Whipper snipping means trimming the grass and weeds a mower cannot reach: along fences, paths, garden beds, trees and around posts. It is needed whenever those edges start to look ragged, which in the warm growing season can be as often as every mow.
What it is
Whipper snipping, also called line trimming or string trimming, uses a spinning nylon line to cut grass and weeds in places a mower cannot reach. It is used to trim around:
- Fences and walls.
- Paths, driveways and garden edges.
- Trees, posts and poles.
- Steep or uneven areas.
When it is needed
Edges look ragged as soon as grass grows past them, so whipper snipping is needed whenever a mowed lawn is surrounded by longer growth. In the warm growing season, that can be as often as every mow.
Clearing overgrown areas
Whipper snipping is also used to cut down overgrown areas and rough patches, either as a first step before mowing or in places too steep or rough for a mower.
Doing it safely
Wear eye protection, hearing protection, long pants and sturdy footwear. Check for rocks, glass and other debris before you start, and keep others at a safe distance.
Protect trees and plants
Take care near tree trunks and young plants. Repeated contact with the line can damage bark and kill trees. Mulch or a guard around the base helps.
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Frequently asked questions
Is whipper snipping different from edging?
They are related. Edging cuts a defined line along hard surfaces, while whipper snipping trims grass in areas around objects. Many people use the terms interchangeably.
How often should I whipper snip?
About as often as you mow in the growing season.
Can it replace mowing?
On small or rough areas, yes, but for lawns a mower gives a more even finish.
Will it damage trees?
It can if the line repeatedly hits the bark. Use a guard or mulch ring.