How deep should I set my edger?
The appropriate depth adjustment can range from 0.5” to 3.5” for most machines. The maximum typical cutting blade diameter for an edger is commonly 9”, which produces a standard edge cut of about 3” when set to the lowest depth.
Do you push or pull a lawn edger?
Push the edger slowly along the edging line to cut through the turf, keeping the blade tight against the paved surface, if applicable. Listen to the edger to guide the speed; the machine works harder when cutting through turf and is generally quieter when it finishes cutting and is ready to move along the line.
How do you use a line trimmer for edging?
Best way to edge a lawn with a string trimmer: The most effective way of edging with a trimmer is by turning the trimmer on its side with the string spinning away from you and placing the shaft on your shoulder. This allows precise movement of the string along the edges as well as visual confirmation as you work.
Will an edger dig a trench?
An edger is generally better suited to digging shallow trenches while a trencher is designed to dig deeper ones. Also, the depth is limited in each machine type, meaning you can only dig so deep even with motorized multi-blade edgers.
Can you mow over lawn edging?
The short answer: you can, but you should not. Mowing over lawn edging risks breaking or otherwise damaging your lawnmower blades. If your lawn edging is even with the ground, you are probably all right. But, if you have a raised or a rugged edging, mowing over it is not ideal.
What is the difference between edger and trimmer?
What is the Difference? Lawn edgers are designed to cut edges and create boundary lines, whereas a string trimmer is designed to maintain those boundary lines. They make a great team! Both can help your lawn to look sharper.
Do Edgers damage concrete?
Walk Slowly as You Cut Start the edger and slowly walk along the sidewalk to edge the grass. Avoid hitting the concrete with the blade; you can severely damage or break a blade on the hard surface.
Can you use string trimmer as edger?
In addition to cutting tall grass in hard-to-reach spots, your string trimmer can also function as an edger to give your yard a professionally landscaped look. It will dig out a crisp line of soil, removing grass and weeds, and prevent them from growing back by uprooting any seeds or roots in the process.