Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As lawn and garden equipment goes, none seems to have as many names as the noble weed trimmer — aka weed wacker, weed eater, weed ...

Let's face it, you bought or lusted after an EGO string trimmer for its cordless power, clean operation, and the promise of flex-battery. But then you glance at your yard edges and wonder whether that ...

A man cutting grass with a gas-powered string trimmer - Olena Vasylieva/Getty Images String trimmers (or weed eaters, if you prefer) are indispensable tools in the yard, capable of a wide range of ...

Battery string trimmers start up effortlessly, perform quietly, and have zero emissions. Gas string trimmers have endless run times (as long as you refuel). Both styles of these tools remain popular, ...

Edging a lawn has many benefits, like stopping grass from encroaching into garden beds. You should use a string trimmer, or a manual or powered stick edger for this task and do it before mowing. Wear ...

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 ...

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.

Lawns demand attention, and keeping them looking their best requires a lot of work. However, having the right gardening tools can make this a little easier. If you want your lawn to look like a ...