Editor's Note: Feb. 18, 2026: We're looking ahead to spring and now is the perfect time to plan for it. We've reviewed this article and still stand by our recommendations. Once there is grass to trim, ...

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When I bought a home 25 years ago, for the first time, I needed to mow my own yard—an 80-square-foot, postage-stamp-size area. I got a hand-me-down corded string trimmer and started hacking away with ...

Battery string trimmers start up effortlessly, perform quietly, and have zero emissions. Gas string trimmers have endless run times (as long as you refuel). Both styles of these tools remain popular, ...