A clean, neatly trimmed edge plays a big part in growing a lawn to be proud of. Should you choose an electric or gas powered tool for the purpose?

Apart from a lawn mower, the most important tools for maintaining a top quality lawn are the rotary edging tools known variously as strimmers, weed whackers, or brush cutters. The thin, hard, nylon cord that whizzes at high velocity, may not be suitable for creating a neat edge in the first place, but is very effective in maintaining one afterwards. Which type is most appropriate for the home gardener, and how are they best used?

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