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Do you push or pull a lawn edger?
Push the edger slowly along the edging line to cut through the turf, keeping the blade tight against the paved surface, if applicable. Listen to the edger to guide the speed; the machine works harder when cutting through turf and is generally quieter when it finishes cutting and is ready to move along the line.
What do you use a yard edger for?
A lawn edger is a tool that you can use to trim the grass on the very edge of a lawn or flowerbed that the lawnmower may not be able to reach. They work really well when figuring out how to edge a sidewalk or keeping grass from growing over a walkway.
Do I need a garden edger?
Edging also serves a practical purpose. If left unchecked, grass will grow into landscape beds and over the edges of pavement. Edging creates a root barrier that stops grass from invading. And if you keep up with regular edging it will save you time when you’re trimming.
Should you trim before or after mowing?
Step 1: Trim first. The mower will chop the trimmings and reduce the need for raking. Do not use line trimmers to cut grass against the bark of trees. This will damage the bark, often severely enough to kill the tree. Instead, establish a grass-free, mulched area around the tree so that close trimming is not necessary.
What is the difference between a lawn trimmer and edger?
String trimmers are used to trim the grass in tight spots that a lawn mower can’t reach, like along a fence, under decks or near delicate plants and shrubs. On the other hand, lawn edgers are used to clean up borders along sidewalks and driveways.
Are manual edgers worth it?
For edging sidewalks, an edger works efficiently and gives you crisp edges. A manual edger also does the job well but takes longer. The manual edger is especially useful with an uneven sidewalk. It requires great skill to edge with a trimmer and takes a lot of effort.
Which direction do you cut grass?
Lawn Mowing Pattern: Rows The size and shape of your yard plays a part in what direction the rows should go. If your yard is more wide, mow in horizontal rows to cover the longest part of your lawn with the least amount of turns. Longer lawns can be cut vertically for the same reason.
Do I really need an edger?
If you want to create a new boundary in your yard or keep an edge defined, then you will use a lawn edger. If you want to maintain an already existing boundary in your yard or clear areas of weeds and grass that your lawn mower can’t reach, then you will use a string trimmer.