A string trimmer is an invaluable piece of your lawn care tool box. Whether you’re tidying up the edges along sidewalks, ...

Consumer Reports reveals the best string trimmers you can buy right now. Our tests find that you don't have to pay a lot to get a capable string trimmer.

A sharp weed whacker string maintains the appearance and health of your lawn.

Effective gas-powered string trimmers tidy the edges of your yard and maintain its appearance while preventing water damage and staining on fence boards, sheds, and garden-bed edging blocks.

Man using string trimmer to clean up garden edge - Virrage Images/Shutterstock Maintaining a perfect lawn takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but it also requires staying up-to-date on the latest ...

These battery-powered and corded electric string trimmers perform on a par with gas-powered models—or even better—in CR’s tests.