How to maintain lawn edges with a string trimmer

How to maintain lawn edges with a string trimmer
In this video I show you how to edge a lawn with a string trimmer. I use the ECHO SRM-2620T string trimmer with .095" Black Diamond trimmer line to maintain the edge on a lawn.
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[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Let me know in the comments below if you use a string trimmer to maintain your customers lawn edges?

[@MrTBoneMalone]

Nice clean job edging, but what about the expansion joints?

[@teddsmith2808]

I do use a string trimmer.

[@mastreblig33]

Always go backwards and to the left on inside of the grass fir right handed people

[@HK45Mark23]

Edge with a blade, flat or the Golden Edger, then clean the stray grass with a vertically orientated string trimmer. Also, clean all expansion cracks with the string trimmer as you go. If you have green growing from expansion cracks you might as well not even edge or trim. Its all for nothing.

[@HK45Mark23]

Good to see someone else understand proper edging.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching.

[@sschario60]

I'm here for the benefit of my own yard. Excellent explanation, demonstration, and obviously, precision. You have a new subscriber. Thanks.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you found value in the video. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@suzanneellis3551]

omgosh... thank you so much for your really informative video... they show me exactly what to do.. i am 55 yo female and never used a whipper snipper before and i found your clip so helpful. .i love how you show how to handle the machine and where pressure should be and of course the result of your skills... great job... thanks again. (ps i am from australia so you are teaching the world how to whipper snip - lol)

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you found value in my content. Thanks for watching.

[@diamace6775]

Great edging techniques mate 👌I'm looking forward to putting them into practice

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you found value in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@DJDOUBLE077]

I use a string trimmer...it works for me. You're edging is very straight...well done.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching

[@hl3025]

Thanks for posting. Really helpful tips and like the low camera angle for close up view.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

No problem. Glad you found value in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@briangow6282]

Best weedeater for me

[@shanew7361]

What I do at my own residence with my pas 2620 and pb 9010 extra crispy edges and I dominate the neighbors 😂 II removed the guard too

[@oliviade5048]

The best and most informative video on edging with trimmer I have seen! Thanks!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you found value in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@choppinbladeslawncare]

Nice work, I’m still learning, trying to steady the trimmer and not get wavy lines.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

The key is the three points of contact on the trimmer to keep it steady. As soon as one of the points is lost it goes wavy. Thanks for watching.

[@addii578]

@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess you say that and I realized I maintain 3 points of contact on an edger but I don't while trim edging. Hmm

[@user-tb2wz1tr8y]

I'm right there with ya. Only tried it twice. The elbow resting on the motor area is a good trick. Not sure if I was doing that or not. Will be sure to do so next time.

[@farhadchowdhury9062]

Thanks so much to make it easy for me to use string trimmer.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you found value in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@rockwell7043]

So good. What a straight line you have! Looks immaculate!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks I appreciate that. It takes a little practice but anyone can do it. Just maintain the three points of contact, keep the rpm up and focus on where the string is contacting the edge. Thanks for watching.

[@biggus6633]

I always found it easier to go backwards while using the weed whacker. I’m not that good at going forward. It’s always find it interesting to see how other guys hold it. I’ve seen some guys hold the weed whacker to their ear lol

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Going backwards is definitely easier. I think because of the string rotation. Going forward does not work as well. I too have seen guys holding the motor up to their ears. Better have good hearing protection though. Just comes down to what’s comfortable for the individual. Thanks for watching.

[@pauldrummond8641]

@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess For me I am not good using the weed wacker. I try but I am never satisfied. I use an edger

[@crawfordwice]

That is beautiful bud. Thanks for the tips

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you found value in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@crawfordwice]

@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess I definitely did I was being a pussy with my throttle. What you say made a big breakthrough, in my mindset. I'm not a professional, but my 10 year old son has a few lawns on our street and I do the edging for him. I really hope this lights an entrepreneur fire under his butt.

[@mr_smz]

Nice edging, but just make sure to use only the tip of the string when trimming/edging (it's more effective), and it makes it easier, but you don't have to do it: taking the guard off for higher visbility of the string and so it can be longer.

[@michaellaellis]

I'm new to this so thank you for this helpful video! I also subscribed and hope to learn more.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you found value in the video. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@LevelupMerheb-jl9mr]

I've been weed eating my entire life. I must say, you do a good job

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks I appreciate that. I guess 18 years doing lawns and trimming and edging with a string trimmer I’ve had lots of practice. Thanks for watching.

[@asifalikhan9588]

Thank you, nice and detail technique - will do it this week

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching.

[@daisylopez5891]

Beautiful lines

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@HK45Mark23]

I've got the same Bluetooth hearing protection. Isotunes Pro

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

They work well. Thanks for watching.

[@alby5658]

Wow you're an artist. Thank you

[@shadestradingpostcom]

I watched you string trim the edges of the lawn and it looked nice but the things I seen you do I do with mine as well. Here is the Key to strait line edge , use a lighter or smaller size line helps , size 95 is best, 105 is do able but harder to keep it strait. 118 is well forget about it . Just thought I would bring this up as you didn't say what size line you were using , plus not all 95 size line is equal . Nice video with good info .

[@bullterrier1970]

Thanks! Great video and great tips.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

I appreciate you watching.

[@713skywalker]

Very clean edge! 👌🏾😎

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching.

[@ericsweet9112]

Dude!! You have some serious skills!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Yeah I know! 😂 😂 😂 it’s just 16 years of practice. Thanks for watching.

[@DYCtech]

Most helpful vid yet thx a lot

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you found value in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@tahtahdestinedforgreatness5752]

Nice edging!!

[@Paul-mz2dq]

Nice work, I'm working on improving my edging 👍🏻

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching

[@victormalagon5172]

Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@wesjohnson5019]

I do also have a edger with the metal blade but I'm still getting use to it. So far I dont like it. It does however did good into the dirt at a widespread it keeps the grass from growing back so fast. I need more practice with it though I don't know if I'm going too deep or not enough😎😎

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Using a blade is easier but does take time to learn as well. It also can be uncomfortable to hold the edger. Thanks for watching.

[@rosalinomartinez1570]

Really good keep up the work man

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching.

[@ozjean9706]

[@donaldjones8920]

very nice video, thank you.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you like it. Thanks for watching.

[@MGSkinner]

Thanks for sharing. Great info.

[@davidangers7909]

Great learning video!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching.

[@johnward4096]

wonderful job great video

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesyu9066]

Very nice work!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching.

[@Rita-hz2iu]

Liked your video. Thank you. Can you use your string trimmer to remove weeds growing between cracks in concrete?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Yes of course. Thanks for watching.

[@jarespeoples554]

You my good sir are a pro with than string trimmer. I am not and would destroy my lines. I prefer a blade trimmer.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Just takes practice and is so much more efficient being able to use the same tool to do the edges instead of switching out to a dedicated edger. Thanks for watching.

[@edgardomatos7742]

Great job , edging ....you master it . I'm practicing, however is it easier with straight shaft. I purchased used a curved shaft .. looking to buy a straight shaft . I'm not sure if its called shaft. Ikd ...great video ...

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

😂 yes straight shaft trimmers are the way to go. Generally just the lower end trimmers are curved. Thanks for watching.

[@hectorperez7655]

Golden edge and Edgit Pro it's the key

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

The golden edge is trash in my opinion. I used it once and never again. It hangs in my shop on the wall of shame. Way too much liability with the amount of debris it throws. I did a video using it and never used it again. As far as the edge it pro goes I never understood the appeal of attaching essentially a frisbee to your trimmer. Most guys don’t even like keeping the guards on their trimmers let alone putting something that large on it blocking your view for trimming. If your going to put a edge it pro on a trimmer as well as a golden edge you might as well just use a dedicated blade stick edger. Follow the steps in this video and with a little practice you’ll be edging like a pro without any of that unnecessary stuff. Thanks for watching.

[@Mainbusfail]

My lines always look like a drunk spider got a hold of my damn trimmer.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

😂 practice, practice, practice. Thanks for watching.

[@hermn2593]

Great video!!:D

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Glad you found value in it. Thanks for watching.

[@Moondoggy1941]

3:26 It is time for a pair of Australian style pull on boats, super comfortable and work in them all day, do your feet a favor.

[@cw4545]

Very Nice 👍

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching.

[@milchopavlov7644]

Exelent! What's is the model of the strimmer? Thanks

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

It was the Echo SRM-2620T. Thanks for watching.

[@mattiasbenetti]

Although I know everyone does it, myself included, worksafebc considers using string trimmers for edging as a dangerous industry practice - this is also what is taught in the the red seal horticulture program. I know not everyone either has or may be able to afford an edger, but I’m just putting my 2 cents in...

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

I’ve never heard that. Good thing I don’t have employees. 😂 There are also times that you need edge and using string is much safer. Like for example in the drought of summer when there is lots of dry grass. String does not throw sparks like a blade can, which would be a potential fire hazard. I use the blade on each lawn to start the season and touch up as needed, but I prefer the string for efficiency and the look. Even when I use the blade, I will still go over it with string, because the blades are so thin the string defines the edge better. Thanks for watching.

[@MrEric0822]

Thanks, Karen.

[@1thinkhealthy]

I rest my elbow on my 2620 trimmer. I find that it get's uncomfortably hot though. Have you noticed that? Been thinking of rigging some sort of heat shield on the trimmer. My 225 doesn't bother me.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

No but I don’t really rest my elbow on it while trimming. Thanks for watching.

[@mrosas2403]

What trimming line do you use ? Any preference on a brands or is it just what works best for you

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

I’ve been using the ECHO Black Diamond .095 since early 2017. Cuts nice and sharp with the twisted edges and has low vibration. Thanks for watching.

[@Tundra_Guy]

@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess Have you tried the .105 line? wondering what the difference is compared to BD .095

[@terrellking5119]

I see the mistake I've made already...I don't have a blade and attempted to do this with a string (1st time around) and totally went opposite of what you just taught........thank you for this vid

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Yes always use a blade first on a edge that has not been done and then I always use a blade on the first mow of each year. Then string thereafter. Thanks for watching.

[@terrellking5119]

Thanks for the knowledge I won't do it again until I purchase a blade!!!! Your awesome sir

[@danielploy9143]

Very good work, great camera work. Question please when I try this the string goes up into the spool or breaks off???? Any idea what I’m doing wrong?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Sorry I’m not sure what you mean. Thanks for watching.

[@shanelewis961]

@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess I think he's asking what he's doing wrong while edging to cause the mentioned issues. I found that it was from the string breaking off while edging meant I was edging the concrete instead of the grass/lawn, meaning make sure you keep the string on the lawn side, otherwise that string will break instantly. The spool question may just mean he has it strung wrong or not tight enough. HTH

[@joetrinidad3793]

I used to use a string trimmer but now I use a edger

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Nice! Got to use what works for you. I have both a stick blade edger and a walk behind blade edger and I still prefer using the string, mostly for efficiency. It’s so much faster to trim and edge with one tool. I do still use the blade from time to time though. Thanks for watching.

[@RedRockMaintenance]

No one around these parts edges. Not even in the big town. I've tried it with the string trimmer but its hard at first lol.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Sounds like a way to set yourself apart from the competition. It really makes a lawn stand out. Using the string trimmer definitely takes practice and is only good for maintaining an edge. I definitely recommend using a blade edger for cutting a new edge. Also if you have a high employee turn over rate then training on using a blade is easier and faster. Don’t need as much concentration as well. Thanks for watching.

[@victorrippe5845]

Looks good buddy but don't you clean the grass coming out of sidewalks so everything looks nice and clean I just cut the grass coming out of the sidewalk with the trimmer or I spray it good job man brother try to get your hands on the 2320T or you can also have a regular srm225 and swap a 2.1 gear that really wakes up the srm225 and gives it alot of torque but your better of buying the 2320T cuz the 2.1 gear cost anywhere from $80 to $95 unless you have a 2.1 gear laying around or you can take it off from any of your T model echos and swap it on a regular srm225 I love it cuz it's super light weight and those srm225 really hold up hard commercial work specially here in Miami that are used hard all year long none stop try it you will love it and if you do weekly yards even better a little warning the new srm2320T the throttle trigger is hard and it will cramp your hands after 30 minutes to an 1 hour of continuous use I complained to echo about this issue cuz none of my 2620 or srm225 the throttle trigger are so hard I also sprayed the cable with WD40 and didn't help they also have new carbs so I think the problem is coming from there cuz I also tried switching the complete throttle housing from my 225 to the 2320T and nothing same thing it's the butterfly on the carb that it's hard so of course that makes it harder on the throttle cable to pull I hope echo fixes this cause I had to return mine back to homedepot cuz of this issue.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Yeah I usually trim the grass that comes up from time to time. I don’t use any chemical sprays. Good tip on the lightweight trimmers. Thanks for watching.

[@victorrippe5845]

@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess Your welcome man.

[@Julks1990]

Hey what do you use for moss?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Either a liquid or granular iron based moss control product. Thanks for watching.

[@vin.handle]

My problem is that when edging along the sidewalk the string always breaks off when I hit concrete. Is there any solution for that?

[@johnjames1600]

That usually happens when the line is old and brittle. You can try soaking the line in water overnight to give it some more life or just get new string

[@103eaglecrest]

Do you use the Echo Speed feed head on your trimmer with the Black Diamond string?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Yes I use the speed feed 400. I love it. Thanks for watching.

[@geoffreylee5199]

Steady hand!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

YES!! 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@MattyPlayss]

do we do edging before we mow?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Yes I always trim and edge first then mow and blow for a regular weekly cut. If it’s over grown I will trim, edge, blow debris on lawn then mow and blow again. Thanks for watching.

[@ericwiafe7554]

great!

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@teddsmith2808]

Tried this a couple times and I wind up taking out too much dirt and it eventuality let's a deep edge. What am I doing wrong?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Make sure you have three points on contact on the trimmer so it stays steady and just cutting in to the edge. Not too deep. Keep the rpm up so the string spins flat without wobble and keep your eye on the edge where you can see the string cutting the edge. Thanks for watching.

[@juniorperez5033]

What trimmer line is the best for edging

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

I use the black Diamond. It does great. I’ve also used the Oregon gatorline square and it was great for edging as well but it hurts if a piece breaks off and hits you. Thanks for watching.

[@wesjohnson5019]

Hey curious how's that black diamond line working for you? I read in a lotta reviews that it breaks easy. What's your professional opinion does it hold up good is it worth the money? I bought a Echo weed eater I think I got the 225 with the standard Echo trimmer line and it's excellent I've been using cheap line for over a year and I almost got the Black Diamond but I got the standard orange line that comes with it but it 0.85 works great but I'm curious how that black diamond is I'm thinking about getting it next time. Thanks

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

It depends on if it’s old or new stock. The original black diamond did break and wear out fast. That’s when most of the reviews came out including my original where I complained about the same thing. One year later echo put out a new version that lasted much longer. Still does not last as long as gator line but it is has a lot of other benefits I discovered from switching back and forth that I really like the new black diamond. The problem is that echo never marked the new stuff as new or improved so the packaging looks the same as the original. Most of it should be gone by now but there is always the chance that some store or dealer still has old stock they are selling. Here is a video review of the new version I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml6umqpqft6YiMk And here is the original review I did when black diamond first came out and was brittle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5ukpHeEh7ytbs0 Thanks for watching.

[@wesjohnson5019]

Awesome thanks👍👍

[@salinam6852]

because my machine turns off if I turn it over as they are doing in the video or I am missing a step or not all the machines can be turned over like this What do I have to do to be able to turn it over like this without it turning off?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Interesting. Every trimmer I’ve ever used has been able to be turned over. Maybe your fuel line and filter are attached at the bottom of the tank. That would cause it to essentially run out of gas if you flipped it upside down. Usually they are just loose in the tank so you can fish it out if you need to change the filter and thus always just go to where the fuel is because of gravity. Thanks for watching.

[@salinam6852]

@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess Thank you grateful for your information

[@cohenfoster3120]

Why don’t you do the driveway cracks

[@dskrpncs]

I see that you offer moss control. What do you use for this?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

I use a 9-3-6 fertilizer that has 13.5% iron sulphate included. The iron kills the moss while the fertilizer gets the rest of the lawn growing. Thanks for watching.

[@dskrpncs]

@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess thank you! I have been looking for something that works on moss. Do you need to have any type of licensing for applying fertilizer?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

It would depend on your local government. Where I’m from a license is only necessary for herbicide or pesticides.

[@dskrpncs]

@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess do you who I need to contact to find out?

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

@@dskrpncs just Google your town or city name and something like applicator license or herbicide license for example. You should be able to find something. Other than that I would call your local city hall or similar.

[@cubeweaver]

So I’ve been holding the handle incorrectly all these years! 👍

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching.

[@samuelburleson408]

Crispy

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Just the way I like them. 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@dontblameme6328]

Also... Using a 2-stroke trimmer is better than the garbage 4-stroke or complete junk battery powered makes a big difference because of the much higher RPM and power of the 2-stroke engine.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

This year I’ve been using mostly the Milwaukee M18 Battery trimmer and it edges lawns just fine on weekly maintenance accounts. After using it now everyday except during rain I actually now prefer using the battery trimmer over gas. Does everything my gas trimmers do but it’s just much nicer to use. Pull the trigger and go. No stinky nasty 2 stroke exhaust to smell, no loud whinny exhaust and I can get through and entire day trimming on 2-3 9.0 batteries.

[@diegomorales3934]

I am to slow for that hahaa

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

😎👍

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@andredecock8361]

Just get an edger ya hero

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

You comment comes off as jealously. It’s ok there’s hope for you yet. With a little practice you can get your edges to look as good as mine. I have 2 gas stick edges, 2 battery powered stick edgers and a walk behind edger. I use them to cut new edges, but to do weekly maintenance the string is so much more efficient. If I’m being honest when you got the skills you can make the string edge look better than the blade. In fact even when I use a blade edger to cut a new edge, I still go over them with the string. Looks much better.

[@JCTheLawnCareGuy]

1St 🙌🏼

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

😂 Thanks for watching! 👍

[@thurm101]

You are cutting too low.

[@LawnCareBusinessSuccess]

I cut them all at 2.5”. Most clients would prefer I cut them shorter if they had their way. Thanks for watching