I bought the device mainly for cutting our 11 relatively large boxwoods and am super happy with it. In contrast to the "human-powered" hand shears, the result can finally be proud. Also for cutting various wall edges and trees in front of the lawn mowing I do not want to miss the part. It's just much more convenient than our lawn trimmer, which has the annoying cables. Furthermore, even cutting back our soil Deckers under the Rose trees are doing very well. The battery life is more than adequate for me. The blade change does not cause problems, said plastic cover would in my opinion some improvement potential. All in all, for me a valuable garden helper!