Maintaining a grass lawn is not a simple task. Apart from the hours spent on watering the whole yard, gardeners must also invest time in trimming and removing weeds from the lawns. On the occasion of ...

In addition to cutting tall grass in hard-to-reach spots, your string trimmer can also function as an edger to give your yard a professionally landscaped look. Edging creates a crisp line, free from ...

Battery string trimmers start up effortlessly, perform quietly, and have zero emissions. Gas string trimmers have endless run times (as long as you refuel). Both styles of these tools remain popular, ...

Let's face it, you bought or lusted after an EGO string trimmer for its cordless power, clean operation, and the promise of flex-battery. But then you glance at your yard edges and wonder whether that ...

When your lawn is looking unruly and you're ready to clean up the edges or tackle wild growth, you might wonder: String trimmer or brush cutter? Both tools serve similar purposes, but they differ in ...

When I bought a home 25 years ago, for the first time, I needed to mow my own yard—an 80-square-foot, postage-stamp-size area. I got a hand-me-down corded string trimmer and started hacking away with ...

Editor's Note: January 20, 2025: We're looking ahead to spring and now is the perfect time to plan for it. We've reviewed this article and still stand by our recommendations. For our next update, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a homeowner or have ever worked in the landscaping industry, you probably know that there are many different types of lawn and ...

Want to hack back the foliage without laying out much cash? The Black & Decker BEST935 string trimmer is the one for you. Priced at less than $38, this is a decent strimmer for the money, capable of ...

One day last spring, out whacking weeds with Popular Mechanics’ veteran home editor Roy Berendsohn, it became clear that a gas-powered string trimmer has more stamina than any reasonable man has weeds ...