http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/index.htm http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/Selection+and+Use+of+a+Landscape+Bedshaper.htm Wed, 09 Feb 2005 19:23:55 GMT Some companies now offer landscape bedshapers designed specifically to lay out and maintain landscape beds. These machines are generally heavier, more powerful and more versatile than turf edgers. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/Selection+and+Use+of+a+Landscape+Bedshaper.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/200C9DF7-9458-475E-9169-9D8ED6DD440C/2894/vegetableequipment004.jpg http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/Selection+and+Use+of+Hedge+Trimmers.htm Fri, 10 Dec 2004 17:40:44 GMT Hedge trimmers are perhaps not as popular now as a few years ago. Many people now realize that it is healthier for plants to be selectively pruned rather than sheared. Nevertheless, there are some situations where shearing plants to shape is appropriate. A hedge trimmer is usually the best tool for the job. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/Selection+and+Use+of+Hedge+Trimmers.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/4A9845C4-F4C4-4EC7-8698-DF7CCA1D37CD/1479/Rlp121.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/String+Trimmer+Safety+and+Maintenance.htm Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:46:05 GMT As with any power tool, string trimmers are capable of causing injury if not used in a safe manner. String trimmers will last much longer and give more trouble-free service if used and maintained properly. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/String+Trimmer+Safety+and+Maintenance.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6374C0CB-7C4E-4DA2-A3F0-ABE595549BEA/1481/Rlp036.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/Selecting+and+Using+a+String+Trimmer.htm Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:54:37 GMT A string trimmer is a useful addition to almost any gardener’s toolshed. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/Selecting+and+Using+a+String+Trimmer.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/5D12AD71-250A-4315-B0A6-A3761D978AEA/1483/RLp035.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/Trimming+and+Edging+Mechanically+Compared+with+Herbicides.htm Fri, 10 Dec 2004 20:06:48 GMT There are two ways to trim and edge turfgrass around sidewalks, flower beds, trees, buildings, etc. You can trim the turfgrass mechanically with a string trimmer and/or an edger, or you can use a non-selective herbicide such as glyphosate (Roundup® and similar chemicals). http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/Trimming+and+Edging+Mechanically+Compared+with+Herbicides.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/8E963F20-0B7E-4AB0-BE33-36491CCC1EB3/1486/rlp273.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/Turf+Edgers.htm Fri, 10 Dec 2004 17:29:36 GMT Turfgrasses grow fast and aggressively in the South. If not edged back regularly, Southern turf will grow right over sidewalks, driveways, flower beds, etc. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/trimming_edging/Turf+Edgers.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/90602C51-1331-4909-8742-6066E9AF8C3E/1477/Rlp037.JPG