How To Have CLEAN EDGES in a LAWN - Trimmer SECRETS Revealed

[@SilverCymbal]

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[@Clutchpearls]

Maybe one day you hopefully will!❤️ That is, if you want one. :)

[@utubewillyman]

He's good at this. Has broadcast skills.

[@danhayes1342]

Very relaxing 2020 is a ruff one

[@bidensucsbigdickskalmadrin6877]

fake news

[@maxjaeger40]

Very nice looking yard, tip i would give you is to let your yard grow out a little so it is not as manicured but still maintained is a nicer look that will make you not look as crazy obsessed to your yard, trust me your neighbors notice people like this and think weirdly of them , just being honest, otherwise i understand this is what your channel is about so it is a pass.

[@caldera878]

I don't even have a lawn to cut and edge but I'm still here watching.

[@lilbit3765]

Lol me too

[@chevy8588]

Thats good,you might one day,and now you have a good idea

[@jbk4511]

😀😀 but u are funny

[@vpw1984]

Lol

[@shana2283]

🤣😂🤣 I love it! Knowledge is power!✊🏽

[@andyjame1971]

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.

[@gary4738]

SC, I must say that your style of lawn education is simply amazing. Great content, comfortable voice tone and no unnecessary jibberish. You have been blessed. Furthermore, your willingness to share that gift is truly appreciated! Thank you very much!

[@SilverCymbal]

Wow what a very nice compliment I really appreciate it. Thank you so much

[@annanicole1717]

So true.

[@annanicole1717]

Agree.

[@danielkelly8756]

A guy I worked with showed me a really good way to do around a tree etc.. press the guard up against the tree and walk around the tree with it rubbing on the tree. That way you know the line will never reach the tree. No need for the pepsi bottle. If you miss any whispy bits etc, just use tiny amount of throttle to clean up at the end.

[@MarkRowsey]

I've been a home owner for almost 7 years now. Why didn't I come across the channel sooner? Excellent tips here! Thank you!

[@SilverCymbal]

Happy to help! Everything I show is stuff I do myself after a lot of mistakes! Hopefully it saves you all making some too!

[@bondpit8750]

Great channel! Soon you’ll be dominating with a superior lawn and landscape.

[@jasonkeller5732]

You are the string trimmer assassin! I need a lot of practice. That was the cleanest line I've ever seen.

[@ZakDauer]

Honestly, this is gold. Edging your beds like this will make your lawn and gardens pop like you wouldn't believe. A little learning and patience and you're good to go.

[@SilverCymbal]

Very nice of you to say. It does make a big difference. When I was a kid I always noticed the houses that paid landscapers and they always looked like that. It's nice to get that look without the price.

[@stillbreezing5330]

Very nice. I love the coke bottle trick. Mouth drop moment.

[@eddymofo3359]

I'm a lawn care expert, and this is actually really good advice for the home gardener.

[@georgeharrison2795]

Been doing edges like that for nearly 20 years, but yours were on point, and love the bottle tip. Nice job.

[@andrewhimmelspach]

Where has this video been the last 14 years of my life thank you sir

[@mukthatumkur3324]

Your edge lines are the most cleanest I have ever seen in my life! Excellent work!

[@robburke5577]

Sometimes When I’m out there gauging my edges I’ve often wondered how people keep a nice crisp edge! Thanks for the info!

[@paolaarletty6525]

I don’t even have lawn, but I love these videos about cutting lawn precisely and efficiently. I just love a good looking lawn, can’t wait to have one in the future. Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad you like them!

[@jerrymiller6610]

I do landscaping professionally and getting a clean edge on beds is crucial!! Especially on pine straw beds!! Also, To make it easier on edging with a string trimmer, don't run your trimmer at full throttle. Keep it about half or three quarters and it doesn't grab as bad. Good tips tho!

[@markmoreno7295]

My father did lawns using a "Japanese" style in Beverly Hills, San Marino, Pasadena, and a few other places. In those days no line trimmers existed. He used a power edger with the same or better results, but only when the owners were not at home. Instead of a leaf blower, which also did not exist, he used a yard vac. No blowing, just sucking. Mostly, any clippings left around were meticulously raked with a bamboo rake, until later, when modern tech produced the "Flex Rake." For the most part power equipment was frowned upon and he often resorted to hand shears. As a child I was often forced to go with him but I was more interested in swimming after coy fish or sitting under maple trees watching insects. My father did not use pesticides.

[@goodinsrt8]

I have never rolled my eyes harder than seeing the bottle around the tree, that was good.

[@richardsplker303]

I really like the plastic bottle trick For those of us that still don't mind winding our line on the trimmer head I precut Three lengths and tape them on to my straight shaft very handy

[@ronaldnorris2179]

I bought an extra head that i keep loaded and ready to go …spin off and back on…best solution I’ve had for running out of line while trimming…most of the so called speed loads… I’ve found to be junk!!!!!

[@JRoseBooks]

What a helpful video! I love that you showed the angle FROM THE GROUND. Thanks!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roderickl9539]

I liked this video because the man promoted safety first! Everything else he said in here earned him 👍🏽👍🏽.

[@ikillprettythingz7947]

You are hands down the best lawn maintenance youtuber out there. Straight to the point and always have my full attention even if I've never touched a string trimmer in my life 👍👌

[@guoyp]

Wow, just looking at the edges are so satisfying.

[@wespeacock793]

I like to use a spade for the first edge every season and maintain them with string trimmer every week or two. In business that's not always possible but for regular mowing accounts it's quick and simple. Customers love the care and attention to detail! I do love the "soda bottle hack" and think I'll give it a shot but perhaps with some slightly heavier corrugated plastic tubing since I run .095 and .105 trimmer line most often. Thanks all the same, tubing and velcro are cheap. On tool storage, that's sweet!

[@peacock62ful]

No way there’s another Peacock on the inter webs!!!!

[@wespeacock793]

@@peacock62ful Sure enough this was inevitable!

[@TheEthNick]

I LOVE a clean lawn edge. Investing in a trimmer changed everything! 💥

[@Deftone8sd]

I'm not a gardener, but your straight up video and tips make my job a lot easier on the garden

[@SilverCymbal]

Very nice of you to say. Thank you.

[@FrancescaFrancesca]

Wow as a pro landscaper, I am super impressed! It’s rare you see such high quality work. Gorgeous lines!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you so much 😀

[@chrisgennett7219]

I love the tree protection part. Excellent idea. Thank you 😊

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bondpit8750]

The professional lawn service guys could learn from that one. Great way to differentiate your service and show you care but most won’t, it’s all about how quick.

Great stuff. Our modest little Cape Cod has won two city awards Thanks to the wife. Just discovered your channel and lots of great info.

[@waddledee1231]

Man, what a conveniently timed video suggestion! We literally just bought a new trimmer.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Wow - that tip about old soda bottle almost deserves it's own video if you have more plastic bottle tricks up your sleeve 👍

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, I really appreciate the support!

[@DimiArhontidis]

I thought I was the only one that walked backwards when edging! Thank you!!

[@johnlaursen6080]

He's not actually walking backwards he's walking side ways. I've been in the lawn business for years and have been trimming edges like this, but I actually walk backwards while doing it. My customers always ask me how I do it without running into anything? Well if you've done the same yards over and over again throughout the years you basically learn where things are. One of my customers was watching me one time and swore I was going to back into a tree that was close to the edge while edging when all a sudden I veered around it going backwards and kept going. She told me I had eyes in the back of my head. Actually I have run into things before, things like lawn furniture, cars, children's toys and etc., things not normally there.

[@gleanerman2195]

You can do a lot better job way easier when you walk forward.

[@johnlaursen6080]

@@gleanerman2195 I've been doing it this way for years and my edges come out perfect, to each his own I guess.

[@DimiArhontidis]

@@gleanerman2195 Nope.

[@andreaandrea6716]

What idiots give this a thumbs down??? GREAT video! Seriously. As Gary, below, said: " ...your style of lawn education is simply amazing. Great content, comfortable voice tone and no unnecessary jibberish. You have been blessed. Furthermore, your willingness to share that gift is truly appreciated! Thank you very much!" I thoroughly agree and second the motion! Very helpful. Thank you.

[@stevehodgkins8801]

Echo trimmers come with that head. Best invention ever.

[@rymaster4385]

The battery power tools have really stepped up their game the past couple years.

[@SilverCymbal]

Definitely, I wouldn't touch these years ago now I will likely never go back to gas.

[@mikeratkowski3506]

Ryan Schultz I bought the 36 volt Mikita based on silver cymbals recommendation and I an so happy, I love going out to trim.

[@mikenotta7079]

Just imagine, 5 years or so from now, more power and definitely longer lasting batteries! They are pretty good now but will only improve over time!

[@Rubonios1]

Right...That trimmer was so quiet it caught my attention quickly. Nice

[@josephgries4683]

Yup wouldn't trade my Ego tools for any gas powered tools.

[@uvblur2125]

Keep it up Silver. Your videos are the best. Thanks!

[@SilverCymbal]

Damn you are fast!!!!

[@uvblur2125]

Haha. The notification came up while I was already on my phone. Weirdly enough, I had just finished watching 2 string trimmer videos.

[@charlie81dbz]

Who the heck clicks dislike on this video? Short, to the point and actually useful tips. Thanks!

[@yoshshmenge294]

Well maintained property, it looks fantastic. I enjoy cutting my grass. It looks great when it done and it's pretty much instant gratification.

[@vincestyles1030]

So glad I don’t have to cut lawn anymore that just looks like I’m wasting time and not playing golf!! Your yard is beautiful

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

Golf is boring...landscaping is 💯

[@MrTilbin]

I got one of those heads and it changed my life. No joke. Get one.

[@captainlarrynosleepfishing5350]

Great idea with the soda bottle 😁👍🏻. And you can keep it around the trimmer as well😁👍🏻

[@SilverCymbal]

Absolutely!

[@larryhenry719]

The 2 liter bottle idea is Awesome!

[@GirlArmy21]

Awesome tips-love the edging and the tree tip. Just started our landscaping...going to do this for sure

[@thedavenaugler]

Dang! I love that 2 liter bottle idea! Thanks a ton!

[@larrycroft470]

I think I have saved 15 or more of your videos. Thank you so much for taking time to make them Silver

[@SilverCymbal]

That is very kind of you. So glad they are helpful.

[@alexnelson09]

SC- just wanted to thank you for all the great reviews. I have happily followed your links and purchased several things over the past few years by your recommendation and they have ALWAYS delivered as promised. Can’t wait to start winding trimmer line the easy way!

[@robdoesithimself2387]

Some of the best edging work I have seen. I have some work to do on mine.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you so much. You can definitely get the same result too. I used to do it all crazy ways that didn't work.

[@jeffcanyafixiy]

Nice work, I edge my walks and needs after every cut. I actually enjoy it,,, almost artistic. It REALLY finishes the yard though, we get allot of compliments on it. 👍👍

[@prstation1363]

BEAUTIFUL. And masterfully done. One of the greatest sites is a well maintained lawn

[@nancymartin1123]

Thank you for making this tutorial short and sweet. Love it !

[@steveleeart]

This is exactly how I do it BUT I never would have thought about the Pepsi bottle trick - although I don’t have any spots where that would be a worry, but it’s still great to know!

[@kirito-on5iw]

This guy knows the secret to landscaping

[@SilverCymbal]

Very kind of you to say

[@jwrightgardening]

I like the idea with the soda bottle. Definitely going to try that.

[@Kuhlyedascope69]

hey man ive done edging for my company like this for years im top level at it. this vids how you do it for sure. the number one weed whacker ive ever used is the husqvarna 326LDX its discontin but we still have two and they are insanely powerful and accurate. We recently bought the 525 from lowes for 300$ and it works pretty well. The way you string the caps for husqvarna is by far the easiest and smoothest. thanks

[@LuckSpinner]

I've been wanting to try this along my driveway. Looks way easier then cutting it with a shovel yay!

[@billybee3423]

With a driveway or sidewalk you’ll get a cleaner edge with an actual edger (attachment or real thing). The trick is to get the blade nice and deep so you cut into the soil. After that, use a blower a high speed to clear the groove you just cut. After the first time it gets a lot easier. This among other things got me HOA yard of the month several months in a row, and several other times until I moved.

[@LuckSpinner]

@@billybee3423 Thank you! =)

[@ADragonNamedSpyro]

If you are however over using a shovel with practice you can get good edges on drive ways curb lines and walkways just don't expect it after day 1, when using a trimmer you'll have to chip away at it gradually , in order to keep your edges straight and not have wobbles, and to slowly cut through the dirt that is under the over grown grass patches. Patience, and persistence is the key just keep at it each week your edging will get better and your drive way will become clearer. But yes a power edger is deffinatly the way to go for immediate professional results.

[@LuckSpinner]

@@ADragonNamedSpyro Thank you! I have already started to slowly edge it back and can't believe how much dirt is under the overgrown grass. It's already looking beautiful, appreciate all the tips. Cheers! =)

[@ADragonNamedSpyro]

@@LuckSpinner Best of luck!

[@superameric8]

This channel is the reason my beds look so good! Kudos Sir!!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Wow, thanks!

[@thebastardgift]

Every single tip was so worthwhile. Thank you.

[@Todd66]

I would like to add that wearing hearing protection is a essential part of PPE, especially while using a gas powered trimmer. Watch the channel Project Farm for the best trimmer line. I like the 2 liter bottle hack. I’ll have to try that. Your edges look really good, nice job. Good video

[@Nlcup]

professional landscaper here with over 15 years of experience, and this video def shows a few tricks us pros use to make your lawn look the best but when u trim you have to be aware that you dont dig to deep into the dirt otherwise you will not like the look you are left with .Another tip is to be careful of the direction the gas tank is and where the gas will sit when u flip the trimmer .some trimmers will leak gas out of the gas tank caps on your lawn this edging technique will also work well on making edges along pavement or walk ways Silver Cymbal as a pro landscaper mulch in the garden beds? really ?

[@ProNJ22]

TY for teaching me the Pepsi plastic protection on trees. Good idea often are the simplest.

[@seansmith6631]

Good work, I do slight angles on my edges about 70 to 80 degrees rather than 90 .this gives a clearer view of the edge from different views of the lawn this works very well on paths and blow out the edges rather than blow clippings back in lines that a lot of people do

[@rondvu59]

Best video I’ve seen in a long time.

[@diysneakermaestro9462]

Jeez man that edge up was crispy

[@bosoxhater2262]

Innovative. Necessity is the Mother of Invention.

[@SilverCymbal]

That’s exactly how it happened. Little tree needed help!

[@myexescallmetictac8297]

I was gonna come on here and talk trash a bit, but you seem like an awesome guy and speak well. Great video

[@FR-tb7xh]

Gorgeous work! You’re more consciencious than any landscape company I’ve ever hired for my yard. Most just want to rip through the job and check the box that the address was mowed and weedwacked. Getting any of them to do the job right can be a delicate negotiation, and I’ve weathered my share of ‘retaliation.’ That includes a crew that refused to keep their heavy equipment off my hardscape despite my complaints - the final straw were the two black rubber figure 8s they deliberately made on my bluestone. Another company mowed my lawn down to the dirt and erosion started. It cost me thousands to fix. This year, I contracted with a new company, and made sure my requirements were written into it. It includes never mowing shorter than 4”. If they screw up more than once, they, too, are outta here. So far, almost good as gold. Fingers crossed.

[@NylonStrap]

That's your problem right there: you're using Pepsi. Just kidding, thanks for the helpful tip for trimming around trees. I'm going to have to have one around from now on

[@SilverCymbal]

I like it! Thanks for the nice words and I appreciate you watching.

[@UncleFester2240]

SC, do you just sit around in your downtime amd have random strokes of genius? Loved the soda bottle idea.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you Jimmy Frost I really appreciate that!

[@UncleFester2240]

@@SilverCymbal and you have no idea how much I appreciate your efforts at making QUALITY KZbin content that people can learn from. Every time you teach someone something new, it's something they get to keep for the rest of their lives. The wisest of men don't keep what they learn to themselves, they pass it on.

[@SilverCymbal]

@@UncleFester2240 Thank you so much!

[@hera86468]

Those lawn edges are sharp and looks great!

[@user-fw8rd5ud4q]

The 2 liter idea is brilliant.

[@SteveGarfunkle]

Awesome, thank you!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very mich

[@isaacjones7646]

I like to run the weed eater flat after I edge I call it capping the edge. It helps crisp the line up

[@j79meyerify]

That two liter trick is genius

[@rxlo1062]

Excellent 👍

[@Peter_Scott]

Problem I get is grass eventually growing in the flower beds. 🙀

[@solidlift]

Same

[@nightmusic1one27]

Dig out those beds lay in landscape screening...should keep weeds down for a while...some guys keep spraying their flower beds to keep the weeds down

[@wjthehomebuilder]

Rats, I drink Coke. Looks like I'm out of luck! LOL!

[@guidryandparsons]

Finally! Someone who walks backwards while edging!

[@scottmaasmedia]

Great video. Right to the point with extra tips and tricks. Nice job!

[@Melissa-gg8xc]

ok, I'm sold... I need to dump my gas powered trimmer (that I hate) and get a cordless one. Would you recommend the one you have? (Makita??)

[@Victor-hb4hj]

Choose wisely as batteries are expensive or in my case with a Jonsered unavailable. I have 1and 1/2 acres and it takes about three charges to get it done. Purchased at Costco and is very powerful but the battery issue makes it inconvenient.

[@Melissa-gg8xc]

Victor thanks. After multiple seasons of fussing with my gas powered trimmer, I’m ready to move on. Gathering all kinds of info now to see what direction to go. This is helpful! :)

[@on4acres]

I would choose the platform first, than get a string trimmer in that platform. By platform I mean brand of tools (Dewalt, Makita, Milwaukee, etc). The batteries can be used with the various tools each one offers. So once you get the battery you are stuck with that brand. I recommend Dewalt, they make a string trimmer and blower that work awesome.

[@mrpanos923]

I’m going to get the Makita trimmer when my husquvarna trimmer dies. I don’t know how long that will be as it’s over 15 years old. I have the makita blower and it rocks.

[@jimmygarlon750]

@@mrpanos923 I have this trimmer, you would not believe the power.

[@nerveaudio]

Dude, those edges are tight. "Regular" folks will never get edges that tight.

[@bettlejuice45]

That’s not true… He gave you the short version.. His garden bed was already edge out with an edge over the years and he maintained them… So it’s easier to grab a weed wacker and just do it… Let’s say the average person bed have never been edge before then that person gotta edge it out first then come back with the weed wacker to tighten it up.. it’s pretty simply… As long as your edges are 12-6 from top to bottom then all you have to do is just tip the grass that’s hanging over… Nothing major… My edges are sharper than that!!! Nevertheless he got some good tips for beginners!!!

[@alexanderfleener8840]

Plastic soda bottle guard is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you so much

[@allaboutroofing2]

I bought a super nice toro edger at a garage sale for $40 that out performs any string trimmer edge. It's from the 80s I think with a Suzuki engine. My neighbors all use it too. It's literally a Rolls-Royce of edgers.

[@mrrichards6007]

Pretty sad the current man can’t wind cord on a trimmer.

[@jiujitsustudent604]

Or pretty awesome that someone recognized a crappy product design and came up with something much better. I’m all for practicing man skills, but there’s a reason I use a lawnmower instead of a scythe.

[@noblevictory2200]

Awesome. Thank you. I just got done trimming my front and back property and it looks amazing!! 👍 (๑ơ ₃ ơ)♥ Yay!

[@jeusgarcia8597]

BAITED...BUT STAYED UNTIL THE END TO *LEARN*

[@kirchfam]

I started using an old fashioned non-electric edger along the sidewalk last year, like my dad and brothers did while I was growing up. I'm 64 and it's pretty easy, still.

[@guyh.4553]

WHAT??? I was expecting you to use Coke as some kind of herbicide! Sooooo disappointed! Ha ha ha

[@markrussellfilaroski5035]

I could use that on the wife's.. well nevermind.

[@darrenrobinson9041]

I saved you the trouble mate.

[@jamescharles8663]

Wow the 2 liter bottle trick is great ! I can’t wait to use that next weekend . Thanks for a awesome video ! So glad I came across your channel .

[@SilverCymbal]

You are so welcome! Thank you for the nice comment

[@milkshake123abc]

That lawn edging is a thing of beauty.

[@crussell7454]

Awesome great ideas thank you

[@Gitarzan66]

I was trying to do this last night but try as I may trimming from a wheelchair sucks. I have an Echo straight shaft trimmer and a small lightweight battery trimmer. I might try to fabricate a skid for the Echo to help control it.

[@SilverCymbal]

The small battery unit will be more adaptable and lighter, the idea of a guide would definitely work. If you could attach a small wheel with a bracket, even like a training wheel you would be able to control it with one hand and a lot less force. Thanks for watching.

[@Gitarzan66]

@@SilverCymbal Dang it, I just gave Goodwill my kids bike with training wheels on it.

[@michaelbradley8508]

Great video... That plastic bottle trick works great. Michael from Canada

[@SilverCymbal]

Thanks 👍

[@jmangi6221]

Good tips. We've been beveling our edges for years. Makes everything soo much nicer and cleaner and professional looking.

[@geniferteal4178]

I use a three wheeled trimmer even on the beds. Little tricky to maneuver but once you get the hang of it does an awesome job

[@QuebecoisSti]

The bottle idea is pretty nice

[@jamesianwright532]

Ok now that i have watched your video and accidentally shown it to a family member i now have to do this every time.

[@SilverCymbal]

They will love you forever when you give them those edges!

[@dcast777]

FYI, I have a Ryobi string trimmer and it has the head that you are supposed to be able to install the line and wind it just like the Echo. It was still a pain in the ass. I just got the Echo head installed yesterday and I'm so glad I did. it's much easier to install line with.

[@KeystoneLawnCare]

Excellent educational video. I’m going to include it with my new hire training!

[@thejasonstyle]

The Pepsi hack is amazing :-) Thank you!

[@philgrazi]

Sheesh good tips. I've been doing it wrong for years. And I literally did landscaping. Thanks.