Best Cordless String Trimmers: 6 Battery Models Compared
EGO and Greenworks battery string trimmers side by side: cutting width, line diameter, runtime with the kit battery, weight without battery, feed type and warranty.
String Trimmers & Edgers
String trimmers finish the areas a mower cannot reach, and edgers give clean lines along paths and beds. This category covers battery and gas trimmers, dedicated edgers, replacement line and trimmer heads. Guides compare cutting swath, line diameter, line feed systems, weight and balance, and battery platform compatibility, and point you to the protective equipment manufacturers specify.
String Trimmer Buying Guide: Shaft, Line and Power
Shaft shape, line size, feed system and power type decide how a string trimmer handles your yard. Here is what to compare.
Trimmer Line Guide: Diameter, Loading and Bump Feed
The right line cuts better and breaks less. Here is how diameter, shape and loading affect trimming.
String Trimmer Maintenance: Head, Guard and Engine Care
A little care keeps a trimmer running and feeding line properly. Here is a maintenance routine.
Edger vs String Trimmer: Which Do You Need
Trimmers handle grass where mowers cannot reach; edgers cut clean lines. Here is which you need.
Attachment-Capable Trimmers: Multi-Tool Systems
Split-shaft trimmers accept other tools. Here is how attachment systems work and their trade-offs.