After a mow of the lawn it's likely that you have some stray blades of grass, or the lawn mower deck hasn't gotten close enough to the fence so has missed a strip. Knowing how to edge with a string trimmer is going to wildly help with this. We caught up with a couple of experts to find out more.
The tools you'll need for edging with a string trimmer
The first step to edging with a string trimmer is to make sure you have the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety boots and goggles, ear protection, long trousers and gloves, Harry Bodell, landscaper and gardening expert for PriceYourJob , told Top Ten Reviews .
"When strimming, debris and stones can be whipped up by the fast-moving string and can cause injuries so it’s important to protect yourself," says Harry.
"Move any pots, containers, furniture and even your car if it’s close to where you are going to be working. Make sure children and pets are inside the house and ensure that anyone else is at least 49 feet away."
The next step is to mow the grass before you start trimming to make sure your yard is in a decent state to do the edging.
"It’s much easier to use a strimmer if the lawn has been mown first," explains Morris Hankinson, gardening expert and managing director of Hope Grove Nurseries .
"Give the lawn a cut to the length you’d like it to be and then you’ll be able to see the edges better before getting started."
Morris told Top Ten Reviews : "You will need to switch from holding the strimmer upright, to angling it at 90 degrees. The strimmer needs to be placed right where the string/line meets the edge of the grass. Keep the strimmer level and move along the edge of the grass border."
Harry adds: "If you are edging a lawn next to a flower bed you should work from the grass side.
"Maintain a steady and even pace so that you can control the cut and keep it straight," says Harry. "Work at a speed that feels safe and comfortable for you and permits you to sustain the neat edge.
"Keep your arms as close to your body as is comfortable to give you more control and support when using the trimmer. This also helps to relieve fatigue."
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