Whether you call it a trimmer, a weed whacker, or a weed eater, these precision lawn tools give your grass nice, crisp edges.

String trimmers use a spinning nylon line to slice through weeds and grass in tighter areas where mowers can't reach, making them the perfect pick for trimming around trees, fences, or your garden.

However, if you look closely, you'll notice that, as the name implies, string trimmers use a special type of plastic thread or string, while brush cutters usually have metal blades or cutting disks.

They also commented that the “trimmer is light and easy to use, and the edger feature is great!” Another user gave a closer look at how it might feel to use the Worx trimmer in a tougher yard.

You should use a string trimmer, or a manual or powered stick edger for this task and do it before mowing. Wear safety glasses when edging a lawn to protect yourself from flying debris.