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 ...

While lawn mowers are helpful, they aren't the only tools necessary for achieving a perfectly manicured yard. The best weed whackers effortlessly tackle pesky plants and overgrown foliage, helping you ...

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 ...

When your lawn is looking unruly and you're ready to clean up the edges or tackle wild growth, you might wonder: String trimmer or brush cutter? Both tools serve similar purposes, but they differ in ...

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 ...

We talk a lot about the perks of having an electric lawn mower in your toolshed, but something like this Greenworks String Trimmer is just as important. Even if you’re not ready to swap out the main ...

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 ...

Get ready for spring cleanup with the big deal on this Worx 20V Cordless String Trimmer & Edger on Amazon. The Worx 20V Cordless String Trimmer & Edger is on sale for $100, instead of $140, for a ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The string trimmer is both a blessing and a curse. It can be a tremendous ...