Which Summer Infomercial Products Make the Grade?

"GMA" technology contributor Becky Worley is back with the low-down on more of those "as seen on TV" products.

Today she's tackling the Garden Groom Hedge Trimmer, the Fasta Pasta, the Topsy Turvey tomato tree and the Dog Snuggie.

She tried out the products and graded them on how well they live up to their claims.

Find out which products made the grade and which just didn't live up to Worley's expectation below.

CLICK HERE to read about even more infomercial products Worley tested out earlier this summer.

Garden Groom Hedge Trimmer

Price:3 payments of $33.33
Grade: B-
What Worley said: This is the perfect product if you're one of those Edward Scissorhands, topiary gardeners. But here's a secret: I'm kind of afraid of power tools with blades. I think a lot of women are, and some men too. This has an enclosed blade and it collects the trimmings. So it's much cleaner than other hedge trimmers. If you are one of those gardener types, then this is an "A" product. But it's not for the rest of us. I have out of control hedges at home that are not well suited for the garden groom. You have to push down to cut and you get mixed results. The garden groomer is intended to manicure your already trimmed shrubs and hedges. It's not intended to beat back the branches and do heavy twig cutting.

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What the company said:Garden Groom is pleased that you tried out our product - the only trimmer with a built in collection for super easy clean up. It's a safe, lightweight, easy to use product and the perfect solution for easy trimming and shaping of hedges. Thanks for the review.

Fasta Pasta

Price: $12.95 plus shipping and handling
Grade: A-
What Worley said: When I first got this, I was thinking "Does it really take a new product just to make pasta? Where's the problem here?" When I tried it though, I found that it took eleven minutes to cook enough angel hair pasta for three people with the Fasta Pasta. But it took 22 minutes to cook the same amount when you boil with water. That's twice as fast. People might ask "Does it taste weird?" No, it doesn't -- it tastes great. But I wouldn't use this with gnocchi or tortellini or thicker pastas like that. It comes out a little gummy. But the Fasta Pasta totally does what it says it will. Another upside is that it uses less water, and it's great for hot days when you don't want to steam up your kitchen. Also good for kids and for making macaroni and cheese fast.