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Finding the right edger depends on your yard size, power preference, and the surfaces you need to tackle. This category covers lawn edgers across every major type — gas, corded electric, cordless battery-powered, and manual blade edgers — along with specialty tools like cement edgers and paint edgers. Each review breaks down real-world performance, cutting depth, ease of use, and value so you can weigh the trade-offs honestly. Gas edgers deliver the most power for large properties but require more maintenance. Cordless models offer freedom of movement with improving battery life, while corded electric edgers suit smaller yards where a power outlet is nearby. Combination trimmer-edgers can save money and storage space, though dedicated edgers typically produce cleaner lines. Whether you are a weekend homeowner or a landscaping enthusiast, the guides here are designed to match the right tool to your specific situation rather than push a single winner.
Learn how to replace a lawn mower's starter cord in 30-45 minutes with basic tools. This guide covers safety precautions, step-by-step removal and installation, and when to replace the entire starter assembly instead of just the cord.
A broken or malfunctioning lawn mower pull string can usually be fixed by identifying the specific problem, frayed cord, broken recoil spring, stuck starter mechanism, or worn handle, and then either restringing the cord, replacing the spring, clearing the jam, or replacing the handle. Most repairs take 30 minutes to 2 hours and require basic tools.
Restringing a weedeater is a straightforward maintenance task that saves money and keeps your trimmer running smoothly. Learn the step-by-step process for bump-feed, dual-line, and automatic-feed spools, plus troubleshooting tips.
Learn how to load trimmer line into your string trimmer with step-by-step instructions for bump-feed, fixed-line, and gas-powered models. Includes identification tips, common mistakes, and troubleshooting.
Learn how to change the string (cutting line) on a weed eater with this complete step-by-step guide. Covers safety, spool removal, line length, winding direction, threading, and troubleshooting for bump-feed, fixed-line, and auto-feed heads.
A cultivator is a person who prepares and tends land or crops , or, more commonly, a tool or machine used to loosen soil, control weeds, and prepare seedbeds. This guide explains how cultivators work, the main types, and how they differ from plows and tillers.
Learn how to restring a weed eater safely and correctly, including how to remove the trimmer head, wind the spool in the right direction, thread the eyelets, and troubleshoot common line-feeding problems.
Learn how to operate a lawn edger safely and effectively. This guide covers power, electric, and manual edgers with step-by-step instructions, technique tips, and best practices for clean, professional lawn borders.
A tree pruner is a gardening tool designed to cut branches and limbs from trees and shrubs using manual leverage or mechanical advantage. Learn about the main types, hand pruners, loppers, pole pruners, and powered equipment, and how to choose the right tool for your pruning needs.
Learn the complete process for replacing a pull string (recoil cord) on your lawn mower. This guide covers gas-powered, electric, and battery-powered mowers, includes required tools, safety precautions, and troubleshooting tips for common issues.
