: one that edges
especially
: a tool used to trim the edge of a lawn along a sidewalk or curb
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Mehan also advises caregivers to put away the lawn mower, edgers, and gasoline before letting kids outside.
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Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 July 2024
Oregano makes a great groundcover or edger for garden beds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2024
Landscape edging gives your garden beds and landscaping areas a clean and well-maintained appearance, similar to how lawn edgers add a professional look to your yard.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 4 May 2023
Overall, the best lawn edger is this Black and Decker style.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
On the contrary, this weed whacker and edger is tough on weeds, cutting them down in just one pass.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
An edger sander is your best bet for rough-sanding tight spots (like corners) and smaller spaces (like a closet), while a random orbital sander is recommended for non-professionals tackling the refinishing of a larger space on their own.
—Sarah Baird, Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2020
Among its other accessories are a rotary cultivator, edger, and a pole saw.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2023
Step Six: Smooth and Remove Excess Concrete Use your concrete edger to scrap off any concrete lumps, followed by a wet sponge to smooth the surface.
—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 31 Mar. 2023
Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 July 2024
Oregano makes a great groundcover or edger for garden beds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2024
Landscape edging gives your garden beds and landscaping areas a clean and well-maintained appearance, similar to how lawn edgers add a professional look to your yard.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 4 May 2023
Overall, the best lawn edger is this Black and Decker style.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
On the contrary, this weed whacker and edger is tough on weeds, cutting them down in just one pass.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
An edger sander is your best bet for rough-sanding tight spots (like corners) and smaller spaces (like a closet), while a random orbital sander is recommended for non-professionals tackling the refinishing of a larger space on their own.
—Sarah Baird, Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2020
Among its other accessories are a rotary cultivator, edger, and a pole saw.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2023
Step Six: Smooth and Remove Excess Concrete Use your concrete edger to scrap off any concrete lumps, followed by a wet sponge to smooth the surface.
—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 31 Mar. 2023
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“Edger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edger. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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