String Trimmers for A Well-Groomed Garden
A string trimmer is equally great for maintaining a neat edge along walks and beds and are equally adapt around rocky features of your landscaped garden. Time to transform that shaggy mess of overgrowns and undergrowths into a crisp summer landscape.
There are many to choose from, the right choice will depend on your garden or property size, its terrain and landscaped features, and your own capacity to work with them.
Contents at a Glance
In the Spotlight
Gas Powered, Electric or Cordless

- Gas string trimmers are generally more powerful than electric trimmers and are usually a better choice for those with large trimming jobs. Two-stroke models require you to mix fuel and oil. Larger 4-stroke models are also available.
- Electric string trimmers are lighter and easier to start than gas trimmers and require no fuel mixing, but they are less powerful. Also, those which require an extension cord are somewhat limited in portability.
- Cordless electric trimmers are generally lightweight, rechargeable and fully mobile, making them an excellent choice for those trimming a large area with light weeds.
- Curve shaft models are generally lightweight, well balanced and economically priced.
- Straight shaft models are good for larger yards and for reaching under decks, shrubs, benches, etc. Straight shaft trimmers are also more comfortable for tall people to use.
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Best Priced
Best Priced String Trimmers on Amazon.com
Black & Decker NST2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric 12-Inch Grass Hog String Trimmer With Two Batteries
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $191.66
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker AF-100-3ZP 30-Feet 0.065-Inch Line String Trimmer Replacement Spool, 3-Pack
Amazon Price: $17.33 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $27.05
Usually ships in 24 hours
Poulan Pro PP125 17-Inch 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer With Split Shaft
Amazon Price: $119.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $159.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker GH1000 Grass Hog XP 14-Inch 7.2 Amp Electric String Trimmer/Edger
Amazon Price: $74.09 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $143.09
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker GH600 Grass Hog 14-Inch 5-AMP Electric String Trimmer and Edger
Amazon Price: $49.97 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $99.61
Usually ships in 24 hours
Gas Powered
Best Priced Gas Powered String Trimmers on Amazon.com
Poulan Pro PP125 17-Inch 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer With Split Shaft
Amazon Price: $119.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $159.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Troy-Bilt TB20CS 17-Inch 31cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Curved Shaft String Trimmer With Detachable Shaft
Amazon Price: $109.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $109.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Poulan Pro PP446ET 17-Inch 31cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Curved Shaft String Trimmer With Split Shaft And 12-Foot 8-Inch Pole Saw Pruner Attachment
Amazon Price: $189.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $189.99
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Poulan P1500 16-Inch 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Curved Shaft String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $108.94 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $99.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Troy-Bilt TB590BC 18-Inch 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer/Brush Cutter With Detachable Shaft
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $199.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Electric
Best Priced Electric String Trimmers on Amazon.com
Black & Decker NST2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric 12-Inch Grass Hog String Trimmer With Two Batteries
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $191.66
Usually ships in 24 hours
WORX GT WG151.5 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lithium-Ion String Trimmer/Edger With One Battery & 30-Min Charger
Amazon Price: $146.46 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $199.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker NST2036 Heavy-Duty 36-Volt Cordless Electric String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $169.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $169.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Toro 51467 8-Inch 12-Volt Cordless Electric Trimmer
Amazon Price: $43.96 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $59.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker CST1100 9-Inch 12-Volt Cordless Electric String Trimmer and Edger
Amazon Price: $76.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $125.19
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Cordless Electric
Best Priced Cordless Electric String Trimmers on Amazon.com
Black & Decker NST2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric 12-Inch Grass Hog String Trimmer With Two Batteries
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $191.66
Usually ships in 24 hours
WORX GT WG151.5 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lithium-Ion String Trimmer/Edger With One Battery & 30-Min Charger
Amazon Price: $146.46 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $199.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker NST2036 Heavy-Duty 36-Volt Cordless Electric String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $169.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $169.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Toro 51467 8-Inch 12-Volt Cordless Electric Trimmer
Amazon Price: $43.96 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $59.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker CCC3000 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lawncare Center
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $379.78
Usually ships in 24 hours
Trimming Tips
Getting the height rightCut at the right height. Keep the string head about 2 to 3 inches off the ground, just like a mower blade, and sweep the machine side to side in a steady motion parallel to the ground.
Cutting overgrown grass
Weed tall and overgrown grass from the top down, so the string chomps them into little pieces. This will save your trimmer heads from getting tangled or the machine stalled.
Edging
Edging your driveway, walks and flower beds is as easy with your trimmer. Shift your grip so the string spins vertically, like an airplane propeller and track it right along the bed or track line.
Trimming near trees, posts, and steps
Do not be too robust when trimming around trees, posts and steps. Be careful to stop short of hitting these with the string. You can kill a tree by stripping its bark, or cut a chunk out of wood or concrete. Pull back as soon as you hear or feel the distinctive click of slapping string.
Cutting with metal blades
Give yourself that extra protection with long pants, helmet, boots, and goggles or a face mask, plus shoulder straps to keep you from getting an aching back when you switch to a metal blade for cutting brush and saplings. Safety first, never remove the blade guard as It not only protects you, it also keeps the blade from wreaking havoc on rocks, walks, or posts.
Keep it clean and ready
Wipe off bits of grass and debris when you stop for the day, give it a once over and check check both the gas level and what's left on the string reel, set and ready for your next garden trim and tidy session.
Shop by Brand
Black & Decker
Best Priced String Trimmers by Balck & Decker
Black & Decker NST2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric 12-Inch Grass Hog String Trimmer With Two Batteries
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $191.66
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker AF-100-3ZP 30-Feet 0.065-Inch Line String Trimmer Replacement Spool, 3-Pack
Amazon Price: $17.33 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $27.05
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker CCC3000 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lawncare Center
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $379.78
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker GH600 Grass Hog 14-Inch 5-AMP Electric String Trimmer and Edger
Amazon Price: $49.97 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $99.61
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker GH1000 Grass Hog XP 14-Inch 7.2 Amp Electric String Trimmer/Edger
Amazon Price: $74.09 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $143.09
Usually ships in 24 hours
Homelite
Best Priced String Trimmers by Homelite
Factory Reconditioned Homelite ZR21506 17-Inch 26cc Gas Powered Mighty Lite Curved Shaft String Trimmer (Non-CARB Compliant)
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $69.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Factory Reconditioned Homelite ZR21546 17-Inch 26cc Gas Powered Mighty Lite Straight Shaft String Trimmer (Non-CARB Compliant)
Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $129.99
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Factory Reconditioned Expand-It ZR15520 Pruner Attachment For String Trimmers
Amazon Price: $74.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $149.99
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Arnold/Homelite .095 String Trimmer Spool #HL-095S
Amazon Price: $13.70 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $16.49
Usually ships in 24 hours
Arnold/Homelite .095 Prewound String Trimmer Spool #PWS-HL002
Amazon Price: $10.71 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $10.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Makita
Best Priced String Trimmers by Makita
Makita Commercial Grade Automatic Feed String Trimmer Head #B-60109
Amazon Price: $29.21 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
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Makita EM4251CA Commercial Grade 4-Stroke 24.5cc String Trimmer (CARB Compliant)
Amazon Price: $359.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $359.99
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Makita Commercial Grade Bump & Feed String Trimmer Head #713301-A
Amazon Price: $41.00 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $41.00
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Makita 713300-A Manual Feed String Trimmer Head
Amazon Price: $21.19 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
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Makita Commercial Grade Automatic Feed String Trimmer Head #B-60121
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
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Poulan
Best Priced String Trimmers by Poulan
Poulan Pro PP125 17-Inch 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer With Split Shaft
Amazon Price: $119.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $159.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Poulan Pro String Trimmer Spool for PP125 .095-Inch #952711631
Amazon Price: $8.11 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $10.10
Usually ships in 24 hours
Poulan P1500 16-Inch 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Curved Shaft String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $108.94 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $99.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Poulan PP133 Pro 17-inch 33cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft Attachment Capable String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $129.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $129.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Poulan Pro 952711635 String Trimmer Line for WT3100 and PP325 .115-Inch
Amazon Price: $6.54 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $6.48
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Remington
Best Priced String Trimmers by Remington
Remington RM112ST 12-Inch 3.8-Amp Dual Line Bump Feed 180-Degree Rotating Handle Electric String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $40.68 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $49.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Remington RM110ST 10-Inch 3 Amp Electric String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $25.86 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
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Remington RMS65B 12-Inch/14-Inch String Trimmer Replacement Spool
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price:
Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item.
Remington RM114ST 14-Inch 4.5 Amp Electric String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $41.30 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
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Usually ships in 2 to 5 weeks
Remington RMS65A 10-Inch String Trimmer Replacement Spool
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price:
Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item.
Swisher
Best Priced String Trimmers by Swisher
Swisher Shindaiwa E4-S3000 E4 24-1/2-CC 4-Stroke Engine Commercial Grade String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $403.65 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
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Swisher Shindaiwa E4-S4000 E4 34-CC 4-Stroke Engine Commercial Grade String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $468.45 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
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Swisher Mower 18-Inch Pre-Cut Replacement Trimmer Line - Fits PST67522, ST65022DXQ, ST60022Q - 36 Pack #P3618
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $12.99
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Swisher E4-U3005 Shindaiwa E4 Power Multi-Tool Power Broom Attachment
Amazon Price: $258.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
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Swisher Shindaiwa E4 Power Multi-Tool String Trimmer Attachment #E4-U3001
Amazon Price: $105.46 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $106.99
Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
Toro
Best Priced String Trimmers by Toro
Toro 51467 8-Inch 12-Volt Cordless Electric Trimmer
Amazon Price: $43.96 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $59.99
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Toro 51346 15-Inch 4.4 Amp Electric Trimmer
Amazon Price: $42.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $44.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Toro 88175 Electric Trimmer Replacement Spool with .065-Inch-by-30-Foot Line
Amazon Price: $9.33 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $8.76
Usually ships in 24 hours
Toro 51358 3.9 Amp 13-Inch Electric Trim & Edge String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $44.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $44.99
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Toro 51347 3.5 Amp 11-Inch Electric String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $38.81 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $39.99
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Troy-Bilt
Best Priced String Trimmers by Troy-Bilt
Troy-Bilt TB20CS 17-Inch 31cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Curved Shaft String Trimmer With Detachable Shaft
Amazon Price: $109.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $109.99
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Troy-Bilt AH720R Trimmer Plus 16-Inch Dual-Action Articulating Hedge Trimmer Attachment
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $99.99
Usually ships in 3-5 business days
Troy-Bilt TB415CS 4-Cycle Curve Shaft Gas String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $161.45 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $179.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Troy-Bilt TB590BC 18-Inch 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer/Brush Cutter With Detachable Shaft
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $199.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Troy-Bilt TB10CS 17-Inch 31cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Curved Shaft String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $67.02 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $99.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Ryobi
Best Priced String Trimmers by Ryobi
Troy-Bilt TB590BC 18-Inch 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer/Brush Cutter With Detachable Shaft
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $199.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi 30cc 17" Curve Shaft Attachment Capable String Trimmer ZRRY30530
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
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Factory Reconditioned Ryobi ZR30002 18-Inch 30cc 1 HP Gas-Powered Straight-Shaft String Trimmer (Non-CARB Compliant)
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $179.99
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Factory Reconditioned Expand-It ZR15520 Pruner Attachment For String Trimmers
Amazon Price: $74.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $149.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi 30cc 18" Gas Trimmer ZRRY30550
Amazon Price: $89.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
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Weed Eater
Best Priced String Trimmers by Weed Eater
Weed Eater RTE115C 15-Inch 4.5 Amp Twist-N-Edge Electric String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $44.00 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $50.00
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker NST2018 18-Volt Cordless Electric 12-Inch Grass Hog String Trimmer With Two Batteries
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $191.66
Usually ships in 24 hours
Poulan Pro PP125 17-Inch 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer With Split Shaft
Amazon Price: $119.99 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $159.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Weed Eater WT3100 16-Inch 31cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Dual-Cut Wheeled String Trimmer
Amazon Price: $154.95 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $199.00
Usually ships in 24 hours
Black & Decker GH600 Grass Hog 14-Inch 5-AMP Electric String Trimmer and Edger
Amazon Price: $49.97 (as of 12/15/2009) ![]()
List Price: $99.61
Usually ships in 24 hours
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