With the AdvancedPrune 18V-45 cordless pruning shears, Bosch (www.bosch-pt.de, just under 300 euros) is launching an easy-to-use cordless tool for shrub and tree care. The device makes it easy to cut branches up to a diameter of around 45 millimetres. The shears can be used at a greater range of up to almost 2 metres with an extension that can be stowed directly on the device.

The new Advanced Prune 18V-45 takes a little getting used to for the first few cuts. After that, it impresses with the familiar Bosch qualities and gets the job done quickly and safely.