How To Edge With A String Trimmer Step by Step Tutorial

This is a step by step tutorial on how to edge a sidewalk with a string trimmer. This video is meant for a beginners in the lawn care industry who may not have the money for an edger.
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[@davepeeters6518]

Glad you mentioned that it takes several times to get a great straight line

[@AgentChodeyBanks]

I've watched about 15 of these videos and this is the best one.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Thank you! I agree. Not in a prideful way, I mean I really feel mine was the most detailed and informative on how to edge. I’m glad it helped out.

[@chrisroberts9612]

Finally a nice video with sidewalks and fences I can relate to. Damn good job and thank you..thank you!

[@Clint902]

Thanks a million! I thought I was the only one that found it difficult to find the edge with my trimmer(my lawn hasn't been edged in 40+ years) . Well, it's been a challenge but almost done. Doesn't look great but hopefully in time it will!

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

You’re welcome!

[@aaronthurman8363]

Great video very realistic. I used to edge with my trimmer when I had one small lawn but that one took months of very small chipping away to get a nice clean true edge. I will say that the trimmer is better at hitting every blade of grass on an ESTABLISHED edge its just creating a great edge that is a pain. I broke down and bought an edger and its one of the best purchases i have made. It's so much more efficient and every customer gets a perfectly edged sidewalk when I pick up a new yard its an instant change.

[@underground310music]

My current Forman has been trying to teach me this style to edge with an angle it's looks really great!

[@RMalai]

THANKS spartans! is the overgrown driveway from my house? just kidding. You are the only one who showed a short video on what I want to know and do.

[@deanleland7277]

Thanks for the tip! I'll do that next time! I just got a brand new weed eater today.

[@surferatapollobay1341]

I have found putting a piece of timber about 4 inches on the concrete and using the edge as a guide..easier on arms shoulders and back

[@egold1006]

I use a 22 year old Homelite expand it unit. The s type trimmer head was perfect for edging, I defeated the lock system by using a pipe cutter, I was then able to turn the trimmer head as an edger. I also modified the trimmer attaching a push string head unit on it.

[@stephc99]

Thanks so much! I can’t afford to get a trimmer & edger so I’m choosing a trimmer. I have a lot of grass in the sidewalk and edges of my lawn.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

If you can only buy one or the other I would buy a trimmer all day long.

[@Annette196146]

This was a great video,I have watched so many videos trying to get my nerve up to finally edge my yard,I'm just going to have to bite the bullet get over my fear just do it.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Annette196146 you can do it. It really isn’t that hard and once you get that edge it takes no time at all to keep it. Good luck!

[@jumpingjellyfish9596]

Thank you! This is the best tutorial I have found - nice neat footpaths.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Aussie Oscar thank you! I tried to explain how to edge as best I knew how. I am glad it was helpful. Are you more of a edge with a strimmer kind of guy or an edger?

[@jumpingjellyfish9596]

@@LansingLawnServiceLLC I'm definitely a strimmer guy!! Keep up the fantastic videos, have subscribed to your channel. Greetings from Australia.

[@addydog2012]

Very helpful! TY for sharing. I’m new to edging, but addictive! Keep up the good work.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful. You'll be a pro in no time.

[@jr_fandrew5775]

Good job! Very helpful video; thank-you for sharing.

[@dominicwickline3093]

Stihl 90s are my favorite trimmers

[@jimquantic]

I can see you have a practiced hand--looks easy to hold it and draw a very straight line. But I find it "harder than it looks", my line tends to not be true, but your video convinced me to give it another try, thanks.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Yeah it just takes practice. Honestly some people never do get comfortable with it, but it is worth a shot. It can save a lot of time by not switching handheld equipment for trimming and edging.

[@jimquantic]

I can see that too--I did in fact try it, and it came out just "OK". But I was thinking, it should not take (I don't think) too much for them to have a clip on attachment guide, that you cram into the sidewalk edge, and use that to force a straight line. Anyway, edging due today, I'll try it again, and thanks

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

There is a product for that. It is called the Edgit Pro. It is a round disk that replaces the guard on the trimmer. Look it up online.

[@SazquatchTurd]

I edge the same way and use the same model echo. Edging like that with the trimmer lowered gives more control and when you get comfortable with it you can do it fast. That echo is great, lightweight, and reliable. Though they only last me about a year. But in the long run its worth it.

[@gregstickler3798]

This is when an edger comes in handy Why those back pack blowers I find hand held just as reliable and you save a fortune

[@deetle1924]

Now have shown how to trim a Slabe that is at the same level as the grass. How about a slab that is 4 inches above the grass? Following a plastic landscaping edge that is Curvey? I cycle around a tree. Creating a edge between grass & mulch with no barrier. Can wait to see videos for all his

[@junkie7367]

Ok. I will begin by saying you are very good with your edging method. It is rare to see someone cut straight the way you do. The proper posture and stance and speed are hard to come by for most. Yet, my argument starts with the direction. Rather than standing on the pavement, you should be on the lawn to continue to go left around the entire property ( if the bed edges continue and allow you to). If lawn professionals learn this method and go slow until comfortable, there will never be another complaint about edges. Just my two cents... Keep it up. Your work looks great! - Ben

[@Contemplator24]

Awesome stuff dude. Thanks for your help- I'm just learning all this stuff now and your expertise is very helpful!

[@jimwhittaker886]

You make it look so darn easy! Thanks for the vote of confidence. Is it a good idea to take the guard off while you are edging? I'm a newbie at this and would like to know why my line breaks every 10 feet. I have to stop edging, take the spool off the trimmer, take the spool apart, re-feed the line out of the spool, replace the spool on the trimmer, go back to edging, and guess what happens in 10 more feet? Can you help me here? Thanks again.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Jim Whittaker you are probably using some crappy line. I use ugly line. You can get it at Lowe’s. It also depends, if you are edging really over grown edges the line will break more frequently because it is moving allot of debris. You just have to live with it until you get the edge where you want it.

[@SazzadAli-u1g]

Awesome vid. Awesome voice.

[@TOMA21207]

This is very helpful, thanks for the tip.

[@GrassDaddy]

Nice clean edge!

[@ralsilva4267]

thanks for the info. appreciate it.

[@henrytauch8383]

Look very good sir

[@jman3254]

It seems that it would almost be just as practical to lift up the grass on the overgrown sidewalk with a square shovel, and then chop the edge with a round point, then haul off the excess grass, and then maintain it afterwards in the future with a trimmer or an edger. It looks rough on the trimmer to do it the way the vid shows. Even so, I have done it the same way as the vid shows and it is a messy technique- the stuff flies everywhere and mostly lands on me. lol. But the vid technique does work, and you did a great job on it.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

J Alford I agree. I have since switched to a blade edger simply for the look and efficiency.

[@jman3254]

@@LansingLawnServiceLLC yeah, I have a blade edger too but for some reason I still use the weed eater alot to edge--- one less tool to fool with, I guess. And if a person isn't aware of how good an edger makes the edge look, they will think that the weed eater method looks really good; but I think the edger wins out--- in how it makes an edge look even more professional than a weedeater. I will even use an old manual edger sometimes on small jobs, like the slabs on some of my customer's family plots in certain graveyards, etc. Anyway keep up the good work and good to hear from ya.

[@rommie1952]

Nice tutorial thank you!

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Your welcome. I'm glad it was helpful.

[@yoboi5775]

I like the 225

[@ralsilva4267]

I have an Echo srm 225 that I use for edging, but turning the machine side ways or upside down for a minute or 2 floods the engine or something and makes the trimmer shut down. I can eventually turn it back on after a few pulls, but it's pretty annoying. Is that normal or is something wrong with my trimmer?

[@karlrovey]

I used to have that issue, but it seems to have gone away. Try shaking it every now and then while it's turned sideways and ensuring you have a mostly full tank. You're not flooding it. You're having the opposite problem. You're not getting enough fuel (if any). The problem is the fuel filter being above the fuel level and not in the fuel when you have it on its side or upside down.

[@rodmascotto6750]

Great video.....thx

[@AussieDownUnder]

Great video mate

[@gerrygrabinski7042]

1. Does it make a difference if you stand on the sidewalk or the grass when edging? 2. What does the "R" and "L" mean on the top of the inside reel? 3. I also have a SRM model. Does it make a difference if you go right to left or left to right? thanks, Gerry

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

The L and R is for left and right. It really doesn't make much of a difference if you stand in the grass or on the sidewalk. I prefer to stand on the sidewalk so I can see what I am doing better. The string feeds much better if when you load the string you are looking at the L and not the R.

[@tonym6920]

I do it the same way except I use curved shaft trimmers. Don't forget the hearing protection.,

[@alexvercoe3181]

and what if your trimmer head turns the other way. Different technique I suppose. I learnt to cord trim like yourself but then purchased a new stihl machine and it turns the other way.I agree with Aaron, a blade edge beats cord . Especially when establishing an overgrown edge.Thanks for the vid

[@alexvercoe3181]

cheers, yer i know it just threw me off a bit . Almost like one way is for leftys and the other is for rightys. Im using my blade edger more and more especially for overgrown stuff. Keep the videos comin thanks mate!

[@Nigz27]

Nice work & info ☺

[@ralsilva4267]

Keith, your right, it's the amount of fuel in the trimmer. thanks

[@Dr777cl]

good video

[@abhishekmahendru1583]

I had a troy trimmer and i used to do just fine trimming with it. Now, i bought this trimmer and its choppy...not sure how id control it or if there's another method to it.

[@InCloseFighter]

I tried to edge more than a few times like this and could never get it. A curved trimmer, money.....but the straight one, nah. I use my straight trimmer for most stuff, but my edging, I had to keep it simple and get an edger. Works so much better and it's faster. For me anyways. Nice video for those who want to learn how to do this. .

[@rcrd8]

It looks good enough bro. You should feel proud of yourself for doing it yourself. And not have to pay somone to come do it for you. Yes it takes practice, but it's your own house who cares if you mess up a little the first couple of times. Btw I miss using gas trimmers. I downgrade to battery and electric ones. Just not powerful enough. After watching your video I think I might just fix my gas trimmer and start using it again.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Go with an echo trimmer. They are super reliable.

[@MarioGonzalez-yn6cb]

has your weed eater ever turned off by itself in that position? it happens to me many times.

[@hunkydude322]

its up to the individual if he or she wants to invest on an edger,but if one deicdes to use the weed trimmer, just practice ,practice.,practice is how u can good with the weed eater, ithats simple.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Exactly!

[@andybub45]

I use the Autocut 25-2 C, but i use a blade edger.

[@matthewderickson1121]

What brand/type of string are you using? What size line?

[@Wadejm533]

How many times did you have to reload your string?

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

I didn't have to reload the string for this job. However, as you can see in the video it was very dry conditions so it wasn't too hard to edge. If it was wet I am sure it would have taken longer and I would have used more string.

[@edwardthomasson7910]

Does your weed eater ever stall out when you have it up side down

[@therrienmichael08]

I go thru a lot of string this way. The stick edger with blades makes a mess.

[@germanvalenciamesa1235]

excelente modo de uso

[@keeganleach4264]

How much tstring are you using to edge?

[@louburen6471]

I actually prefer the manual rotary edgers.

[@Guerrero1187]

Michigan I saw the area code on another of your videos. 👍🏽 I’m from Lansing, I haven’t ever seen your trucks around? I know there’s a Lansing lawn&snow in mason, is that you?

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

C G676 No. I’m Lansing lawn service. I only have one truck.

[@Guerrero1187]

cool man! I own superior lawn and snow. I was thinking of starting a youtube channel. like training vids. I'm going to maybe buy a camera can put on my shoulder or chest. I have 20 years exp and I thing I could put some useful info on here.is it hard to edit?

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

C G676 no editing isn’t too hard. I would recommend going with a software you have to purchase rather something free. Up until just recently I was using a free editing software. I just purchased a new software and it is like night and day difference.

[@Guerrero1187]

cool thanks I'm going to look in to software. lawns look good in vids. keep up the good work.

[@丽珍-f8e]

I find if you put the trimmer head on the sideway, it goes itself

[@Fireplace-si7xb]

How come you TURN the weed eater over when you ARE lining?

[@renatocosta811]

I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use kzbin.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.

[@Guerrero1187]

Is Lansing your last name or the city you are in? What state?

[@zarrow50]

Should you always face the grass?

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

No you do not always need to face the grass. Some guys find it easier to stand in the grass. Do whatever it takes for you to make it look nice.

[@zarrow50]

should you walk against the spin of the line or with it?

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

I walk with the spin because if you walk against it your gonna get allot more dirt thrown in your fast and your string will fight you and you won't be able to keep a straight line.

[@zarrow50]

wich way does the real spin normaly?

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

It depends on your unit.

[@robertmellado1562]

Are u in Lansing michigan..!

[@robertmellado1562]

Oh I live by Lansing

[@robertmellado1562]

Flint

[@robertmellado1562]

+Lansing Lawn Service LLC maybe

[@Wadejm533]

I use to much line when I use string trimming-

[@jgril4435]

edging starts @ 3:58

[@mickowen568]

£75 in the uk

[@JeffNaranjo]

why cut the grass so short?

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Because it grows about 4-6" and week. This is non-fertilized grass. So I cut it down to about 3" so that I don't have to cut it twice a week.

[@JeffNaranjo]

wow!!!! Makes sense... thank for the video

[@onegaisti]

This method has made my edger a waste of money.

[@samcare4324]

You forgot to take your guard off.

[@aaronsmith2071]

I dont hold the grip handle

[@lawncaregeneral]

Do you like to edge before you mow?

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

No, I like to edge after I mow. If it is over grown then I will edge first, but if it is just maintenance I will edge after I mow.

[@beermanlawn5690]

#1 if you use a guard your slow and probably scalp

[@raptor0571]

did you say taking the gaurd off is a felony????

[@raptor0571]

+Lansing Lawn Service LLC ok lol... I that's the first thing I take off all my redmax trimmers along with the heads .

[@zarrow50]

Only problem with using it as a weeder is it wears the line down in double quick time.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Imagine what it is doing to a metal blade. I now also have a stick edger and I can tell you that on edges that have already been edged once the weedeater is way faster when it come to edging. Yes, it takes a little more string, but honestly, there is not that big of a cost difference and when you compare the time it takes to change an edger blade with loading a speed feed weedeater head with changing an edger blade there is no comparison. The weedeater overall is much faster.

[@zarrow50]

I am using a Bosch which uses a short piece of thick wire that costs about 2 pounds

[@triumphovertragedy7860]

That is soooo dangerous it's not even funny... but to each there own!!

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Actually, I have been edging this way for 4 years now. I have never broken a window, door, or dented a car. As long as you wear eye protection there really isn't much danger as long as you are aware of your surroundings. There have been times when I don't edge because a car is right there and I don't feel safe edging. You just have to be smart about it.

[@triumphovertragedy7860]

Lansing Lawn Service LLC be aware of your surroundings?? Can you actually sit there and tell me that?? Due to the fact of when some one, anyone for that matter; starts wiping pays attention to both surroundings and the job at hand.. I have been doing this for a long time.. I try really hard to pay attention to everything but man I always get stuck in my own head and concentrate WAY to hard at what I am doing. Please don't take offense to this comment I am only stating what could happen...

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

I guess we should just stop doing anything in this business because 95% of what we do is and can be considered dangerous. We can't mow because we could blow a rock out and kill someone. We can weedeat because we might shoot a rock and break a window or injure ourselves or someone else. We can't trim hedges because we might cut our fingers off. Can't use a chainsaw because we may cut ourselves. This job is inherently dangerous and therefore we carry insurance and take as many precautions as we think is necessary to protect ourselves and others. As I said, I have been edging with a string trimmer for quite a while now and have never been hurt nor have I broken anything or hurt anyone else and many others do the same thing. If you watch any number of landscaping videos on youtube you will find that at least 60% only use a string trimmer to edge. I would much rather get hit in the foot with a plastic string than a steel blade.

[@saxy2399]

that's all wrong.. It cuts a better edge when u stand on the grass and go backwards!!!!

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Everyone has their own way of doing it. I can go 10 times faster by standing on the sidewalk. It makes a smaller groove which looks much nicer that a 1 inch groove that I have seen others put down by standing in the grass. To each their own. I am not trying to tell you what is best for you, you do you and I'll do me.

[@kevinparker9848]

+Lansing Lawn Service LLC . i totally agree!

[@tonoramirez4440]

769

[@beermanlawn5690]

Looks like crap. Invest in a edger

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Thanks for watching!

[@kerry1111111]

Should I get a curved or straight?

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Straight shaft. It will save your back and they have more power.

[@kerry1111111]

OK thanks

[@sonyalenz]

Beerman Lawn l

[@DannyGsackRace]

You stopped before you got to the edge of the sidewalk? In a demonstration video on edging? Go a little further man.

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

Thank you for your comment!

[@YouTw1tFace]

My weed eater dies when I turn it upside down like that. Know why? Is it getting too much gas or too little? Hmm..

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

I have no idea why it is dying unless your fuel filter is clogged.

[@YouTw1tFace]

@@LansingLawnServiceLLC Do you have a video on how to change that?

[@LansingLawnServiceLLC]

@@YouTw1tFace No, but you can get a whole kit at Home Depot. It is very easy. You just fish out the fuel filter from the fuel tank and release the clamp, pull off the old filter and push on the new one, and replace the clip.