Whether you call it a trimmer, a weed whacker, or a weed eater, these precision lawn tools give your grass nice, crisp edges.

We tested top-rated cordless models on real yard tasks to find which ones cut cleanly, run longer, and handle tough weeds ...

Everyone knows that a good mower is the centerpiece of any lawn care toolkit, but you won’t keep your yard looking crisp throughout growing season without a quality string trimmer to go with it.

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The Ego ST1611T is part of the String Trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Battery String Trimmer models like the ST1611T are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed ...

The Milwaukee 3046-21HD is part of the String Trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Battery String Trimmer models like the 3046-21HD are rated on multiple criteria, such as ...

When I first started testing string trimmers a couple decades ago, the best models were all tethered to a power cord, which ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For those who enjoy a bit of landscaping, taming hedges in particular can be a bit of a tricky endeavor. It's not enough to just cut them down ...