The best weed whackers for keeping your garden tidy
Keep your lawn in check. (Shaun Montero via Unsplash/)Lawn mowers are so closely correlated with cutting grass that it’s easy to forget about the frequently unsung yet equally important string trimmer. A string trimmer—commonly referred to as the “weed whacker”—is a touch-up tool of sorts that is just as capable at clearing large swaths of overgrowth as it is tackling the most delicate touch-ups around fences and posts. To put it simply, string trimmers go where lawn mowers can’t, and if you’re getting serious about putting a clean finishing touch on your lawn and garden maintenance, it’s one tool you shouldn’t go without.Take a look at some of our favorite string trimmers currently on the market.Flip it over and use it as a wheeled edger. (Amazon/)This Black+Decker string trimmer comes with a 20-volt, 3-amp hour battery and operates at two different speeds, allowing flexibility depending on what type of vegetation...