How To Edge Like A Pro With a String Trimmer Vs Using A Stick Edger

How To Edge Like A Pro With a String Trimmer Vs Using A Stick Edger - Lawn Care Vlog Walk Through

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7 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, wanted to show you how to edge a lawn with a string trimmer in lawn care. I also show you the difference when using a stick edger, vs a string trimmer, when you edge a lawn. Again, I personally feel you get the best results when using a stick edger, but there is nothing wrong when starting out, getting an edge line with a string trimmer.
The trimmer I was using is my Redmax 260TS, and the stick edger is the Redmax HEZ2460. I love both of those units, and I have used them for a very long time. Again, if you're going to be doing lawn care for a while, I highly encourage folks to invest in a good quality stick edger.
If you're new to edging with a trimmer, give yourself some slack. It takes time to develop the skill set, to get a nice clean line. Don't be surprised if it takes you a few times to get it just right!
What do you guys prefer, stick edger, or using a string trimmer? Comment down below!
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@cspriggs96 4 жыл бұрын

I struggle holding the trimmer in that orientation, spills my beer every time

@paulprue1728 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@84bmw325e 3 жыл бұрын

You need a beer helmet

@williamcolon3647 3 жыл бұрын

Always drink half the beer before you start. There !!spills problem gone😊👍

@shadyman6346 3 жыл бұрын

cspriggs96 Damn! Put the trimmer down?

@talkingcargojunkremoval 3 жыл бұрын

You a fool homie.😁😁😁

@tsant6591 5 жыл бұрын

Stick edger is the way to go. Best look in the quickest time. In the end it's all about straight, and clean lines.

@tonyp8808 3 жыл бұрын

I used to do a lot of extras for customers back when running my truck. Problem with doing few extras, it always leads to more extras. Some of these folks think we should still be cutting grass for $20, like a teen pushing a mower through the neighborhood. They cant understand why their yard will cost $50-$80 a cut.

@JaimeB1022 4 жыл бұрын

I personally have worked with both. I do the trimmer from the sidewalk and hold it straight. I have pretty much mastered this technique with the trimmer, but the edger even from a rookie looks better than a master with a trimmer imo.

@kylereddin8541 2 жыл бұрын

I agree for the most part, but certain grasses eg. st Augustine, look better edged with a trimmer.

@stacyjr3717 4 жыл бұрын

The criticism from the youtube experts cracks me up every time. This guy makes a living off this and his edger cost more than the average guy’s lawn mower. I don’t think he needs your approval 😂😂.

@BriansLawnMaintenance 4 жыл бұрын

😉😎

@MotoAtheist 4 жыл бұрын

It is funny to hear peoples BS about a string trimmer working better than an edger. If that was truly the case they would have never made blade edgers. Instead they would have made better adapters to make string trimmers function better as string edgers.

@kylehellams8558 4 жыл бұрын

Stacy Jr been in business in the business since I was 16 im 32 now and operate a successful lawn care business. In fact I'm a one man band who has 60 clients 10 of which are corporate/plants oh and 2 baseball complexes.

@kylehellams8558 4 жыл бұрын

To each its own

@roniler7960 4 жыл бұрын

So does this mean you don't need your edger any more Brian?

@michaelmayes9532 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, instructions, wisdom and work! Thanks!

@HollerLogs 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best Lawn Maintenance Channel on the entire YT... Good job Dude! Excelsior!

@BriansLawnMaintenance 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@jeremyflett4790 6 жыл бұрын

If you roll your feet ( like corps style marching) as you walk, you keep yourself from bouncing. If you’re moving backwards, up on the balls of feet, you’ll be able to move quickly, and keep yourself from bouncing up and down. The less you bounce, the better you keep your eye-line, getting straighter edges. All the summers cutting grass made me a better marcher for marching band too!

@paulanderson4985 3 жыл бұрын

27 yrs in the military... I agree. Lose the bounce in your step when trimming, put the bounce back when hitting the bank for deposits.

@MatthewsMacCast 7 жыл бұрын

I use the edge it pro and a stick edger I like the edge it for maintaining an edge around mulch beds. Usually just take it slow and try to keep it from flinging mulch everywhere.

@ScoutLawnCare 4 жыл бұрын

As always, great video! Totally agree, you need a stick edger if you want results. String trimmers can be used on already established edges, but not for cutting overgrown edges! If I'm doing a short stretch, on an already established edge, I'll use the trimmer, but for long runs and thicker overgrown edges, a stick edger can't be beat. I do find it interesting that you hold the trimmer across your body to the left, and walk forward in the grass when edging with a trimmer....I have always walked forward (sideways), with the trimmer on my head on my right, walking on the concrete. I may have to try your method, to see if I like it. Thanks for the videos!

@red88alert 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought my first house in January and for the first time in my life I have to learn the trade. Much respect to your skills. Thanks to you I am getting the hang of it and not only enjoying doing it but taking pride in my work as well. I wish you the best.

@BriansLawnMaintenance 4 жыл бұрын

Ha very cool!

@hectorperez7655 Жыл бұрын

I like how clean and organized the equipment looks like

@typ8723 5 жыл бұрын

I like the look of line trimmers vs the stick edger

@Tyler-ml3ft 6 жыл бұрын

When I edge with the Waker, I turn it upside down and walk backwards. Works pretty good

@klbittick 3 жыл бұрын

Just edged my yard the other week for the first time ever with the weed Wacker....i did have to go over it a couple of times to get the sod pulled loose where it was growing up over the pavement but omg just spending like 30 minutes on it with the weed Wacker was such a huge improvement. No regrets on it.

@kevinbeauchene6854 4 жыл бұрын

This is my first time coming across your channel. I like how you're humble with your opinions, but also back them up with common sense that some people might not think about. Awesome teaching video!! I don't do any commercial mowing, just my personal lawn...I use my echo straight shaft trimmer to edge. I will definitely be looking into an edger, very clean look! Keep up your videos, very professional and informative!

@BriansLawnMaintenance 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@donscurry163 7 жыл бұрын

Really found this to be helpful. I have been using my string trimmer and was not happy with the way it looked. Tomorrow I will be getting a stick edger. Thanks

@BriansLawnMaintenance 7 жыл бұрын

awesome man! let me know what one you get!

@christiansforceorderscfo1286 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian I am from Jamaica and I really appreciate this video demonstration. I am really new to this kind of business but it is something that I have been doing voluntarily in my community for years. I certainly can learn a whole lot from if you don't mind.

@BriansLawnMaintenance 6 жыл бұрын

Christians' Force Orders (CFO) Hope it helps!

@edwardbankowski2671 3 жыл бұрын

I've got most tools imaginable.....Including a complete Stihl Kombi-system, and I still enjoy great videos from this guy...you can always get an new idea....I've gotten more great ideas from forums for my John Deere tractor, my Scag zero turn and all of my yard equipment from youtube type videos.....nice job....keep it up. EB

@rgarri6396 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you keep your trailer so clean! Set by example.

@christopherament8638 5 жыл бұрын

My old boss would have chewed me out if he ever saw me trim a line like that we never had any stick edgers with us but it does do a good lines if your skills aren't there yet with a trimmer

@adammiltongreen5990 5 жыл бұрын

Up here in the northeast a lot of the edges of driveways are cracked good luck using a edger, I won't break out the edger unless I'm doing top notch properties

@llw53one 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks Brian your super skilled and knowledgeable. I appreciate hearing the theory behind doing things a certain way. I will be edging my lawn for the first time in a few days wish me luck! Thanks for sharing! Peace and Blessings to all!

@antoniotinson7169 5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you on the yards that have over grown edges. Use the hard blade for edging. I use trimmers for edging and trimming. It's a lot faster for me. Especially if I'm edging and come up to a mailbox. All you have to do is set it straight and trim. I understand why you hold it that way as well(keeps the fuel flowing threw the lines). If you flip the trimmer and walk (forward) while on the concrete side it'll give you a better and deeper cut almost like the blades. But be careful of some debris that might fly up.(😎safety first). You can also use it the same way and walk on the grass but it must remain in the same flipped position I just explained. I'll try to make a video and post it on Instagram the next time I cut and tag you so you can see. Nice work Brian keep it up!

@SteveBueche1027 5 жыл бұрын

If the grass is overgrown the sidewalks, flat shovel the areas back toward the lawn. When you edge it’ll slice off real clean.

@toddh6234 4 жыл бұрын

Save time and your back by using a string trimmer to undercut the over growth first, then just use the trimmer to trim the grass back. Super fast no shovel needed. This also helps to find the edge of the sidewalk when its not visible. After you find the edge you can then use and edger or string trimmer to edge.

@robertt153 5 жыл бұрын

Subscribed etc... watching this on a week's holiday at the end of the grass season. Nothing makes me want to get back to it more lol

@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@troyschultz2901 7 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for a high quality video on this topic from Brian's Lawn Maintenance!

@BriansLawnMaintenance 7 жыл бұрын

Tboy The Rapper me too 😂

@lukwagobrian5767 3 жыл бұрын

I like the way you explain everything it makes it so easy to understand

@roscoebuns5264 6 жыл бұрын

I have 91 yards been in buisness for 20 years. I use a echo straight shaft no guard with .80 string and get a excellent edge and i mow in upper class neighborhoods. I get a excellent looking edge but I think I will buy a edger you talked me into it i am buying one in a few days.

@Momentaryghost 3 жыл бұрын

"Overgrown" lmao I found an extra foot of sidewalk on my backyard walkway after it's first edge in probably 15 years

@kathrynpatterson9555 3 жыл бұрын

Me too 😂

@sergioortega7178 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but you’re probably 1 in a million that has that problem

@tylersummerfed4900 2 жыл бұрын

Some of my places the grass is the sidewalk

@Gonthor1000 4 жыл бұрын

I always use a string trimmer to edge. Seeing concrete eaten away from sloppy edger work bugs me lol... You're obviously skilled and professional, so rock on brother!

@MikeHaddadLawnAddictions 4 жыл бұрын

I just asked this question yesterday. I’m not good at edging. I use a string trimmer. Great tips. Saving for an actual edger

@Taylor-dl2kr 6 жыл бұрын

Im left handed I use the trimmer to edge, i walk forward and go with the rotation of the head instead of against it. Leaves a crispy line and never had any issues with debris shooting out.

@NGR.EPT.1990 3 жыл бұрын

If your edging with a trimmer on the side walk or driveway, be prepared to keep asking for more string cause that concrete eats it up. You need that edger to create that hole evenly throughout the edge.

@kylereddin8541 2 жыл бұрын

Asphalt is even worse

@mowingtrimmingedging214 4 жыл бұрын

I recently upgraded my echo trimmer to the PAS 2620 and I love it

@jackofall2305 4 жыл бұрын

I picked up a PAS edger and bed redifiner and the paddle bloom. Took my game to a whole new level and fast

@KingDavid314 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian try edging from the outside of the yard with with your trimmer head facing the opposite direction. Myself with my company I edge every time I cut, no exceptions.

@randymiller8194 6 жыл бұрын

Bent shaft is typically for string head Having a cable drive shaft. The straight has often a solid shaft necessary for poly /steel blade applications. Some are still cable even when straight shaft ,I think they are more forgiving when under load. Btw you really should have a German Stihl 😉

@TxDuallyNation 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing like good ol' german engineering👍

@langstonrowe8243 3 жыл бұрын

Experience is the best teacher!!!!👍

@ryanthelion22 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this!!

@disaacfaddis734 5 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm, interesting, I was a lawn care pro for 15 years in the 80's/90's & we used either a Power Trim or a Mclane edger with a 2 or 3 horse Briggs engine, never once put a rock through a window because I always put my body between me & the building/parked car/street. But there were times that a rock would hit me in the shin & cut through my pants & draw blood. I started wearing shin guards under my pants. Awe, times have changed, this looks like a pretty good system though.

@MyGUNZ123 5 жыл бұрын

I like red max the equipment always starts up right away

@harolddominguez5905 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! You did an excellent job of explaining each action and why. Thank you!

@shanebretey373 7 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome policy, never thought about doing that but makes perfect sense.

@BriansLawnMaintenance 7 жыл бұрын

absolutely man. covers cost at least on labor when you're stuck doing it for an extra 15-30 minutes.

@richardrodrigues3642 3 жыл бұрын

Mostly Filipinos do that work in Hawaii and they charge about $85 every time they come out. A crew of three will hit about 70 yards a day.

@TheChenny73 2 жыл бұрын

$85?,three guys 70 yards a day? So your telling me their almost six grand a day? Somethings not right. A 12 hour work day that’s 10 minutes a yard. No one is paying $85 for 10 minutes of work or 30 minutes of work by three people.

@cesarzavala1781 5 жыл бұрын

It is such a pain in the ass edging a yard that is over grown and also hard dirt getting in the way from you getting between the edge of the sidewalk

@chrisposada6221 5 жыл бұрын

I always edge with the string trimmer walking forward & barely tapping on the gas so debris dont fly anywhere , you just have to be careful & watch your self, much love from Naples,Florida

@paulwharton1850 6 жыл бұрын

Very good info - I learnt a lot. Many thanks.

@itzvazquezfishing5539 5 жыл бұрын

You need more slant into the grass, and walk backward for more stability until you master forward right hand, but a tip for forward right hand try to just use the tip of the string dont go so deep as you said

@orangecounty7144 4 жыл бұрын

You mean , what she said....

@mikemichael734 3 жыл бұрын

Man, slant? No effen way. If you slanted my edge, you would never do my lawn again. Straight up and down! No backwards walking. I want that that grass trimmed up and down not at an angle butted right up against the sidewalk! Walking backward cuts to deep.

@mattreynolds4881 7 жыл бұрын

In 12 years if lawn care I have never even put my hands on an edger. They just aren't popular in my area. You hardly ever see an edger on a truck in West Tn. We got edging down with our trimmers tho l can assure you.

@BriansLawnMaintenance 7 жыл бұрын

+Matt Reynolds nice!

@rauljuarez3884 6 жыл бұрын

Matt Reynolds same here from California

@chrisall8110 6 жыл бұрын

same here in the uk ;)

@jeremyflett4790 6 жыл бұрын

Matt Reynolds almost 40 years for my dad’s business here in Canada, and never had a power edger. I have done a great job of edging with an electric trimmer(not my first choice). You can edge with any trimmer if you know what you’re doing.

@oddessy2g 6 жыл бұрын

I find it easier to string trim edge if it really over grown and you dont know where the concrete is. I will use an edger once a month at the most at any property to clean it up

@russellcrase1983 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks. I was one of the ones that requested this vid

@BriansLawnMaintenance 7 жыл бұрын

russell crase thanks for the suggestion! Keep em coming! Who's your favorite lawn care KZfaqr lol

@jonnyappleseed2282 5 жыл бұрын

Impressed brother GOD BLESS your Business !! Love the vid

@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tigerlawncare8018 7 жыл бұрын

We charge $10.00 per inch it goes onto the concrete. Find the longest part of overgrowth and thats what to measure and charge. If theres literal soil and sod from years of overgrowth its a way bigger number to charge. We haven't been told that it is too expensive yet! Some recent ones we have had have been between 5-7 inches. Obviously if the area is very big, pricing could change. We use the STIHL FC95 Stick Edger first to get the line. Then use our STIHL 111RX String Trimmer to cut it off. Then go back with the stick edger for the clean cut.

@BriansLawnMaintenance 7 жыл бұрын

Tiger Lawn Care LLC well said. I like that.

@Jessa8891 5 жыл бұрын

Per inch? That’s ridiculous!!

@musclepits 5 жыл бұрын

If I'm the customer I would laugh u off my yard walking up taking measurements. Stick to $10,$15,$25. You know just by looking what the job takes. Bermuda vs Zoysia or Centipede or even tuff ass Weeds on the edge. Makes it look like sales breaking out a tape measure

@Jessa8891 5 жыл бұрын

musclepits, exactly. Don’t imagine they get much business for that price! It is comical!

@95gardener 4 жыл бұрын

My third time watching this and I don’t even mow my lawn 😂

@BriansLawnMaintenance 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@apex-genuine8245 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll do it for you hahah

@vanson420 3 жыл бұрын

We use manual edger to clean the major overgrowth off walkways. This helps finding the sidewalk edges. Then we use the edger to straighten the edge. We then clean it up with our trimmers.

@chrisr4815 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative!

@republicangenz 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brian, important note for you and your viewers coming from a fellow lawn specialist. You should actually never try to create edges with anything besides a metal bladed edger. Allow me to explain: Grass needs to experience a true and clean cut in order to maintain its health. Weed wackers are meant to be used parallel to the grass.. and using it diagonal or vertical actually does not cut the grass at all but in fact TEARS it. When grass blades are torn, this causes stress on that area of grass. And when grass becomes stressed it becomes more susceptible to being taken over by weeds. As we all know, edges are the worst for weeds anyways so i would recommend either use a metal bladed edger or just leave it alone

@TekkxD123 3 жыл бұрын

What brand do you recommend?

@Saxondog 3 жыл бұрын

So how is a blade any different as this is cutting in a vertical plane too. If anything, you can bevel the Strimmer cord 15 deg or so off vertical. You can't with a blade.

@dotdot2723 2 жыл бұрын

@@Saxondog give him time, he's still writing his response

@imyourfather210 5 жыл бұрын

When you buy a line trimmer don't worry about the size of the engine look up the BHP that's what matters and that's how strong the heads going to spin and chop grass

@Alaska610ish 4 жыл бұрын

I think it’s smart to buy. Thank you Brian!

@frankrodriguez1977 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid Brian thanks for the info. keep up the good work.

@Michael-Benjamin1224 5 жыл бұрын

I suck at trimming with string. Just keeping it real.

@hairstonpropertymanagement2937 5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@kirkthebeerslinger 4 жыл бұрын

It is definitely a practice thing...don't be too hard on yourself-it's just grass man-it will grow back and you get to practice again lol Try different handgrip positions and walking forward or backwards...left to right... eventually you will be able to do it any which way...but find you have some preferences...I prefer to go backwards-I find I get a more level/straight edge-just be very careful about trip hazards and what is around you-forwards is safer for sure

@gronemistico7272 4 жыл бұрын

Me too 😂😂😂

@rr3102 4 жыл бұрын

@@kirkthebeerslinger Or, and this might sound crazy, but hear me out, you could just buy the edger and have it look perfect the first time.

@FJB2016 3 жыл бұрын

You have to get the right angle and practice. I find standing in the grass with the trimmer upside works the best.

@rebelredRC 4 жыл бұрын

Going a little too fast with that trimmer if you slow down you can have way more control i can use a trimmer and it looks just like your edger line

@geniferteal4178 3 жыл бұрын

Fine for a clean up. Nothing beats a three wheeler with a blade. Especially beginning of the season. I like to back up and kick the dirt out. Nice deep groove.

@reedallidap7173 6 жыл бұрын

Love the string trimmer edging skills. Well done my friend!

@theringer13 6 жыл бұрын

Anyone else get satisfaction out of hearing this trimmer line hit the grass and concrete? Or is it me just getting old?

@kennyplay5982 3 жыл бұрын

There are other factors in edging too. Like, being left handed versus right. How you hold the trimmer. I don't like to walk on the grass, foot step marks, plus chance of stepping in a hole etc. I like walking on sidewalk myself.

@Tracker5111 Жыл бұрын

If there is a hole, it needs to be filled/leveled

@phatcrayonz 4 жыл бұрын

You’re great! Thanks for this video. I learned a lot!!

@phalondemarco8042 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video dude. Total awesome mane.

@Africanfrogs 7 жыл бұрын

Crew always use the eaters, walk backwards always with straight equipment, and have LONG string out and it's just as good. Only one property they bring the stick edger.

@paulblaser4146 6 жыл бұрын

You'll never edge well with a trimmer using that technique. Flip it up, with the engine near your shoulder and walk backwards so you can see exactly where your line is and the debris flies away from you. This is why you need an edger.

@ryankelly1846 5 жыл бұрын

Always walk the direction the string is guiding, no weird wobbles and u won't be fighting the string that way. Idk just how I learned it

@lastchancecris 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Blaser You are 100% correct. I can edge better with a weed whacker than most can with an edger because of the exact same method you mentioned. I’ve been using that technique for the past 20 years and has never failed me.

@musclepits 5 жыл бұрын

Wow never seen that technique before. Even with the trimmer being so easy Brian you use the opposite technique and don't go across your body. That was something to see.

@kong4679 4 жыл бұрын

flipping it is good... but i think it would wear on the shaft more, especially if you don't pay attention to the fuel

@josephstalin8442 3 жыл бұрын

I always do that since I don't mow a lot of houses with sidewalks, it works perfect for beds. But the edger is a bit quicker and more dummy proof.

@miachlecoker3634 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with a Stick edger vs a weed eater. I think the Trimmer is great for edges that are kept up. The new edges our overgrown, i definitely use the Stick edger. By using the Trimmer its one less unit i have to tote around. When you holding the Trimmer go ahead and hold the shaft and have the engine further up . Yes the engine is close to your face. The weight difference is amazing. It seems as if I have better control. Great video, keep running!

@CavvyStudios 3 жыл бұрын

I use the stick edger attachment for my Stihl KM131 power heads and the blower attachment to blow out that line once it's edged. Blowing out the soil from the edged line not only helps keep the line clean (stuff regrows in the line if it's not cleaned out), but it also gets the clippings off the hardscape and onto the lawn where I can mulch it up afterwards.

@dxdvilla7650 6 жыл бұрын

Been doing landscaping for about 7 years, started at 13 years old and was taught to not made a wide gap between lawn and concrete, walk in the concrete if you want straight lines. The edging in my opinion looks ugly... but good job.

@mazzter744 4 жыл бұрын

why? out of curiosity. Mosquitos?

@wayneoneal7952 4 жыл бұрын

I'll stIck with a WALK BEHIND EDGER! it may be a little slower but it gives the very best edge PERIOD!!! and it's easy on the body

@JGFowler121 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video!!! I haven’t watched this for a long time but revisiting it I picked up some additional information 👍 Thanks for sharing 🥇

@richardolson5880 5 жыл бұрын

Damn dude that stick edger kicks ass!! Nice job! I'm no professional and don't have that much sidewalk. I use an EGO string trimmer to edge, but am now thinking of getting another with a changeable bottom half so i could edge better. You make it look easy!

@zoofoo12 6 жыл бұрын

I think the edger does a better job at creating a trench between the sidewalk and the grass/soil. A trimmer is not built to move dirt.

@Zeldalink15 3 жыл бұрын

I just love edging. What’s this about grass?

@hendrikjurgens7021 7 жыл бұрын

Tried edging with the trimmer the way you do it. Did not take long to adobt. No debris flying at me. Works great. Will keep it that way.

@BriansLawnMaintenance 7 жыл бұрын

Hendrik Jürgens awesome!

@jameswilson1606 4 жыл бұрын

The video on edging. I just did a yard and it took me a hour plus. 28 degrees and windy, the yard was a double lot and there was side walk in the back yard. One more week tell we shut down for the winter. But watching these videos has me looking ford to next year, thanks I’ll need to get one of those t-shirts too

@danyesenko8989 7 жыл бұрын

You edged with weed whacker the wrong way. Try it walking backwards. Feet on concrete. Debri fly's the other way and it fits and goes in the groove where previous edge is

@BriansLawnMaintenance 7 жыл бұрын

Dan Yesenko I walk backwards grass side. Works best for me!

@oddessy2g 6 жыл бұрын

I walk backwards as well. Walking forward makes it slower. For me.

@nunyabiznis817 6 жыл бұрын

Whether debris flies toward you or away from you has nothing to do with what direction you walk, it's all about what side of the trimmer head you use to trim. For a straight shaft, if you want debris to fly away from you, you have to trim using the the right half of the trimmer head as the debris will fly to the front-right/ front. If you use the left side of the head the debris will fly mostly to the back toward the user. For a curved shaft this would be the reverse of the above since the trimmer head rotates in the opposite direction.

@bryanhoppet5130 5 жыл бұрын

I always walk on concrete so I can see my edge better but I also hold my weed eater up higher so I get a better lockdown.

@brianvillage9649 5 жыл бұрын

Well you’re both wrong. You walk on the sidewalk in the same direction he was and you hold the whip out in front. Just the same as you would with an edger. It isn’t so bad if you’re a man. I agree an edger will do the best, quickest job and be the easiest to operate.

@dejavu6475 3 жыл бұрын

Shimmied my way into a groovy new nike swoosh today, be very careful!

@littlebuddy3049 3 жыл бұрын

Use the eager, no wobble wheels, please, lose customers that way Good luck to all.

@TheJoseFloresG 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great content and the advice man!

@tonybrown2135 4 жыл бұрын

Good call. Looks great. Like you said, Next level!

@victorrippe5845 7 жыл бұрын

Edger is the way to go here in miami Costurmers like the edger better i have had several Costurmers fire there lawn guy cause of always breaking there windows with the trimmer edging and hitting there cars its very risky and if you hit someone with a rock forget it i can't take that liability risk edgers are much safer and also faster thanks for your video.

@angelbarrera4904 6 жыл бұрын

Victor Rippe don’t take off the cover then.. the 14 years done lawns never hit anything.

@nunyabiznis817 6 жыл бұрын

If you use an edger (and a trimmer) properly and contentiously, your degree of damage/risk is minimal. Not to mention, if you are in this business and you don't have $500K to $1M liability insurance, you're playing with fire in this legal climate we have in the USA. $500K to $1M liability coverage isn't as expensive as you may think, assuming you already have a solid customer base with seasonal/annual contracts. You are using power equipment around homes, cars and people. Liability insurance is necessary.

@joshualeon3486 5 жыл бұрын

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@jamesmayne4807 5 жыл бұрын

You’re in southern Florida my guy!! You’d be crazy not to have edgers on deck

@guysix 7 жыл бұрын

Edger all day every day, my best selling point is using a trimmer puts unnecessary strain on your back since you have to contort your back in an abnormal position. The edger just lay and walk straight. Great video however.

@BriansLawnMaintenance 7 жыл бұрын

Guy Six great point I agree

@santosgalvan6076 6 жыл бұрын

man you are the only other person that uses Redmax. I bought a trimmer used and it is powerful and starts every time.

@DianaRojas-hn3xh 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with your business ethics❣ am the same way I have a cleaning service . Thank you for the tips I do my own yard now trying to learn ways to make my life easier and get the job done right. Take care stay safe and healthy!

@TheOne-zz4kf 5 жыл бұрын

Bro if you edge with the trimmer standing on the sidewalk, it works alot easier and better

@austinnewman7642 5 жыл бұрын

Helps to keep a guide line because you are not blind to the cut

@blackhornet25 6 жыл бұрын

If you charge $25 to get the edge back in shape, then I would prefer you to get it right the first time by using the stick edger according to the yard that you say was overgrown.

@teddyr7901 5 жыл бұрын

I used to do Lawn Service and you're absolutely right I like using an edger better than I do the string trimmer to do edging although I can do both

@Mobile-nx2fb 7 жыл бұрын

Good info, thank you Brian!

@CracknCheese 5 жыл бұрын

Subtiles when he starts edger: Oh..... Oh.. Oh.....Oh......[applause]...... Lol!

@georgesilver4285 4 жыл бұрын

That's funny

@handyscapersllc 3 жыл бұрын

Lil late for this comment but if u have 4 stroke trimmers then u can not use them to edge with. The engine will blow cause gas trimmers r not made to be turned upside down

@cameronpresley5771 Жыл бұрын

I just bought the head and redefiner today. $800! I will try it out tomorrow.

@mo39fhn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful tips!

@mikeleroy2282 7 жыл бұрын

Liked the video. Do you have any videos on edging flower beds. This is my biggest problem. Thanks

@BriansLawnMaintenance 7 жыл бұрын

Naht sorry, but I'll see what I can do

@mikeleroy2282 7 жыл бұрын

Sounds Great Thanks

@gabemalcolm4429 7 жыл бұрын

I put wd40 on my edger guards so that grass doesn't stick very much 👍👍

@Zoetropeification 5 жыл бұрын

Smart

@robertbeck8670 5 жыл бұрын

Pam as well

@robertbeck8670 5 жыл бұрын

That’s what nascar does

@robertbeck8670 5 жыл бұрын

For brake dust

@majortom2540 4 жыл бұрын

Brian, a thumbs up for you and subscribed. Thanks for the tips. Will follow them and will keep an eye out for your new videos. Be well and be healthy. Thanks.

@bryanlovesjenn 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos Brian. sad but I guess allot of these guys "know everything" and want to tell you what you are doing wrong. crazy. Thank you sir keep going

@BriansLawnMaintenance 7 жыл бұрын

Bryan Welker lol amen. Everyone has their opinion! Funny how folks never seem to say "I do it my way but your way looks good too". Just our society today.