One of the most essential yard tools beyond a mower is a string trimmer. Without one, there would be countless areas of your property with unsightly, unkempt grass the lawn mower was unable to reach.

Now that spring has officially sprung, many of us are trying to beat back, cut down and keep up with our growing grasses, plants and, yes, weeds. Consumer Reports’ lawn and garden experts share tips ...

Editor's Note: February 18, 2026: Spring is almost here and it's the perfect time to tackle your clean-up projects. We've reviewed this article and still stand by our recommendations. Once there is ...

The Ego Power+ ST1521S is a hi-tech strimmer that is light, easy to use and has decent battery life. Can’t be taken apart for storage Why you can trust T3 Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and ...

Consumer Reports reveals the best string trimmers you can buy right now. Our tests find that you don't have to pay a lot to ...

If you're heading back outside to start tackling yard-work, it might be the right time to add some new outdoor power tools to your garage before venturing out into another season of raking, trimming, ...

The Ego ST1623T is part of the String Trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Battery String Trimmer models like the ST1623T are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed ...

The Ego Power+ ST1521S is a hi-tech strimmer that is light, easy to use and has decent battery life. Can’t be taken apart for storage Why you can trust T3 Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and ...