As lawn and garden equipment goes, none seems to have as many names as the noble weed trimmer — aka weed wacker, weed eater, weed cutter, string trimmer, strimmer or, in some circles, brush trimmer ...

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 ...

When your lawn is looking unruly and you're ready to clean up the edges or tackle wild growth, you might wonder: String trimmer or brush cutter? Both tools serve similar purposes, but they differ in ...

We tested this string trimmer from Echo and found it easy to use, a breeze to maintain, and it has torque to spare.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even in the age of electric, gas-powered grass trimmers are still a popular and powerful option for many users. In fact, it's not a bad idea ...