One of the most essential yard tools beyond a mower is a string trimmer. Without one, there would be countless areas of your property with unsightly, unkempt grass the lawn mower was unable to reach.

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I love my lawnmower. It does an excellent job cutting the vast majority of my yard. However, there are places where it simply does not reach no matter how hard I try. This is where a good string ...

The Ego Power+ ST1521S is a hi-tech string trimmer, boasting a big battery, lightweight carbon fiber shaft, and a Powerload automatic string loading system. Most of this fancy stuff is worth it; it is ...

The Ego Power+ ST1521S is a hi-tech string trimmer, boasting a big battery, lightweight carbon fiber shaft, and a Powerload automatic string loading system. Most of this fancy stuff is worth it; it is ...

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, frustration-free, eco-friendly trimmer, the Ego String Trimmer gets the job done right. This machine rivals even the toughest gas-powered weed whackers. With a ...

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 ...

Now that spring has officially sprung, many of us are trying to beat back, cut down and keep up with our growing grasses, plants and, yes, weeds. Consumer Reports’ lawn and garden experts share tips ...

Keeping your lawn neat is a must this time of year, and you’ll definitely need a string trimmer to ensure its tidy appearance. String trimmers offer lawn care in the places where your lawn mower can’t ...