Recommended Lawn Edgers
- Lawn edgers help put a clean line on sidewalks, driveways and garden beds.lawn and border bed image by TMLP from Fotolia.com
Anyone who has used a manual edger knows just how long a short sidewalk can seem. Gas and electric edgers take a lot of the work out of keeping landscapes looking clean and crisp. After you've mowed the grass and pulled the weeds, an edger provides the final touch for a perfectly manicured yard. The best edgers combine powerful engines and large cutting blades in a compact machine that's easy to maneuver. - The Troy-Bilt TB515 gas edger is rated one of the top edgers for 2010 by Popular Mechanics. The edger, which has a 29cc engine, does not require the mixing of gas and oil because it is a four-stroke configuration. The Troy-Bilt TB515 comes with a 9-inch steel blade that can cut at a maximum depth of 2 inches. You can equip the Troy-Bilt edger with an electric start adapter that is sold separately. The throttle and idle controls are mounted on the handle for easier operation. The TB515 is one of the heavier edgers at 22 lbs. The Troy-Bilt TB515 comes with a 2-year warranty.
- Galt Technology rates the Echo PE 200 as one of the best lawn edgers in 2010. The Echo PE 200 has a 21cc engine that's not as powerful as other edgers, but it also only weighs 12.5 lbs. and is very maneuverable. The Echo edger claims to have a starting mechanism that makes it 30 percent easier to crank the engine than other machines. The Echo PE 200, which has an 8-inch blade, comes with one of the best warranties around--5 years. The wheel on the Echo edger pivots to accommodate any terrain and edging depth.
- Galt Technolgy and Garden Guides both give the Edge Hog 2-in-1 Landscape Edger a top rating for 2010. The Edge Hog is lightweight at 12.4 lbs. and its 11-amp motor is adequate for most household edging and trenching. The Edge Hog has a 7.5-inch blade that can cut to a depth of up to 1.5 inches. An adjustable edge guide on the edger allows it to cut a wider path for use as a trencher. The trenching option is good for landscape borders. Equipped with a 2-year warranty, the Edge Hog 2-in-1 Landscape Edger has a feature that keeps extension cords secure.
