So i go an buy a husqvarna string trimmer and use it to trim the grass growing.
Edger weedeater scratches vinyl fence.
So here the steps involved in trimming 5 7 inch grass around a chain link fence.
I had never used a string trimmer.
It is for grass that is just long enough to be an eyesore.
If you hit the bottom of your fence with the weed eater you may accidentally chip it.
Folks i installed this beautiful vinyl picket fence last winter.
What you should know to protect your vinyl fence.
Slow down with your weed eater and angle the line downwards.
But that would take a long time and be really hard on the joints.
If you re really in a bind though and you don t have the time to install some protections around the post and you need to get the job done fast you can also use the back of a shovel a wood plank sheet metal or even some cardboard to protect your fence post.
Get your self a nice weed eater that fits.
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Your fence should be at least 3 inches above the ground.
Be careful when edging around your vinyl fence.
How to protect fence posts from a weed eater.
A string trimmer has the potential of destroying your vinyl fence.
So the time comes to mow and i cannot get my lawn tractor close enough to the fence.