Highly-Rated Craftsman Weed Eater Attachments For The Best-Looking Lawn

No matter how much care you've put into laying out a welcoming walkway, picking the perfect color for your front door, or planting flowers that bloom all year long, nothing kills a home's curb appeal faster than an overgrown lawn. More than just creating an eyesore, an unhealthy lawn has less resistance to stress. Taller grass grows weak and unhealthy because it shades its own roots from sunlight, eventually resulting in dead patches and clumps. Weeds start to root more easily, which can compact the soil.

Unfortunately, the longer your grass gets, the more difficult it becomes to mow it. That means it's important to keep your grass healthy and beautiful through regular maintenance. Along with frequent mowing and weeding, trimming keeps your hardscaped edges looking crisp. It also keeps your turf where you want it, encouraging deeper growth while preventing grass from encroaching into your flower beds and mulched areas. When you're done, it's important to blow yard waste off your driveway, patio, and other high-traffic areas to avoid slips and stains.

Using the right equipment is one of the easiest ways to get your overgrown yard under control. In fact, there are several highly-rated Craftsman weed eater attachments that can help you transform your lawn. Some Craftsman weedwackers are compatible with the TrimmerPlus multi yard tool system, which helps users to convert their string trimmers into other power lawn care tools, including a high performance blower and a garden cultivator.

The 'Leave The Leaves' movement isn't for everyone, especially if you live in a climate where leaf litter can become a breeding ground for mold or unwanted critters. Instead of spending hours tidying an overgrown lawn, try using a high performance blower like the TrimmerPlus CB720 Blower to help you quickly kick yard waste to the curb. This blower connects to Craftsman brand and other attachment-capable string trimmer power heads, moving air up to 500 cubic feet per minute (CFM). According to Greenworks, the ideal CFM for smaller yards is 150-400, making this weed eater attachment ideal for clearing large areas or lots of debris.

Reviewers like how easy it is to attach to a gas trimmer, providing a cordless blower experience that offers a lot of air power. Some recommended using hearing protection because the device is loud. Another possible downside is that the TrimmerPlus Blower can be bottom-heavy, making the addition of a shoulder strap helpful if you plan to cover a lot of ground. Still, only a few users were unhappy with their purchase. Most importantly, don't forget to make sure your Craftsman weed eater is attachment-capable, along with carefully reviewing the three-year limited warranty terms and return policy before purchasing.

If you're already excitedly planning next year's vegetable garden or want to break ground for new flower beds, there are some lesser-known lawn tools you'll wish you had sooner. One important addition to that list is the TrimmerPlus TPG720 Garden Cultivator which offers an adjustable tiling width that works as well for weeding small areas as it does as it does mixing large quantities of soil amendments into heavy clay. It features four heat-treated steel tines with eight blades each that churn soil up to 5 inches deep and are covered by a guard that keeps dirt buildup to a minimum.

At just under $200, reviewers say this weed eater attachment offers outstanding value. From preparing raised beds to creating a French drain trench, users appreciate the manageable size of this cultivator compared to a larger traditional tiller. Some caution that it can vibrate heavily and requires moderate upper body strength to control, especially on hard and rocky ground that hasn't been worked for a while. In that case, padded work gloves like the COOLJOB Thorn Proof Garden Gloves can make a big difference if you have several beds to prepare.