Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

I was pulling the push lawn mower out of the Quonset the other day, getting ready to trim around our farmstead buildings and fences when I realized that my pants were slipping down toward my knees.

In addition to cutting tall grass in hard-to-reach spots, your string trimmer can also function as an edger to give your yard a professionally landscaped look. Edging creates a crisp line, free from ...