As any homeowner knows, when you mow your lawn, there are always those hard-to-reach spots that you can't get to, no matter how big or small your lawn is. Because of this, everyone who maintains a lawn needs to own a weed trimmer. There's a few different trimmer types to choose from, mainly cordless, gas, and electric models.
Like an electric lawn mower, an electric weed trimmer offers an easier user experience. All the user needs to do is plug it in and you're ready to cut your lawn, no starting required. Electric trimmers also weight less than their gas counterparts, so these machines are more accessible to people who may not have a very big capacity for holding a heavy piece of equipment for long periods of time, like the elderly or disabled. For most yards, this type of trimmer is a wise choice because you don't have to worry about depleting your gas supply or whether or not the battery will run out; the trimmer will run for as long as you have it plugged in.
On the downside however, the electric type of weed trimmers aren't as powerful as gas weedeaters, so the tougher weeds and plants might actually need to be pulled out by hand. Another disadvantage is that you have to deal with the cord. Since it'll be laying there in the yard, you'll have to be careful that you don't run it over, and also watch out that you don't snag the cord on any obstacles in your yard like rocks, bushes, or fences.
If it's power that you're looking for, you will definitely want to go with a gas weedeater. These trimmers are terrific for hacking through thick grass and weeds and anything else that's stubborn and needs to be cut away. Unlike electric weedeaters, you don't have to deal with that pesky cord getting in the way; you're totally wireless and free to roam around as you choose with no fear of getting tangled up. The disadvantage to gas trimmers is that you have to constantly refill it with gas, which will end up costing you more than an electric machine in the long run. Gas weed trimmers tend to require more maintenance as well, and of course they are heavier machines, so it might be more difficult for some people to handle them.
Like electric weed eaters, cordless weed cutters run on electricity, but the plus side to these is that you don't have to deal with a cord. So basically you have all the benefits of an electric model, but without the fear of getting tangled up in your cord or running over it. These units run on batteries however, so you will have to make sure it's fully charged each time you use it to ensure you have optimal performance.
