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A string trimmer picks up where a lawn mower leaves off, providing the finishing touches as it whisks away grass around trees and flower beds, straightens uneven edges along driveways, and trims patches of lawn your mower or tractor can't reach. If you're looking for information about string trimmers, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Use our string trimmer buying guide to learn about the string trimmer features that are most important to consider. We also provide Ratings and recommendations of the best gas-powered, corded electric, and cordless electric string trimmers.