{"id":12107,"date":"2024-04-23T03:59:30","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T03:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/gardening\/landscaping\/10-genius-hacks-to-edge-your-lawn-like-a-pro.html"},"modified":"2024-04-23T03:59:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T03:59:30","slug":"10-genius-hacks-to-edge-your-lawn-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalideas.org.au\/blog\/gardening\/landscaping\/10-genius-hacks-to-edge-your-lawn-like-a-pro.html","title":{"rendered":"10 Genius Hacks to Edge Your Lawn Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-c8ff4af1-7fff-3526-ef18-ade0c211e36b\">Saturdays are for yard chores and the smell of freshly cut grass. Beautifying the lawn might be one of your top priorities; however, that doesn&#8217;t make it a simple task. Mowing your grass might not be a big deal, but when it comes to neatly\u00a0edging your lawn&#8217;s boundaries, especially if there are curves, it can get a little tricky.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-c8ff4af1-7fff-3526-ef18-ade0c211e36b\">After trimming the grass, the edging is what makes the difference between a gorgeous lawn and one that looks like a half-baked idea. It&#8217;s not easy getting the lawn sides edged to perfection, but this hack makes it quick and easy by using a lawn string trimmer, also known as a weed whacker.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A lawn string trimmer is usually used to cut longer grass in outlying areas of your yard, such as near objects like a birdbath. Instead of a metal blade, a string trimmer uses a fast-spinning nylon filament to chop the grass.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Unlike a lawn edger which\u00a0edges up your grass to create gorgeous landscapes for your yard, the trimmer isn&#8217;t exactly built for that type of precision. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to go out and purchase an edger just to give your lawn some proper shaping. There&#8217;s a helpful TikTok edger hack that you can try with your trimmer that will change your entire yard work game enough to raise your neighbors&#8217; brows.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">Turn your lawn trimmer upside down for more precise edging<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"oembed\" src=\"https:\/\/vm.tiktok.com\/ZM2GKePqM\/\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-b260badb-7fff-8bad-5d20-548533ace276\">A lawn isn&#8217;t complete without a good line-up along the edge, which is difficult to do with a regular lawnmower. In order to properly shape your lawn&#8217;s edges, there is an easy hack you can try. TikTok creator\u00a0@justgarden explains that by flipping your trimmer upside down, you can position the blade directly over the edge of the lawn and give it a clean trim. The machine may be a bit heavy to hold, so be careful while handling it to avoid injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-b260badb-7fff-8bad-5d20-548533ace276\">After cutting up your lawn edges to your desired shape, clear away the rubbish with a shovel. TikTok lawn enthusiast\u00a0@growthenmow also posted a video showing how to finesse an edge-up on your lawn and also demonstrated how to get rid of the excess grass and dirt that fall off during the shaping. You can even opt for a leaf blower to scatter the debris after shoveling it.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-b260badb-7fff-8bad-5d20-548533ace276\">Although the lawn trimmer is made up of just a nylon string, it can still do serious damage to your body if you mishandle it, so gearing up for safety is important. You should have protective work boots, standard goggles, a safety hat, and anti-cut gloves as well. Additionally, you can invest in protective face gear, and don&#8217;t forget to don your long-sleeved and long-legged clothes. The sun may be scorching, but your safety is the priority.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saturdays are for yard chores and the smell of freshly cut grass. Beautifying the lawn might be one of your top priorities; however, that doesn&#8217;t make it a simple task. 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