Battery-powered lawn and garden tools have come a long way over the past couple of decades. Engineers worked on the problem for a long time, but power and runtime were critical limitations. Since the ...

That backyard chain saw, trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer and mower might well have been built in our very own backyard. For more than 40 years, Stihl Inc. has produced outdoor power equipment in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Weed Eaters, weed whackers, string trimmers — this invaluable landscaping tool has many names, but no matter what you call it, you'll want to ...

Even a well-mowed property can look sloppy without the occasional follow-up with a string trimmer to clear away weeds and other tall growth around obstacles and along the lawn's perimeter. Here are a ...

Ken and I have a gas-powered string trimmer by Stihl that we use for heavy-duty trimming, using it on tough weeds and marsh grasses. For the edges of flower beds and the driveway, sidewalks and patio, ...

Virginia Beach, Va. – STIHL is recalling around 140,000 of their gas-powered products due to fire hazards, according to their website. The STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners ...

A string trimmer is a staple of lawn care, and a useful tool that deserves a home in any DIYer’s garage or shed. With their high-speed and spinning nylon strings, they make short work of grass and ...

When Stihl Inc. first opened in Virginia Beach in 1974, the company assembled only one model of its iconic orange-colored chainsaws. With only 50 employees, the business produced 12,000 gas-powered ...