The folks at BobVila.com rounded up their favorite weed whackers, and one model stood head and shoulders above the rest. "In my backyard test, the Makita outperformed the rest of the pack. It felt ...

String trimmers are an effective way to trim weeds and grass in awkward areas where deck mowers can't reach. They're perfect for working around trees or buildings, cleaning up garden borders, or ...

Keeping up with your yard requires the right tools, and DeWalt has some solid choices when it comes to landscaping, including string trimmers for general cutting and edgers for sharp borders. String ...

String trimmers get into spots larger lawn mowers can’t reach, like beneath bushes or right up against fences. They can delicately trim around flower beds or slash through overgrown weeds. Flipped on ...

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 ...

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A reliable string trimmer enables you to easily cut grass along fences, around tree trunks and bushes, and near flowers and edible plants as well as tackle weeds, brambles, and other unwanted growth.

Outdoor power tools that help keep your yard tidy hardly ever go on sale, but right now, during the Home Depot Spring Black Friday and Lowe's SpringFest sale, you can save up to 30% on lawnmowers, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. String trimmers go by plenty of names. Weed whacker, weed eater, line trimmer — they all do the same job, and that's cutting grass and weeds ...

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, ...

Everyone knows that a good mower is the centerpiece of any lawn care toolkit, but you won’t keep your yard looking crisp throughout growing season without a quality string trimmer to go with it.