Edger vs. String Trimmer - Which One is Better for Edging
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- In this video we answer the age old question of "Which is better for edging. blade edger or a string trimmer?" We test both on amount of time it takes to complete a pass on a sidewalk and how good it looks when it is done.
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Skill of the operator is a major factor.
No shit
Yeah this guy makes it look easy hehe
True, because when i use the stringit juat throws rocks and grass at my fave
Use the edger to tame an overgrown edge. Use a trimmer to maintain an edge that's already set.
Exactly i have been doing commercial and residential lawn care for a long time and this is how i do it. I think i can get a better edge on maintained lawns with the weedeater the edger makes it look to "feathery" if that makes sense
thats my plan!
I use my edger on 1st time edging,as a guide line,all cuts after that I use strings.This makes edging with string more precise.
I never could edge very quickly with a weedeater. After years of getting covered in dirt doing it, I'm going to buy an edger. Operator skill definitely matters. I don't suck at it, but I don't do it for a living either.
He’s still edging he’s made his way all the way to California purely edging sidewalk after sidewalk your the real winner my friend.
I have inspired 100s of thousands of people to use what they have to make there property look the best it can. I think that says something. Thanks! 👊🔥
The string trimmer edge was still legit tho.. 👌🏻
I know I'll most likely be in the minority here, but I prefer the string edge better. Looks tighter to me. I've used both on and off for close to 25 years, and even still today, the string looks better, yes it takes little longer, but it shows. Thank you for the video.
This guy is freaking pro
Where this really saves time is when you are doing normal residential lawns and you don't have to switch machines every time you need to edge a curb or sidewalk.
One factor that comes to my mind: sprinkler heads that are close to the sidewalk. I have one yard I typically blade edge but I’ve got to be careful because several sprinkler heads are close to the sidewalk and if I’m not paying attention the blade will run into them. I’ve broken one before doing that. The string doesn’t cause issues with them though.
thing is if you edge the same lawn every week with string, eventually a small groove will develop that just guides the trimmer string along. makes it super easy.
So true. I have that groove now.
@phục êwê Thanks ill get into the groove
Thanks for the side by side before/after and blowering to show the end result clearly.
Thanks for validating me getting rid of that hateful string edger so I can I get a wheeled bladed edger
They are much easier. What brand are thinking of going with?
i use my weed wacker and get a pretty clean edge.. if you have to choose one its the more versatile tool, you can only do one thing with an edger even though it probably comes out a little nicer
Didn't have the money to buy the golden edge so I'm using a Oregon gator blade on my Stihl edger. Gives a wider edge than the standard edger blade. I also like abit wider edge too. Used it to get the edge wider then just maintain it with my trimmer
The long held debate , seeing this 4 years later of course . The string trimmer is great for edges that aren’t very deep if you have more then 1 inch of overlay on a sidewalk the string trimmer won’t cut through the over lay of sod but other then that it definitely saves a trip back to the truck!
My brother can edge with the string trimmer , and it actually comes out good , we had to use the trimmer till we could fix the edger , the edger in my opinion is better.
You're a pro dude... Lesser mortals cannot be that fast
Thanks, it has taken me many years to get that fast and that straight. Practice makes perfect.
Overgrown/ not maintained I use a walk behind edger. I use a stick edger for most walk ways, I use a string trimmer if I feel to tired to go back to my trailer to swap out my trimmer for my edger. Gator edger blades work great!
It depends on how much edging you have to do. If you only have a little edging then I use the string trimmer. The edger is much easier if you have more than 100 feet of curb,
Exactly like Otis said .
Edger is designed for edging and makes perfect edges every time.
Only blade edger I’ve used was one with wheels that you pushed. Used it on a resort to end the road for miles. Used the string edger to maintain sidewalks.
I don't charge to maintain an edge and I use the string trimmer to do so. If I'm creating a new edge I do charge for that ($0.65/ft) as a one-time service and I use an edger for this.
Edger is superior every time. The edger will give a consistent line week after week, month after month. A string trimmer, even if you’re “the best”, is subject to a line that gets wider and wider over time, and ends up looking like the lawn is dying next to the concrete. The edger is just better. That golden edge thing is completely subjective. I don’t like the edge being that wide. And it throws up a lot of debris. A LOT. Enough to get all over a house if you use it close to the building. No thanks.
My line never gets to wide with a string. However, I've seen it happen. I can't argue the consistent cut an edger gives, however, if you're only cutting your own lawn and you don't wanna spend extra money for an edger you can certainly get a clean look with a string trimmer if you know how to use one.
I dont mind if the line trimmer takes a few mins longer. The problem I have is when I do it, the line keeps breaking off and I have to feed more line out about 6 times per cut!
That is one of the drawbacks of using a string trimmer.
@@LansingLawnServiceLLC pain in the ass man. This is why Im looking at buying a edge trimmer. Can you get a Ryobi brushless one?
@@PatrickGuerrisi honestly I have no idea.
I was trained for string trimming edging but on another companies dime (broken windows) but now it’s on my companies dime and so yeah it’s safer to use a stick edger, also in today’s world where reviews are extreme and a broken window can create a pissed off Customer/driver I just would rather train with the stick edger & add the extra time in at bid.
Great job on both sides man great job but the edger is for just that
Edger all day!
I love your videos,keep up the good work
That golden edger removed a lot of soil that's needed to prevent/minimize erosion
Great video man!
Also 4:31, that's what she said!
Time it doesn't really matter I go with string trimmer 👍
PERFECT JOB DONE I'm sorry my friend
NIce video. Very helpful in seeing the differences. Thanks.
In my opinion the blade trimmer does a better job but especially as Professionals not every job is the same. You might have sprinkler systems running against the edge of the gutter or foot paths which means you can't use a blade. You might have garden edges with no hard surfaces which don't allow you to run the blade along them. So yeah. The blade looks better but when you're on the job it may not be practical and it's a pain in the butt getting it out when you could do the whole job in about 5-10 minutes with a line trimmer and after a bit of practice you can do a pretty good job with it. Plus it's just another machine that you have to have floating around in your setup.
string side looked better. Not sure if this is a good way to test these two devices. For starters, one side looks like has more grass than the other. Therefore, any gaps in the grass would not look as straight as the side that has the most grass. Not sure how you can tell which would look this best then. However, I think the string side looks better to me.
For a wider edge cut we just install two blades on the edger. Works perfect.
Antonio Ric that’s a great idea, thanks! I have to replace my blade this weekend, so I’m going to try using two.
Ah. So whatever you personally feel. Got it.
Generally, I prefer blade to string. But every yard is different; there are some I have I wouldn’t want to string edge really and others I have never and don’t ever plan to take a blade edger to.
The edger looks way better than the trimmer.
That 6 or 7 seconds and then some was the time It took to make a trip back to the trailer. If you know how to do it right use the trimmer.
I spend 2 hours of edging on this commercial property and with an edger vs a trimmer I'd save 40 minutes and you're telling me it's better to stay with the trimmer just because it takes me a minute to walk back to my truck?
Cheers, thanks.
I use a circular saw for edging
Lexicon Devil baller!
I use a excavator
I use a ditch witch for edging
I use my wiener
I use a chainsaw
Well done
Where can I get the golden edge?
Thanks for the video. But, why a lawn mower can not act as an edger? It seems confusing to me. Thanks for the answer.
oh god i hope this does not get misinterpreted somewhere in the near future
Edger is faster, doesnt waste trimmer line, usually looks better, and doesnt throw stuff like the trimmers do. Edger all the way.
Blade Edger's & line trimmers & golden edger's can still pick up pebbles and small stones and shoot it a far distance, One must be very careful about people, pet's and property damage possiblity. Car Windshield's, house windows, etcetera. I call it the the 3 P's People, Pet's and Property. Always be aware of your surroundings, We Gardeners must always be vigilant on safety being number one. Be careful out there all you Gardeners 🤗💪👍
Depends on how overgrown it is or if it's been even a little maintained over time....right ? I like using my weed eater. String trimmer...
I prefer an actual edger. The weed eater requires too much precision for me. I'm not really into that. One wrong wrist flick and my edge is messed up. Guess I'm just not skilled enough in that way with that tool. I'm cool with that. The edger never fails me and was the first tool I used for major projects at malls and stuff when I started landscaping so i think its kind of a senitimental thing too lol
I used to edge only with a string trimmer. Then I bought an actual edger and I prefer using it over a string trimmer. It feels faster to me and in most cases it looks better too. Over time no matter what you do you will always get wider edges than you want with a string trimmer.
I use the string trimmer with no problems. I just go slowly and stop every few feet to make sure I don't get fatigued and mess up, but I've been doing it for so long now that it's like riding a bicycle or signing my name.
Great weed wacker
I don't like the taller grass on the edger side. Personal preference is for trimmer and one less tool to maintain.
This was great, thanks!
Golden edge???? Why ; would not list it with the other crap you listed?????
I think you walking backwards with the string-trimmer made the difference. the testconditions should be the same. personally i think the string is an overall-winner. it's much easier/flexible around edges/obstacles.... Regards
24 vs 18 seconds is a big difference that's a 33% difference and that'd be like 80 minutes vs 120 minutes so don't underestimate the potential!
When edging for me 95% of the time we use a edger
Golden Edge sounds rough on the concrete
It is more louder than a regular edger blade, however what I use it for is overgrown edges. It tears right through.
Can you provide a link for the golden edge? I'm not seeing it listed in the links you provided.
i am thinking of getting an edger, but what the blade accidentally touches the concrete.
Do you mean the top of the concrete? It will make a small mark, but it’s not bad. The blade should always be in contact with the edge of the concrete.
Edger is better
I'll remember this if my 30 year old Power Trim with a 3HP Briggs and Stratton ever dies. They'll probably bury me with that edger!
Prefer an edger, does a better job and is faster
Lies
it would be awesome to get the END END result. afte blow. next video. ty
string trimmer is faster overall because you dont have to change when you trim
Nice video.
I personally always like the string trimmer but the stick edger is faster
Picture Perfect Places yeah, I really like using a trimmer to edge too, but I agree the edger is way faster.
String side looked better to me
I don’t see a lot of edger though, most lawn workers I see carry trimmer
Thing is, most lawn that have been taking care of are in good shape for trimmer and trimmer could do a lot more than just edging while edger on the other hand doesn’t have that much option to it.
You didn't say how long the patch you edged tho, I wanna know how long it takes to edge every linear foot😥
I have a question. On my driveway, the grass grows right up to the concrete touching it and even growing over the edge of the concrete a little.
I would think that if I use a blade edger it couldn’t get the little bit of grass along the driveway that touches the concrete. I couldn’t of course use a metal blade to cut that remaining grass or it would scrape on the concrete.
How do lawn care experts get around this problem with a metal edger? I currently have a cheap string edger that isn’t adequate and I want to upgrade.
A blade edger will absolutely cut the grass right up to the concrete. If your concrete is 3 or 4 inches above the concrete I might worry about scratching it, but otherwise I would just run the edger right along that edge. That is what an edger is made for.
@@LansingLawnServiceLLC oh okay. So it’s okay to scrape the metal edger against the concrete a little to get that grass touching the concrete?
@@reality1958 absolutely. That is what the edger blade is made to do.
@@LansingLawnServiceLLC okay. Thank you. I might also get that gold edge blade. Supposed to be tougher than the standard metal blades. Appreciate your advice
Every time I use my echo string trimmer for an edger the line gets tangled inside.
So where did you brought the Golden edge?
I bought the golden edge at the GIE Expo, but I believe you can buy them from the manufacturers website.
What is the golden edge?
It is a special edger blade that cuts an edge 1/2 an inch wide. Some people like it. The best use for it is to cut overgrown edges. They are pretty impressive.
The reason it took longer on the string is because u walk backward. String is a lot better cause u can flat top corner and around trees without wasting time running back and forth to ur trailer...
Edger is faster, better quality, and more consistent, regardless of user experience and skill level. The fact that I can put a relatively untrained person on an edger makes it worth carrying the extra piece of equipment. "Trained" personnel at my university leave a edge width of 1" or more because they lack the skill to edge with a string trimmer.
dochort21 I agree. I am a solo operator and I thought that having to switch to another piece of equipment would take longer, but in reality it is faster to use the edger and like you said it looks better. Also, the edge doesn’t get opened up over time like it does with a weedeater.
trimmer requires string refills which could be hassle
That is true unless you have the ECHO speed feed head. Fastest loading trimmer head on the market.
With a lawn care company that’s a must anyways but the way I was taught in this business is your there to cut grass not dirt
but the string trimmer can also trimm horizontal.
That is true. Once you get a nice edge with the edger you can always maintain it with the string trimmer.
I think the string trimmer do better job
So I've got tall grass that's right up to the edge of a deck fascia board. Would using a string trimmer be able to trim the grass without damaging the deck fascia board.. ? Or do I need another type of edging tool?
What I would do is flip edge next to the fascia board just like you saw me edging the sidewalk with the string trimmer. You can do that or you can spray weed and grass killer along the fascia board so that you are sure to not damage it.
Should show a close up after you use the golden edge.
I like using an edger
Rufus LC so does tyrone
Tyrone is a boss. lol
How about on a St. Augustine yard? Tough grass.
Blade is better and the way I will continue to do it. Turn edger to a 45
I prefer using a weed eater (no guard) but I say do whichever you want
I can do half inch edges with my string trimmer.
I agree, that over time you can make 1/2 in. edges, however I do not feel that they look as good. A string trimmer gives the groove a more rounded look where the blade looks like it was cut with a knife. What brand of string trimmer do you use?
But why would you want to?
String trimmer did just as good..i won't recommend giving it too much throttle if it's a sthil 4 mix string trimmer
I didn’t care for this video. Until I saw you bring out the Gold “bling-bling”. Good funny video. But, who really cares? 😂
Honestly it was fun to make. Gold makes everything better!
Lol good video golden edge Is golden. I have to say that wasn't too fair of you with the initial two. You walked backwards with the sting so you will take a little longer I know I would walking backwards. But Like you said who cares you got golden.
A string trimmer also trims, though, so why shell out twice as much money on tools just to maintain a city lot?
He did walk backwards with the trimmer though
Well I am faster with trimmer than curve stick edger. Been doing it with trimmer edge since I was 12 years old. Now 28 years old. Mostly doing 4 to 5 apartments per day don’t have time go back and forth grab stick edger from 2 to 4 acers
Walking backwards & stopping added more time.
LAST ONE GOLDEN EDGER ? WAS CLEARLY DONE ON A YARD THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY EDGED LIKE 3 OR 4 DAYS AGO. WTF ?
TRICK-OR TREAT yes the sidewalk does get edged regularly. I never said the sidewalk was over grown.
So how does that help with the golden edge of you've already done it previously post videos on a non touched lawn. Would make sense
You walked foward with one and then walked backwards with the other. No wonder there is a time difference
What's THE GOLDEN EDGE.....
is that slang, sarcasm, or that's what it's called??????
That is what it is called. Check it out online.
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LoL... ok thanks
Is this what they call in America at reedd NEC
What is the best string trimmer to use so I can keep going and it doesn't break every 5 seconds
Are you asking about the string you use in the string trimmer or the trimmer itself?
@@LansingLawnServiceLLC the string trimmer
@@Mr88saved I use and stand behind ECHO products. I think they make fantastic trimmers.
It looks like that thing is bludgeoning your sidewalk along with it. Isn't that a piece of it fly back toward the camera on 4:02
The sidewalk wasn’t poured right and so there are little chunks that stick into the yard. It is what it is.
Could you please explain what a golden edge is, what machine it's used on, and put a link
for the golden edge purchase, for me, the blithering lawn idiot?😃
The golden edge is an edger blade that is used on a stick edger. It is made with carbide teeth and is much thicker steal so it lasts much longer. goldenedge.pro
@@LansingLawnServiceLLC Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
My issue is one of simple cost:benefit.
I'm guessing the edger is probably pushing $300...the only use is for my sidewalk. My trimmer, on the other hand, does my sidewalk and driveway edging, the base of my 24 landscape shrubs, and the base of my dog's corral fencing. The difference in comparative quality, IF ANY...certainly doesn't justify keeping a $300 tool in the garage for 45 seconds of work each week....
Can you use an edger with grass growing between concrete?
Jamie I wouldn’t. You run the risk of damaging the concrete and opening the gap in the concrete allowing more weeds or grass to grow there. I would get a weed and grass killer from Home Depot or some place similar and spray that in the crack. It will kill what is in there and keep it killed for at least six weeks. If you were to use and edger or string trimmer you would have to do it every week.