Strimmers that make the cut and how to use them effectively and safely

Strimmers are an essential bit of kit for most gardens with any lawned area or steep grassy banks

Corded machines are lightweight and perfect for strimming grassy areas, edging and tenderly trimming around areas and planting not possible with a mower; Flymo Contour XT with 10m cable, €74.

Purchase a cheap mower and you’re more than likely to be offered the matching slicing wand as an optional extra or thrown in for free in a bundle. Many mowers have limited talents at the lawn’s edge and cornering around shrubs and trees isolated out on the acreage. This is where the finessing abilities of your strimmer will shine. Let’s start by power type.

Power type and size