These powerful machines make quick work of high grass and tough weeds. Here are five that perform better than the rest. You have a large yard. A vast majority of the cordless electric string trimmers ...

Which gas hedge trimmers are best? A well-trimmed hedge is a beautiful thing, but it’s difficult to maintain without a good hedge trimmer. Large, thick hedges are even harder to maintain, requiring a ...

Husqvarna has recalled about 403,000 gas string trimmers, also called grass trimmers, because incorrect wiring in the ignition module can cause an electrical spark, or arcing (when electricity jumps ...

Keeping your Ryobi string trimmer in working order requires more than fueling it up and replacing the line spool; here's all ...

Trimmers are invaluable if you're a lawn perfectionist. They get rid of unruly tufts of grass around trees and against walls, making for a picture-perfect lawn. However, a bad trimmer can leave your ...

Across the U.S., the roar of gasoline-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, string trimmers, and other outdoor power tools is being replaced by the less punishing whir of their electric counterparts.

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. If the notion of buying and maintaining another gas-powered yard tool doesn’t appeal to you, you’ll be pleased to know ...