Clean Up The Edges Of Garden Paths And Driveways With A Lightweight Ryobi Tool

Edging the borders of your property makes your driveway and lawn look sharp, but if you've been working with the wrong tool you could be left with lackluster results. Whether your current edger or string trimmer is too heavy or its simply struggling with delivery consistent performance, now may be a good time to invest in a newer, sleeker model to help tackle routine property maintenance. RYOBI has an affordable and highly rated string trimmer that could make a big difference.

Retailing for $79, the RYOBI 18V ONE+ 10-inch String Trimmer/Edger Kit is meant to deliver razor-sharp garden edges. It is the company's lightest-weight string trimmer, weighing just over 4 pounds and its included 2Ah lithium battery delivers more than 35 minutes of usage time when fully charged. Its twisting shaft is designed to switch between trimming, and it also has an auto-feed head that ensures a usable line is advanced when you need it. 

At the time of writing, customers had given this product a 4.6-star average from more than 300 reviews on RYOBI's website. Buyers praise the tool for its functionality, as well as how easy it is to maneuver. One five-star review on RYOBI's website states "I was very impressed with how well it handled the job. It was easy to use, had plenty of power, and made trimming and edging around the yard quick and effortless. The 10-inch cutting width was perfect for getting into those hard-to-reach areas and leaving the yard looking neat and finished."

There's a lot to like about this edging tool if you or the person you're purchasing it for struggles with bulky and unwieldy gas-powered edgers. Thanks to its lightweight design, there are many reviews from older individuals or people of smaller stature who praise the RYOBI String Trimmer/Edger for its weight and design; its design also makes it extra maneuverable around curvy garden paths. One caveat that bears mentioning is that a number of customer reviews mention the line itself needing to be manually advanced sometimes, despite the product's claim that it's an auto-feed system, however this seems to be a minor inconvenience to most users. When it's time to replace the line, be sure you know how to choose the right weed trimmer string for your lawn.

An additional benefit of this tool is its quiet operation, which can be a big plus for those who live on small lots and want to be considerate of neighbors. Because this edger is rechargeable, it also offers complete flexibility around properties without the need of a gas tank or power cord. That being said, you could run through the battery's charge before you have completely edged the entirety of larger lots — or if you've let your landscaping get out of control. In these events, it could be worthwhile to have a backup battery that is charged and ready to use.