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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 ...

Editor’s Note, May 27, 2026: New to this guide is the Ryobi 40-Volt 17-Inch Cordless string trimmer, which we now recommend as the most versatile for its variety of (legitimately useful) head ...

Weed eaters, often referred to as string trimmers, are valuable devices for people who wish to keep their lawn or garden neat and tidy. They are particularly useful for cutting grass and weeds in hard ...