Want a Great-Looking Yard? Start with Top-Notch Tools.

For a truly tidy lawn, you’ll want to cut precisely around fences, walkways, flower beds, and the like. This heavy-duty ...
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String Trimmer Won’t Start? Try This.

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 ...
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Gas vs. Battery String Trimmer: Which Is Better?

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, ...
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Tackle tricky spots your lawn mower can't get to with a string trimmer. We'll help you get started.

String trimmers get into spots larger lawn mowers can’t reach, like beneath bushes or right up against fences. They can delicately trim around flower beds or slash through overgrown weeds. Flipped on ...