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 ...

The Ego lawn blower and string trimmer resting on a patch of green lawn - @Adam'sFaves/YouTube If you're heading back outside to start tackling yard-work, it might be the right time to add some new ...

For perfectly lined-up driveway edges, this easy weed-eating tip for battery-powered string trimmers is a great technique.

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, ...