String trimmers (also called weed whackers) are the tool of choice to cut high grass along fences, rock walls, and garden beds. That’s because they’re designed to get into tight areas where mowers can ...

A string trimmer gets into places that a lawn mower can’t. It’s the ideal tool for keeping the edges of your garden or walkway neat and tidy, and for manicuring around fence poles and tree trunks. It ...

CR's tests have found that you don't have to pay a lot to get a capable tool A string trimmer, like these from Echo, Husqvarna, and Ego, can reach tight spots that a lawn mower can't. By Paul Hope ...