This is my latest string trimmer and it works perfect for cleaning up the yard. It is surprisingly light and can easily be used without a strap. The D-handle is easy to tighten and to adjust – which allows you to get the best angle of attack for the job at hand. The first time [...]

If you don’t want to spend too much on a good gas trimmer, consider the Poulan Weed Eater Featherlite SST25. At around $100, consumer Reports rated it a “best buy”. It is a straight shaft model and gets below shrubs and bushes better than the curved trimmers.