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 ...

There are a variety of string trimmer heads, each with different downsides, so it's best to inform yourself before choosing ...

When it comes to maintaining a beautiful yard, having the right tools can make a big difference in how nice it looks. In addition to choosing the perfect lawn mower for your grass type, most yards ...

Keeping your lawn neat is a must this time of year, and you’ll definitely need a string trimmer to ensure its tidy appearance. String trimmers offer lawn care in the places where your lawn mower can’t ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Having to deal with overgrown weeds in the yard can be an annoying and daunting task. There are various ways to reclaim your yard, and one way ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Weed eater, grass trimmer, weed whacker, string trimmer. Whatever you want to call it, the tool that helps clear up overgrown patches of grass ...

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 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 ...

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Husqvarna 130C string trimmer to find out if it's ...