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 ...

Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in ...

CR's tests have found that you don't have to pay a lot to get a capable tool A string trimmer, like these from Echo, Husqvarna, and Ego, can reach tight spots that a lawn mower can't. By Paul Hope ...

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 ...

These powerful machines make quick work of high grass and tough weeds. Here are five that perform better than the rest. You have a large yard. A vast majority of the cordless electric string trimmers ...

When it comes to maintaining a beautiful yard, having the right tools can make a big difference in how nice it looks. In addition to choosing the perfect lawn mower for your grass type, most yards ...

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 ...

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 ...

Single-sided and double-sided trimmers may do the same job, but there are important differences when it comes to control, speed, and comfort. As the names suggest, single-sided trimmers are designed ...

Now that we're in the thick of spring, it's a great time to stock up on all of your gardening and landscaping tools to get your yard looking perfect. That's why you may want to check out the tools ...

Many have complained about the hassle of rewinding their weed whackers with fresh trimmer line. Manufacturers responded by making models with solid plastic blades instead. Some of these suck, though, ...