Trimmers and strimmers are both excellent indispensable garden tools - but each has a different purpose. Simply speaking, a trimmer is used to neaten or precisely edge a lawn, whilst a strimmer is used to cut through denser weeds.
The main uses of a garden trimmer
You may have used edging shears or even scissors to create a neat edge to your lawn. Garden trimmers make edging easier as they remove the need to bend down and significantly speed up the process, using a rapidly rotating flexible nylon line.
For trimming grass next to walls and fences, around the edge of hard surfaces, paths, beds or borders, or next to garden furniture, trimmers do a great job of cutting grass without damaging other items – thanks to a curved protective shield which covers the line.
Used correctly and according to instructions, trimmers will create a super-neat finish to a lawn – great for showing off lush lawns and flower beds!
Most trimmers are lightweight and very easy to use. Cordless trimmers like the Webb 20V Linetrimmer make light work of edging jobs and eliminate the risk of cutting through power cords. This one also has a telescopic shaft with adjustable lengths to suit different users.
Whilst a trimmer’s primary purpose is edging and trimming, they will also handle small weed areas and young weed growth.
The main uses of a garden strimmer
On the whole, garden strimmers tend to be much sturdier pieces of equipment and are used for more challenging garden tasks like weed removal. They tend to have a metal cutting blade rather than a nylon line.
Some strimmers will handle denser vegetation and woody weeds, but always check the make and model of strimmer before selecting one for heavy-duty tasks.
Because strimmers are usually used to tackle larger areas of denser vegetation, you will need to deploy a face shield or eye protection before using one, as there is a risk that pieces of vegetation could fly up causing injury.
You will find many petrol strimmers on the market due to their long run time and their ability to be used far from a power source – hence their popularity among landscapers and amenity teams.
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