Whether you call it a trimmer, a weed whacker, or a weed eater, these precision lawn tools give your grass nice, crisp edges.

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.

We tested top-rated cordless models on real yard tasks to find which ones cut cleanly, run longer, and handle tough weeds ...

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I didn't expect a battery-powered trimmer to be this powerful.

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 ...

If you are thinking about cleaning up your property, you may find yourself looking to purchase a string trimmer (aka weed wacker), which can cut areas not accessible to lawn mowers. Whether you are a ...