5 Tips to Edge a Lawn with a String Trimmer Like a Pro

Learn how to edge a lawn with a string trimmer like a pro. I join my friends Jeremiah Jennings and Paul Jamison to provide 5 lawn edging tips when using a weedeater. Some people ask why not just use a stick edger. Those are great tools, but they are not great for flip edging around a flower bed or tree ring. I prefer to use a string trimmer for that. Also, edging with a trimmer keeps you from having to go grab another tool to finish the job. Included in the tips are not having the line to long or too short. I also recommended removing the guard but understand that you are increasing your risk by doing that. Jeremiah recommends walking in the same direction as you are trimming. Paul demonstrated how to make the initial edge. Enjoy the video and let me know if you have any additional tips in the comments.

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[brandonf]

My mom just bought her first home with a lawn and I don’t have a dad, so I came here to learn. Thanks dad

[herculydia]

I've been doing it wrongly and taking forever. That feeling of not being sure, is agonizing. I've followed your tips and come back to thank you. 👍 Thank you.

[mcruzer]

I'm so dumb.. all this time I've been wondering why it's so much harder to edge the side of my yard that's against my neighbor's driveway. This video made me realize that it's because I'm going against the rotation of the string.

[capt-danwilkerson]

Good stuff man, one thing about edging with a string trimmer is remembering to control where debris are being slung by either walking in the grass forward or on the sidewalk backwards to avoid flicking a rock into someones window. I find it to be much more stable to hold onto the shaft of the trimmer rather than the loop handle itself especially in st Augustine turf.

[-DexterMorgan-]

ALWAYS WEAR GLASSES I know a guy who almost lost his eye weed whacking. great tips, you can tell these guys are the real deal

[lawncaregeneral]

Great informative video! Another benefit of acquiring this skill is saving money on an edger when you already have a string trimmer.

[rlagore]

Followed all 5 tips and weedeating is now much easier! Your tips are spot on!! Thanks for sharing!

[jejch]

Jason, just wanted to add a couple of thoughts. I never used to use a guard, but after taking out three car windows, I changed my habit. I just learned to use the trimmer with the guard on it. I can see my object decently, and almost no more windows. I took out my truck window with the guard on, 25 ft away. But so far no more customer windows 🙂 Secondly, on my first edging of the year, I pull out my hard blade edger, run that on my edges, and the rest of the year, I use my string trimmer to maintain the edge. Thanks Jason! 😊

[grandaddycrypto]

Been trimming my lawn for decades and found this helpful

[lexgs]

Now he just showing off, “I just flip it, real quick like that there” 😂

[grantdervishi]

This video was very helpful. Thank you. Just sold my condo and bought a house so now I have to do yardwork for first time since high school

[bfboobie]

THANK YOU for this video!!! Man... you guys are extremely helpful. Im 39 yrs old and just now learned how to edge with a string trimmer thanks to you guys. Just mowed, so now about to finish my cig, have a toke, and try out these pro tips. Thanks yall you effin rock! Very well done video, very clear and concise and helpful :)))

Update: this video is magic. It works! My edges now look better than ever. Awesome! Thanks guys!!! Even with my little 18v ryobi string trimmer p2003 it works!

[MB-zjer]

Thank you for the tips, I just used some of them and upped my trim game!

[robertburket]

Thank you. I am still learning to use mine. I had a worx but had alot of trouble with line feed. I just recently got an EGO battery trimmer. Again, I am still getting the hang of using it. I have the guard on. I am going to remove it and see if my skills improve. Thanks again for your tips and video.

[sony]

Thank you for sharing these tips! Jason, I had never observed anyone edging with a string trimmer until discovering your channel years ago. Saves me so much time now! Great work gentlemen

[shellyrhazeleur]

You guys are absolute dolls! Great video! Very clear and I am supposed to teach my nephew to edge and I have never done it or seen it done. I feel confident now. Taking your tips to work tomorrow. I was scared and now I’m not. Simple as that! Thank you so much!

[ambrosineandposy]

This was helpful! I like the idea of one tool for dual use. Cheers from CA.

[bigmac]

God bless y’all, you all are who build America

[AJ-qpkf]

Needed this video for my guys that have a hard time do it. It’s pretty hard for me to teach it because I do it a different way along with keep the guard on.

[DLCreations]

I have used the Shakespeare yellow trimmer cutters and the grey metal edge cutters for last 4 years over string. The method you use is what works best for them.