Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These powerful machines make quick work of high grass and tough weeds. Here are five that perform better than the rest. You have a ...

String trimmers (also commonly called weed whackers) are the tool of choice to cut high grass along fences, rock walls, and garden beds. That’s because they’re designed to get into tight areas where ...

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A string trimmer is needed to reach spots beyond the reach of a lawn mower. It excels at tidying the perimeters of your garden or walkway and sculpting around fence posts and tree trunks. Capable of ...

For professional landscapers and home gardeners alike, one piece of equipment can help get that perfect edge: a string trimmer. Getting a perfectly trimmed lawn takes some work. For professional ...

String trimmers get into spots your mower just can’t reach. These tools, sometimes called weed whackers, are also famously tough to start, particularly if they’ve been in storage all winter. Because ...

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Ken and I have a gas-powered string trimmer by Stihl that we use for heavy-duty trimming, using it on tough weeds and marsh grasses. For the edges of flower beds and the driveway, sidewalks and patio, ...