metres run of 6 foot hedge into it I think I gave it a good test run. Looking on the Argos site the reviews are better for the Bosch one as well.

That's good enough for me, bosch it is then.
Never thought to look at Argos as there isn't one that near me.
Thank you

thumperrabbit

I have a Bosch and it certainly does the job. We have used it frequently for 3 years now and highly recommend it. They are great gadgets!

mrbadexample

annie123 wrote: »

Yep directly on the beach............and she'd like me to make her a cottage garden in the sand dunes when I've cleared it all!:rotfl:

Good luck with that! Next time you visit your mum, wave at my mum when you drive past her house, won't you?

annie123

mrbadexample wrote: »

Good luck with that! Next time you visit your mum, wave at my mum when you drive past her house, won't you?

She doesn't live there too does she?

annie123

thumperrabbit wrote: »

I have a Bosch and it certainly does the job. We have used it frequently for 3 years now and highly recommend it. They are great gadgets!

Thanks for that, off to get it reserved at homebase;)

Leif

I bought the Bosch 2000 for £120 from B&Q:

http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/garden-tools-equipment/garden-power-tools/blow-vacs-shredders/shredders/Bosch-Impact-Blade-Shredder-AXT-Rapid-2000-9373113

I don't think there is much difference from the 2200. I've used mine to shred several large Buddleja, Cotoneasters, Hydrangeas, some Holly and some roses. It copes up to about 1" wood, maybe more depending on how hard it is.

I avoid feeding in stones or grit as that will blunt the blade. I don't feed in roots for that reason. Replacement blades are about £15 IIRC which seems okay to me. Some shredders have expensive blades.

mrbadexample

annie123 wrote: »

She doesn't live there too does she?

Unless you're a bit mad, and approach your mum's house from the Lydd / Dungeness direction, you will drive right past my mum's house in New Romney. You'll see my dad tending his immaculate garden. You'll drive past the Captain Howey pub, opposite the RH&DR, where I bought my first pint.