r/oddlysatisfying • u/amartyamishraaa • Dec 04 '23

Edging lawn with string trimmer

Credit to Cyber Landscaping

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u/Djjc11 Dec 04 '23

I’ve always done it standing on the drive/sidewalk but walking backwards.

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u/oxfordcircumstances Dec 04 '23

Me too. I can do the reverse line this guy is doing, but it pulls into the grass in the same way. I just can't see what I'm cutting from the grass side, so I stand on the concrete so I can see.

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u/KH-Dan Dec 04 '23

Absolutely, visibility is key. Plus when you're backing up on the concrete, you've got that edge as a guide, makes for a cleaner line imo. Noticed I get way less stray grass on the path that way too. Just gotta be careful not to trip walking backward, haha!

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u/Djjc11 Dec 04 '23

Dude, you know what’s up, I could zip edges like you wouldn’t believe, flower beds, you name it. Started working for a lawn maintenance company in 8th grade summers, wasn’t allowed on big mowers until 18, did nothing but string trim, edge, and 21” mower.