Use a gas or electric string trimmer to get to the grass and weeds that your lawn mower can't reach.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best string trimmers.
Choose a gas model if your property is on the large side or has tall grass and weeds. Electric string trimmers are best for smaller yards and more modest needs. Of these, cordless models are limited to short trimming times between battery charges.
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