Shopping Tips

• 1). Outline what you want from a weed trimmer. Write down what your budget for the weed trimmer is. Consider whether you want to be able to use it for other tasks such as edging, blowing or tilling and consider the weight you can comfortably carry.
  
  
• 2). Go online and research your weed trimmer options from various retail vendors to compare prices and to read detailed descriptions of a variety of weed trimmers. Narrow your search to five or so weed trimmers and then look for online reviews to determine their dependability and performance.
  
  
• 3). Visit a retail outlet to see the weed trimmer you have selected before you make a purchase. Holding the weed trimmer and working with any attachments you might desire will give you a better idea of whether it is right for your needs. Try to change the edger, blower and other attachments to make sure that they can be switched easily.
  
  
• 4). Check prices of other retailers once you have chosen the weed trimmer you want. Enter your weed trimmer make and model into your favorite search engine to find the best price.
  
  
• 5). Wait until after the mowing season to buy your weed trimmer, if possible. Most retailers lower the prices of seasonal items like weed trimmers after the summer, so you can usually get a better deal by waiting.
  
  

Gas Versus Electric Weed Trimmers

• 1). Consider an electric weed trimmer if you have a small yard with normal weeds. Electric trimmers are environmentally friendly and can save money because they do not operate on gas. Most electric trimmers, though, are not as powerful as gas trimmers and are not designed for uses with larger weeds or thick grass.
  
  
• 2). Remember that most electric weed trimmers have mobility issues in that they must be plugged into an extension cord. For homeowners with large lots, electric weed trimmers may not be the best option because of this issue, unless you buy one that is powered with a battery pack.
  
  
• 3). Realize that electric weed trimmers are just that--weed trimmers. Electric models do not come with all of the different attachments like edgers, blowers and tillers that gas-powered trimmers typically feature. Most electric weed trimmers are not powerful enough to operate these types of lawn maintenance attachments.