Does it work on hard, dry soil?

It struggles in baked or rocky ground. Water the edge line the day before and take shallow passes.

How do the handle heights work?

The stainless steel handle locks at 40, 53 or 67 inches. Set it so the blade sits comfortably at your side while you walk.

It scores and lifts a shallow edge line along turf. It is not a deep trencher, so for buried edging you still need a spade.

Yes. The serrated alloy blade dulls with use; sharpen or replace it to keep clean cuts.

A trimmer is faster on long runs, but this tool leaves a crisper, straighter line with no noise or fuel.

At Lowe's, for $79.99, as of our latest check.

$79.99at Lowe'sChecked Nov 9

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