HOW TO GET A PERFECT SIDEWALK EDGE EVERY TIME [TRIMMER VS EDGER!]

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Brian's Lawn Maintenance

Brian's Lawn Maintenance

Күн бұрын

Today we're cycling through THREE choices when it comes to edging a sidewalk. One of the questions we get a TON is whether we use a trimmer or an edger to edge a driveway or sidewalk. The answer is: both!
We're showcasing a Redmax straight shaft edger, ECHO curved shaft edger, and an ECHO trimmer. It just comes down to personal preference as well as operator skill when creating a quality edge on a sidewalk!
For me personally, I love using a straight shaft edger. Rob loves using the curved shaft style. Other folks can lay a mean edge with the "flip edge" technique with a string trimmer - hey whatever works! As long as the lawn looks beautiful and the customer is happy, that's what it's all about.
What technique do you guys use to lay an edge? Do you use a trimmer or an edger to edge a sidewalk? Let us know in the comments down below!
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@BriansLawnMaintenance
@BriansLawnMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын
Which do you guys use? Edger or Trimmer? Let me know in the comments! 👇👇
@robs1873
@robs1873 2 жыл бұрын
Funny how yall act like this is hard to figure out. Every dad in America has cut grass. Guys who cut grass do so because they cant do anything else
@Purosanluispotosi
@Purosanluispotosi 2 жыл бұрын
I use both but more that trimer because edger is doble work and waisted time
@valdemarguzman2636
@valdemarguzman2636 2 жыл бұрын
I can do both but prefer the straight edger over the string trimmer. Edger is much sharper and more consistent. The properties I just use string trimmer I notice over time the gap becomes wider and wider vs always clean and tight with edger.
@brianrhise
@brianrhise Жыл бұрын
I use an edger but I'm having trouble with it clogging with mud.I have a newer yard so it's very soggy so any tips you might have would be greatly appreciated
@robs1873
@robs1873 Жыл бұрын
@@brianrhise take the guard catching the mud off or raise the height of the guard
@ncd1966
@ncd1966 Жыл бұрын
I've been in the lawn business since i was 8 years old. I ran a string trimmer for edging for 20 years. When I bought my edger it took me less time and got a more consistent edge. So edger all the way.
@dirkdiggler2430
@dirkdiggler2430 3 ай бұрын
The edger you only really need to use it when the grass on the edge has gotten way too thick to the point where the weed eater won't cut. You use the edger to cut through all the thickness, after that the weed eater is what you should be using. That's if you really know what you're doing, if you have experience the weed eater is fast.
@Saveyourbs
@Saveyourbs Жыл бұрын
The best manicured lawn I have ever seen in my life is my grandmother’s lawn. Always cut and edged perfectly. My grandmother prefers using a string trimmer, and even at 86 yrs old she still gets after it! You can catch her any given Sunday using her Bolens curved shaft trimmer lining her edge straighter than Steve Harvey’s hairline. I asked her what’s her secret and she asked me to leave her home.
@kevinsimmons6526
@kevinsimmons6526 Жыл бұрын
LOL! Nana ain’t sharing her secrets!
@HayamiWorld
@HayamiWorld Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@seanslawns
@seanslawns 11 ай бұрын
🎶…any given Sundayyyyy, wins the Super Bowl, drives off in a Hyundaiiiii🎶
@Saveyourbs
@Saveyourbs 9 ай бұрын
@@Zanderthelab he used to. And his hairline was legendary.
@rosspearson9103
@rosspearson9103 Ай бұрын
Don't start nothin with granny
@StevenYDG69
@StevenYDG69 2 жыл бұрын
Edger to get a new edge, and maybe once or twice through the season, but I Maintain with the trimmer after its established for the most part.
@kelkev85
@kelkev85 2 жыл бұрын
Yep that’s my formula as well, once you have that defined edge the string trimmer wants to stay in that groove and I just maintain it through the season switching back and forth when necessary.
@josheberth2541
@josheberth2541 Жыл бұрын
💯
@tylerargentino2178
@tylerargentino2178 Жыл бұрын
💯
@rosie684
@rosie684 Жыл бұрын
I've got the EGO multi-head for this purpose. Hit it with the edger attachment in the spring, middle of summer, and fall to make the sidewalk clean for the shovel / snowblower. Keep it maintained with the trimmer attachment
@dcjr1053
@dcjr1053 Жыл бұрын
Same.
@JacobSmith-js9gh
@JacobSmith-js9gh Жыл бұрын
Edger for digging out unmaintained edges, string trimmer for weekly edgeing. Echo all the way for all wackers and attachments
@lawnscapesofbillings3041
@lawnscapesofbillings3041 2 жыл бұрын
With my company, LawnScapes, we put in the edges first with the blade edger every season at the beginning of the season on every property. When we add a brand new client, first or second mowing we edge with a blade edger and charge as a separate service from the weekly mowing as a "one time service." I've found that dragging the edger (waling backwards) when putting a first time edge down is easiest for me. I thing the blade going the opposite direction of the direction I'm walking helps me control the cut (edge) better so it doesn't get way from me. Then every property edge is maintained with the string trimmer used like a blade edger for the remainder of our season. This makes putting a fresh blade edge in for all of our clients the following season real easy. Keep those videos coming. - Philip in Montana
@samh3029
@samh3029 2 жыл бұрын
As a homeowner with 1000’ of curb and walk, I edged two seasons with a straight-shaft Stilhl trimmer. Yes, it can be done but there is a learning curve. Switched to a curved shaft edger and would not go back. Good content, guys. 👍
@BriansLawnMaintenance
@BriansLawnMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын
Dang!
@bradisraad9488
@bradisraad9488 7 ай бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance How long do you usually edge for? Since I have quite a large lawn, I usually end up edging for about an hour give or take.
@1Nevergone
@1Nevergone 2 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a Toro stick edger last week and I absolutely love it. Super crispy straight edge lines with little effort.
@gruberlandscapingllc
@gruberlandscapingllc 2 жыл бұрын
I used to use the string trimmer, now I use the bent shaft edger, I’ll always use a dedicated edger or the pas attachment. I love those nice crisp lines! And for me it’s much quicker and easier with the edger.
@Gmar69
@Gmar69 Жыл бұрын
Brian, I'm 68, and I've been doing lawn work for my dad and myself since I was about 10 years old. I know, I'm a geez. I had a break during my time in Vietnam, but my experience with edging continues. I used to used an old time edger with the engine/belt to the blade machine. Yep, old school. Fast forward and still thinking that the edger is more abrasive to the soul due the grinding of the metal to the cement noise. Not just for me, but for the public as well. I used to get tired of the noise and having to replace that metal blade. Currently, I just use a string trimmer, and just twist it for edging and tapering my work. I applaud you and your team for using ergonomics in your work and using what works for you. My mower is a Husqvarna Z242 for my 1/2 acre of grass. You have a great channel! Keep up the good work!!!
@KeepItMowed
@KeepItMowed 2 жыл бұрын
I've been doing this for a very long time. A real edger is the way to go, especially on lawns that are really premium. String trimming is ok on yards with rough edges, broken sidewalks etc. Don't fool yourself and think clients don't notice. Especially lawns that have straight concrete etc. If you're new, get an edger. Even if you have to do a split unit. You can get a Good head and cheap attachment. Depending how busy you get, it will get you through a full season maybe two. You can always buy another edger attachment for $60. But if you're burning it up, you should be able to afford a good stick edger.
@MrCrunch76
@MrCrunch76 Жыл бұрын
I use my edger to edge and trimmer to trim. I typically couldn't care less what others think or say about how to choose to edge my yards.
@digismurf
@digismurf 2 жыл бұрын
Edger gives the polished look and separates me from my string trimming competitors. I used a curved shafted edger for 4 years, and have switched to a straight shafted edger. I find the straight shafted edger more comfortable. It does spray debris on my right foot but my back thanks me. I felt like a pretzel trying to run the curved edger.
@precisioncutsandtrimslawns6645
@precisioncutsandtrimslawns6645 Жыл бұрын
Enough said, people just don't understand there's a proper tool for the job. Why not use or invest in it❗
@precisioncutsandtrimslawns6645
@precisioncutsandtrimslawns6645 Жыл бұрын
@@user-sd8bz2zr5j hands down a Stihl what do you best for many years ❗
@snakepliskin23
@snakepliskin23 Жыл бұрын
I use a trimmer only because I don’t have an edger.. yet.
@cocokich
@cocokich Жыл бұрын
I love the trimmers, but this was very helpful for me to learn more about the edger. Thank you!
@963seeker
@963seeker Жыл бұрын
Great video, loved that you showed all the available options.
@kevingouldrup9265
@kevingouldrup9265 Ай бұрын
I just got done with my lawn. Man..I wish I had watched this video before! I think the way you hold the edger will make my work much easier! Thanks!
@traviscade3186
@traviscade3186 2 жыл бұрын
I have never thought about holding the edger like that. I'm going to have to try it. Thanks for the tip.
@mikehammoud7926
@mikehammoud7926 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the clear and easy instructions.
@kblessing93
@kblessing93 2 жыл бұрын
I do both depends on the growth. I just use the kombi system. So I can swap over to the edger if I need to.
@mrmikeinveniceflorida
@mrmikeinveniceflorida 2 жыл бұрын
As always I enjoy your content. I know I’m in a different environment I decide on my edging tool By the thickness of the grass but more importantly by how wet it is if it’s wet out the blade edger slings mud on the sidewalk which is harder to blow away if it’s wet out and I shorten the string trimmer lines to about 4 inches I can get a clean cut on a muddy day without making a mess. And if you go through a lot of edger blades When you buy the next case get the harden blades I swear the last twice as long and there may be 20% more well worth the money
@seanslawns
@seanslawns 11 ай бұрын
Great info guys, you’re some real professionals. Any yard you guys are at is gonna be looking sharp.
@cintocrunch
@cintocrunch 2 жыл бұрын
Homeowner that periodically does some family and friends lawns… Echo PAS-225 with the trimmer and straight shaft edger attachments. Very happy, it hasn’t struggled for power in my use and the results are excellent. Takes more time to walk to the shed than to change which head I’m using.
@Jags4lifeJames
@Jags4lifeJames Жыл бұрын
I use an edger and your tip is going to be a back saver, I have had 3 back surgeries and every time it kills my back. Can't wait to try this
@paullacinski9995
@paullacinski9995 2 жыл бұрын
I use the Sthil KM131 with a Darwin Grip. I hear a lot on the Darwin grip helping taller people out, but I'm short and moved it off center and has made a huge difference. I also don't flip edge because I find it easier for me to use the edger.
@janyshendrickson3833
@janyshendrickson3833 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the demo! Obviously you guys do a better job than I do. I've always used a string trimmer but honestly it doesn't do as nice a job as I'd like to see. So, I've decided to save up for an actual edger.
@charleswise5570
@charleswise5570 2 жыл бұрын
Brian, good video! Here in the Pittsburgh area, none of the landscaping companies edge the lawns that they cut . Drives me absolutely crazy! (OCD). I'm thinking this will give me an opportunity to get a healthy jump into business. I've been doing a couple of side jobs, plus working my other two jobs. This is definitely proving wise.
@wade8418
@wade8418 Жыл бұрын
Yes, customers do look at the blade edge verses the string edge. String edge eventually will make a wider cut and leave a little grand Canyon . The Debry does not fly up as bad using a blade. If the edge is real bad the blade is defiantly the way to go . I've sometimes hit with blade and then come back with the string . Possibly Ocd! The old school Walk behind edger is really great when hitting a new edge. Weekly customers get string cut. always enjoy your insight!
@georgeligouri
@georgeligouri 10 ай бұрын
I have both an echo string trimmer and echo edger - I prefer string trimmer turned sideways for my lawns. I will use the edger to create new new beds and also if any beds need a nice crisp cleanup after the winter. It really comes down to personal preference and skill. My string trimmer edges are absolutely perfect. I do my entire street and get tons of compliments. Other landscapers on surrounding streets started doing the same (likely at the request of neighbors who drive down my street)! Haha!
@froe31061
@froe31061 2 жыл бұрын
Rob Killed it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@wscottparks
@wscottparks Жыл бұрын
I'm like you, I saved up for an edger or at least broke down and bought one. So now I use an Echo straight shaft to edge. It provides the same results all the way around, not like when I used to use my trimmer when at times I would get a little "over zealous" in areas. Great Video brother.
@williamwise9360
@williamwise9360 Ай бұрын
65 yrs old , I just learned something today! 😎THANKS!
@johnniehall3692
@johnniehall3692 Жыл бұрын
I use a string trimmer attachment and an edger attachment on my Husqvarna unit. Edge first, then clean up the debris and dirt with the trimmer. Then I blow the trimmings and debris onto the grass and then mow the lawn with a bagger mower. Works for this old man 👍👍👴
@rogerfifield1300
@rogerfifield1300 Жыл бұрын
Great Video Brian . Roger from Sontropics landscaping Fl. We use the straight shaft on the curbs and the bent shaft edger around the bed lines. We never use the trimmer for edging because of safety reasons it kicks up too many small rocks and hits the face and may take out a window in a parked car in the homeowners driveway. we also feel it not efficient because you have walk backwards or twist your body back around and it feels awkward .For us we use the equipment for job it meant to do.The edger gets it done quicker. Keep in mind that the curved shaft may round the corners too much on the sidewalks where the straight shaft would give the sidewalks and curbs a more straight crisp look.
@johnmiller7544
@johnmiller7544 2 жыл бұрын
I tell my new staff...if I catch you edging with weed eater you dont work here anymore, use the edger for edging... all guards stay on machines as well... my opinion is your always looking at your least skilled employees ability to protect them and your customers...then build them into superstars...explain reasons why and basic theory to them...crawl then walk then run. yes there are extremely skilled weed eating masters that make grass look like glass...it takes time. it is an art...yes Conner is a beast at it keep up the great content pls...and stay hydrated
@meegstomtom
@meegstomtom 2 жыл бұрын
On my edged properties, I'll edge with an edger to start the season. I'll upkeep with a trimmer, unless the edger is needed, as it is on some properties. As long as it looks good when I'm done.
@coewendland
@coewendland Жыл бұрын
I've installed the edgit disc on my Stihl trimmer and it's been working out great. Of course starting out I'd use the metal blade if needed.
@wyattthacker3679
@wyattthacker3679 Жыл бұрын
Bladed edgers give you that little trench that delays the grass from growing over even longer than just using a string trimmer
@jascam1
@jascam1 Жыл бұрын
I alternate between string and a curved edger on my personal lawn. When using the edger I angle the bottom slightly inwards to save wear and tear on the blade from the concrete.
@seofelite
@seofelite 6 ай бұрын
I have both (Ego Power) and use the edger for edging. As a DIY landscaper it makes little fiscal sense to burn through string line which is arguably more expensive over time compared to fitting a new blade or even just giving them a quick resharpen every year or 2 (assuming you take care of your blades and dry them off after working damp soil worst case scenario) and provide a more consistent, cleaner result, not to mention the time you save (especially if you're new/nervous) using an edger to easily do your work. Once you have an established edge even electric tools work just fine as long as you're on top of your lawn maintenance and don't let the grass settle in too thick. Just my experience across different sized yards/helping friends/family.
@hymen1847
@hymen1847 4 ай бұрын
that hand postion tip was neat. that feels so much more comfortable
@ryshonmanuel5291
@ryshonmanuel5291 Жыл бұрын
Great Work
@lifeintornadoalley
@lifeintornadoalley 2 жыл бұрын
It depends how overgrown it is. I forget the little $80 edger name I bought from home Depot a decade ago. Never failed! If it's like this, I'll trim it. Anything more, you just waste time trying to get that cut with a trimmer.
@campoffthemap8307
@campoffthemap8307 2 жыл бұрын
We stick edge. Lot harder to mess up and take a giant chunk out of the yard with the edger - plus it doesn’t get any crisper than an edger.
@klausengelmann9545
@klausengelmann9545 Жыл бұрын
Good demonstration of trimmer vs edger, thanks.
@johnharper2004
@johnharper2004 Жыл бұрын
Curved shaft. The line on the edger to show you to keep it straight I always turn the back of the line into the lawn it really makes the edge pop! I had a customer who asked if I edged with a blade and at the time I did not but for her I did and I never went back to the string edging.
@michaelpotts3685
@michaelpotts3685 Жыл бұрын
So I've used a stick edger for the last couple years but when the edger died I decided Ill try my hand at flip edging. Took a little of a learning curve but I've now got it down. I think I will be going back to a stick edger though just for the speed and consistency.
@kingmissile3191
@kingmissile3191 Жыл бұрын
Stick edger for me all the way. Thanks for the tip on how to hold it. I've been doing it the way you mentioned "I don't understand why.." lol.
@justicemontana407
@justicemontana407 3 ай бұрын
Awesome video and great demonstrations
@srt10h4rml3ss
@srt10h4rml3ss Жыл бұрын
I've used 3 Stihl trimmers over 20 years, recently had enough with the 3rd and final Stihl and moved to the Echo 225. I love it so far...except it rotates the other way and I feel just backwards now but working on getting used to it. In the same respect I don't use an edger because that's just another tool to purchase and I know how to edge pretty well with just a trimmer anyhow.
@rolando3853
@rolando3853 21 күн бұрын
Good video.Helped me out
@gustavogrande7487
@gustavogrande7487 11 ай бұрын
great job guys.
@ralphhearnjr
@ralphhearnjr 2 жыл бұрын
From my own perspective you can't go wrong with both. I say both because when you have customers that have an edge from routine maintenance the string trimmer gets the job done. When and if you get a new client, who's property has never been edged or it's been a long time since being edged, the edger makes the task more efficient. Cutting away overgrown grass from sidewalks with a string trimmer takes too long and you tend to eat up a lot of string. So it doesn't hurt to have both or at least a square nosed shovel to cut away overgrown grass. You may not use the edger as much but like insurance it's better to be caught with it than without it.
@rhoodj
@rhoodj Жыл бұрын
Agree 👏👏👏👏👏👏🤜🤛
@dandennis8465
@dandennis8465 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 22 year old curved shaft string trimmer that i purchased from Home Depot. Still working so I’ve kept using it. I just mow my lawn
@chuckmaxon3727
@chuckmaxon3727 2 жыл бұрын
I use a curved shaft echo but also have a straight shaft Stihl. I have a walk behind 3 wheel edger for heavy duty. I use a string trimmer for a quick touch up.
@davekulberg3215
@davekulberg3215 11 ай бұрын
Great presentation.
@jeepjoseph1
@jeepjoseph1 2 жыл бұрын
I just got 2 edgit pros and getting used to it but my help is pretty awesome with it!
@pasqualeparente9776
@pasqualeparente9776 Жыл бұрын
way back when I was just a little boy, there was a neighbor that had an unbelievable lawn. Always nice and short edged to perfection and the edge was about 3 inches wide and 2 to 3 inches deep almost as if it was a gutter system. It was impressive I was only 10 or 11 and will never forget how beautiful the lawn looked. Just wondering if anyone else has ever seen such artistry and perfection...
@user-wk8gg2uj8b
@user-wk8gg2uj8b Жыл бұрын
I don’t like the deep edge and deep canals it’s lazy and in my opinion doesn’t look good we want grass not take it back. Think of your hair line would u want you barber to push back your hair line hell no right ! Just my opinion we work in Beverly Hills and if u want to see perfection and beautiful lawns come on by. These guys work were grass is over grown and rains a lot anything would look good but in Beverly Hills there picky and spoiled. There’s so much you can do with a trimmer over an edger it’s artistry.
@pasqualeparente9776
@pasqualeparente9776 Жыл бұрын
@@user-wk8gg2uj8b I don’t think you understand how beautiful this neighbour kept his grass. The earth in the canals did not sag. It looked like he must have been their every morning removing any earth that may have fallen in the canal. A perfect vertical plane. Anyway I don’t have to convince you, because I have my opinion and you have yours. I guess you had to see it to understand and admire the amount of time and work this man put into his manicured lawn.
@user-wk8gg2uj8b
@user-wk8gg2uj8b Жыл бұрын
@@pasqualeparente9776 3 inches wide on an edge not good I would of fired that person. I totally understand what your saying your just not a gardener so maybe you don’t understand!, and what to look for in professional cutting. may look good to you but someone that does it for a living would laugh. I would not want a gutter in my edge 3 inches wide haha any pro would tell you that
@izzysmith2435
@izzysmith2435 Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen this kind of work on Pinterest and I agree, it’s beautiful! I’ve also seen people with such perfect lawns it looks like carpet! Then I saw them out there on hand and knee with SCISSORS trimming individual blades of grass to perfection. Nope! Not that into my lawn. 😂
@JoshJorg44
@JoshJorg44 Ай бұрын
I started with the Stihl Kombi system, so i have the string trimmer, edger, hedge trimmer, blower, pole saw, and cultivator all in one.
@petekief820
@petekief820 2 жыл бұрын
I use an Edge-it on my echo, love it, great tool, I loved my stick edger til it blew up, liked walking backwards with it...
@betteolivieri7644
@betteolivieri7644 Жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video!
@NBABIGANT
@NBABIGANT 2 жыл бұрын
I've found out with a yard that's not well maintained the edger is the way to go but if it's maintained you can fly with the trimmer
@Dale.Nienow
@Dale.Nienow 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Brian, I am a Stihl guy! We hard edge once a month other than that we use a trimmer! Straight shaft all the way HATE curved shaft!
@nangslawncarellcplus
@nangslawncarellcplus Жыл бұрын
Edging the lawn gives your entire yard a crisp, manicured appearance.
@briangay9402
@briangay9402 2 жыл бұрын
We use all of them. Depending on what we are dealing with or how tired we feel.
@dougkoenig7727
@dougkoenig7727 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Redmax HEZ260F after watching your videos last season.
@radiantlawnmaintenance
@radiantlawnmaintenance 2 жыл бұрын
I use a edger and string trimmer and have three different techniques to edge with the trimmer. 💯
@littleslawncare
@littleslawncare 2 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! I edge with an edger at the first of the season and then just maintain it with a trimmer for the rest of the season.
@stay1kalways927
@stay1kalways927 Жыл бұрын
When does the season start
@littleslawncare
@littleslawncare Жыл бұрын
@@stay1kalways927 depends on weather and where you live up here in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 it starts being of May and goes til mid November then we get snow right after
@stay1kalways927
@stay1kalways927 Жыл бұрын
@@littleslawncare basically from summer to winter then im in Phx az
@littleslawncare
@littleslawncare Жыл бұрын
@@stay1kalways927 yes we get snow grass goes dormant right after halloween sometime doing leaf cleanup jobs with snow on top
@HBFREEWORLD
@HBFREEWORLD 2 ай бұрын
Crispy Gardener 👨‍🌾 Nice neat job .
@alexvdl1
@alexvdl1 Жыл бұрын
Currently using a trimmer, but saving up for rotary scissors.
@dgomez828
@dgomez828 Жыл бұрын
Looking for a video exactly like this one. Thank you
@sheilawalsh1809
@sheilawalsh1809 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking for tips and tricks to edge with a string trimmer and this was very helpful! Thanks!
@gmitchell8672
@gmitchell8672 Жыл бұрын
I use my edger in the spring to get it in to shape from the winter and then every week I use the Trimmer the rest of the season.
@akesq01
@akesq01 Ай бұрын
Nice! Thanks, Gents!
@fayiznalu8411
@fayiznalu8411 11 ай бұрын
Good tips. Thanks
@TheSnifmister
@TheSnifmister 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video
@MaryOKC
@MaryOKC 7 ай бұрын
I use an edger too .. I love the straight clean cut at the same time a little 45° trim at the edges with the trimmer slows down the grass from climbing over the curb…so I like both but for edging it’s edger all the way. 7:51
@icberg2glac
@icberg2glac Жыл бұрын
I’m going to try the flip edge technique on my lawn
@peterlindner8819
@peterlindner8819 Жыл бұрын
2nd is by far the best
@ROOSTER-ql5fs
@ROOSTER-ql5fs 11 ай бұрын
I’ve been mowing lawns for more years than I can count lol. A lot of people don’t want to pay extra for edging so I don’t do it nearly as often as you’d think. I can NOT get it down with my echo trimmers. Also they like to stall out when I turn them on their side 🤷🏻‍♂️
@Monox1de7
@Monox1de7 Жыл бұрын
I use curved shaft edgers and i turn the handles inward so im not reaching across my whole body makes it a hell of a lot more comfortable to me.
@williamburdette3465
@williamburdette3465 2 жыл бұрын
over 25 years in the business we use stick edgers tried string trimmer and it works but there is just something about stick edger makes it look better.
@bengodwin3515
@bengodwin3515 2 жыл бұрын
I will always use an edger to get an edge established, but thenafter I like to use the string trimmer. Less time walking to and from the truck to get a new tool. If it looks like an edge is starting to fill back in with soil I will whip the bladed edger out again.
@BrothersLifeStyles
@BrothersLifeStyles 2 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍
@taratitipene6692
@taratitipene6692 3 ай бұрын
I love it!
@sogah9
@sogah9 Жыл бұрын
this is a great video ..i am looking for a way to improve my edging with the trimmer for a small starting business and after this video i will like to buy the edger for sure
@jamesdean4230
@jamesdean4230 Жыл бұрын
I use an edger for a new edge, and maintain with the string trimmer
@edblevins681
@edblevins681 10 ай бұрын
Black and Decker corded electric edger, It does a great job .
@danieldunn573
@danieldunn573 Жыл бұрын
When it comes to pricing. The 40v trimmer from hart is amazing. It has the ability to add so many attachments
@kyleknight8267
@kyleknight8267 Жыл бұрын
Partial between Stihl and Echo, prefer to use straight over curved shaft, for both trimmers and edgers, and ultimately I prefer to use an edger to edge. I'm looking into the Echo PE 2620S and considering a Stihl FCA140
@ericdelude722
@ericdelude722 2 жыл бұрын
Tried your edging technique today and it actually felt smoother than how I normally hold it!
@BriansLawnMaintenance
@BriansLawnMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@JorgeCastro-ui3pi
@JorgeCastro-ui3pi Жыл бұрын
Straight string trimmer for the win
@bobbystewart2605
@bobbystewart2605 9 ай бұрын
1. For me, stihl 2. I prefer to use the edger for fresh lines but a line trimmer for maintaining lines. At work, I find myself using the line trimmer for edging only bc u can trim the signs and posts as ur edging instead of having to come back through.
@cwrowe
@cwrowe 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with Rob…..👍
@sweetstace7
@sweetstace7 3 ай бұрын
Awesome video
@BriansLawnMaintenance
@BriansLawnMaintenance 3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@tomblizzard3721
@tomblizzard3721 2 жыл бұрын
Echo all day and I use both. But still trying to master both and getting a crispy edge
@EricK-dn7pz
@EricK-dn7pz Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@dvgese
@dvgese Жыл бұрын
Edger gives best results, crisper lines, way more professional look. Been using the same exact Shindiawa curved shaft edger for 8 years it’s been used and abused. Keep the gearbox greased, use ethanol shield, and Red Armor and it’ll last forever.
@tsplawncare
@tsplawncare 2 жыл бұрын
Cheaper alternative is getting the stick edger attachment for a kombi system so you can use it for multiple different things instead of a designated edger. I only hard edge once maybe twice a season then maintain with the trimmer. The best attachment I got for my trimmer is definitely the edge it pro. Makes life a lot easier when flip edging. Thanks for the tips Brian!
@BriansLawnMaintenance
@BriansLawnMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea
@tsplawncare
@tsplawncare 2 жыл бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance thanks I learn mostly from your channel my man. It's pretty much why I am in business today and this is my first year full time with the business after 2 years of being a weekend warrior. Couldn't thank you enough for the wealth of knowledge you have given me at no cost and even some low cost items I've used from your website that are incredible tools! Hope the family and baby are safe and hope you guys are having a great season!
@geraldtreptow2590
@geraldtreptow2590 2 жыл бұрын
Best luck with Echo straight shaft edger. I use string trimmer to edge first couple time to get sod off sidewalk. Once edge is good stick edger.
@e.b.enterprisesllc8354
@e.b.enterprisesllc8354 2 жыл бұрын
It all depends on what the customer wants whether they want it string trimmed or stick edged
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