As lawn and garden equipment goes, none seems to have as many names as the noble weed trimmer — aka weed wacker, weed eater, weed cutter, string trimmer, strimmer or, in some circles, brush trimmer ...

If you're looking to keep your lawn looking its best, you're going to need the right tools. Are stick edgers or string ...

From shaping lawn lines to taming that patch of overgrowth, DeWalt has you covered. See how their tools create that finishing touch every lawn needs.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A string trimmer is the indispensable power tool that puts the finishing touches on a yard or garden by ...

Hard starting and noise are among the gripes about string trimmers we recently found on Twitter. Gas trimmers that fire up with fewer pulls, plus a growing list of powerful electric models—many of ...

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 ...

Makita has made a name for itself — not only for being a reliable tool company, but also for having a unique selection. There are strange tools like dust blowers, heated jackets, and a whole line of ...

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 ...

Hard starting and noise are among the gripes about string trimmers we recently found on Twitter. Gas trimmers that fire up with fewer pulls, plus a growing list of powerful electric models—many of ...

Are you still using gas and oil to trim your yard? Well, it’s time to upgrade to a quieter, lighter, and easier to use experience. That’s where the Greenworks 48V electric trimmer comes into play. It ...

Weeds love to sprout along fences, but there's a straightforward method that keeps them under control without backbreaking effort or using harsh chemicals.