Grass trimmers and strimmers advice guides

Which kind of strimmer will be right for your garden? Should be choose electric, cordless or petrol? Which are the best brands? Everything you need to know from the experts at Which?

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Best grass trimmers and lawn edgers

Best grass trimmers and lawn edgers

We round up our favourite top-scoring grass trimmers and lawn edgers to help you find the best model for your gardening jobs.

2 April 2024

Should I buy a cordless strimmer or grass trimmer?

Should I buy a cordless strimmer or grass trimmer?

Not sure whether you should choose a cordless grass trimmer instead of a corded electric or petrol one? Our expert guide will help you choose.

22 February 2024

How to avoid line-feed problems

How to avoid line-feed problems

The most common complaint about grass trimmers is how often the line breaks. We'll show you how to avoid this and other line-feed problems. Plus, we explain the best ways to do simple grass trimmer jobs.

22 February 2024

Which? Don't Buy grass trimmers and strimmers

Don't Buy grass trimmers will leave you with an aching back and messy lawn edges. Avoid these disappointing machines

27 February 2024

How we test strimmers and grass trimmers

We test grass trimmers on long and short grass, tough weeds, and lawn and path edges, as well as assessing how easy they are to use.

27 February 2024

Which grass trimmer brand to buy in 2024

Find out which grass-trimmer brands go the distance and the faults they’re most likely to develop.

27 February 2024

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