Say Goodbye To Weeds With A Lightweight, Easy To Use Tool From Ryobi

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If your goal is to maintain a picturesque lawn and garden, there may come a time when you eventually need to weed out those unwanted plants that take up space and resources in your outdoor spaces. Thankfully, this task can be a breeze when you choose the right tool, like the RYOBI string trimmer and edger, which helps you say goodbye to weeds without weighing the differences between hand-pulling versus having weeds sprayed.

The RYOBI ONE+ Cordless String Trimmer and Edger is a lightweight multipurpose tool that can be used for cleaning up small backyards, whether that's edging and trimming unwanted weeds or edging along sidewalks and pathways in your garden. It weighs under four pounds and has an adjustable cut swath. When used with one of RYOBI's 18V batteries, it can have a runtime up to 132 minutes, although it depends on the exact type of battery you use, as the 2Ah option provides less than that of the 6Ah.

Before deciding if this tool is right for you, there's one more detail to keep in mind: The base listing on The Home Depot website is for the tool only, with no battery or charger. Fortunately, though, like other RYOBI ONE+ tools, such as this RYOBI electric garden hoe for easily weeding gravel driveways, you can use the string trimmer and edger with any RYOBI ONE+ 18V battery. There is also a second option available through The Home Depot that allows you to purchase both the tool and the battery and charger kit for $79.

When choosing any tool to add to your garden lineup, you want to make sure you're selecting an option that best fits your needs. Otherwise, you may have to start looking into decluttering your garden tools before you know it. The RYOBI ONE+ String Trimmer and Edger is marketed as being a good choice for those with small yards. This aligns with what some reviewers also said about the tool on The Home Depot website, with many noting that the battery life posed a limitation for how much work could be accomplished in one go without additional batteries. Because of this, if you have a larger yard, you may wish to choose another product for your weeding tasks or even opt for hand-pulling or chemical removal methods based on your exact needs.

However, while it may not be the top choice for large yards or extensive projects, this product can also be a good choice for those looking for a lightweight tool with a high level of versatility. As a string trimmer, you can use this in hard-to-reach spots that your lawn mower can't get to, as well as for trimming taller plants, all while keeping it on hand for weeding, too. Then, there's also the edging feature for creating neat, clean lines in your lawn along paths and driveways.