Lawns are an integral part of any home. Each lawn has its own unique needs. Whether you have a gardener or you prefer taking care of the yard, you must know how important it is to keep the weeds out of your green oasis. Weeds grow faster than the typical shrub and herb. They outgrow flowing plants and even cacti, using up most of the nutrients from the soil. Getting regularly rid of weeds requires the right kind of tools and setup.
The kind of weed eaters and trimmers you pick will depend upon the user’s comfort, the purpose of use and the size of the lawn. Three main types of weed whackers are all great in their respective ways.
Plug-in weed trimmers: Plug-in or electric weed eaters do not use any form of conventional and non-renewable energy. They do not contribute as much carbon footprints as the gas variants. The electronic variants are ideal for smaller yards and lawns. People rightly think them to be compact and easy to handle. They are also much quieter and portable compared to gas trimmers. However, their most significant disadvantage is their moderate power, and the next challenge is the limitation of reach thanks to their cord lengths.
Battery operated weed whackers: the battery-powered trimmers are as energy efficient as the plug-in ones. They are super silent, and they have no cord. You can carry them to any part of your yard or lawn for carrying out some much necessary mowing. They only need battery replacement from time to time. Some users may face dead battery surprises while in the middle of a mow-down. Experts always advice new users and homeowners to keep a spare battery handy for such emergencies. They are also quite lightweight. Battery systems are a great way to make yourself useful even during prolonged power outages.
Gas weed eaters: the gas string trimmer variants are the most powerful among all the modern weed whackers. Right now, almost all homes with large lawns and yards have trimmers that need a mix of gas and oil to function. They do not need power cords, and they most certainly do not have a radius of function determined by their cords! They reach where the lighter counterparts can never reach, and that includes the farther side of the lawns, edge of the hedges and a patch of land near the house. Yes, they are indeed heavier, louder and they need a regular feed of gas and oil to work. However, these very reasons also give them the power to rule over all weed eater types.
There are hundreds of manufacturing companies that come up with different kinds of weed trimmers for all types of homes, lawns, and yards. Almost all of them support DIY gardeners, even the gardeners with a bad back. They are becoming smaller, lighter and user-friendly by the day. A reliable visor, good pair of gloves and sturdy pants are the only accessories you will need while using these kinds of weed eaters.