- Cut all the Grass string trimmer tools excel at edge grass mowers leave behind.
- Cutting power first: upgrade power and width before speed for faster clearing.
- Trimmers vs mowers: trimmers handle tight corners and fence lines, mowers clear open yards.
- Reinvest everything: cash spent on better equipment compounds into faster progression.
- Full clears matter: edge grass often counts toward 100% completion and the secret ending.
String Trimmer Overview in Cut all the Grass
Cut all the Grass is a Roblox mowing simulator built around a simple loop: cut grass, earn cash, buy better equipment, unlock bigger yards. While most players focus on mower tiers, the string trimmer plays a valuable supporting role. String trimmers reach the patches that wide mowers miss — along fences, around objects, and in tight corners — and in a game where 100% completion can trigger the secret ending, no blade of grass is truly optional.
Even the strongest mower leaves edge grass behind. Trimming missed patches is often required for full zone completion, which feeds directly into the secret ending requirements.
Your equipment progression follows a general path:
| Equipment Stage | Role | Best Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Starter mower | Tutorial clearing | First yard only, upgrade fast |
| Early upgrades | Faster basic clearing | Backyard expansion |
| Mid-game mower tiers | Big efficiency jumps | Overgrown fields |
| String trimmer tools | Precision edge work | Fence lines, corners, objects |
| Late-game tiers | Bulk clearing power | Chapter 2 zones and final areas |
Trimmer vs Mower Comparison
Choosing where to spend cash is the core decision in Cut all the Grass. Here is how trimmer-style tools stack up against mowers across the situations you'll actually face.
| Factor | String Trimmer | Mower |
|---|---|---|
| Cut width | Narrow, precise | Wide, bulk clearing |
| Best terrain | Edges, corners, obstacles | Open yards and fields |
| Speed on open grass | Slower | Faster |
| Missed patch cleanup | Excellent | Poor along edges |
| Priority for new players | Situational | High — buy mower tiers first |
Open Yard Clearing
- Mower is king
- Straight-line passes
- Highest cash per minute
Edge and Detail Work
- String trimmer shines
- Fence lines and corners
- Completes zone percentages
Mixed Zones
- Mower first, trim second
- Bulk clear, then detail
- Fastest route to 100%
Don't buy precision tools before your mower tier can handle the area's grass volume. Cutting power and mower tier should almost always come first, with trimmer-type tools filling gaps afterward.
Upgrade Priority: What to Buy First
Cash is limited early, so upgrade order matters. Based on the game's upgrade system, here is the recommended spending priority for players who want to clear grass faster.
| Upgrade Category | Effect | Priority | When to Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mower Tier | Stronger mower, wider cut path | High | As soon as affordable |
| Cutting Power | More grass cut per second | High | Early and often |
| Cash Multiplier | Boosts cash per blade cut | High | Whenever offered |
| Cut Width | Wider strip per pass | Medium-High | Wide-open yards |
| Speed | Faster movement | Medium | After power, large yards |
| Area Unlocks | Opens richer grass zones | High | When mower can handle them |
Cash multipliers scale with everything else you own. Whenever one is available, it is usually the best long-term purchase — and it makes every future trimmer or mower upgrade cheaper in effective time.
A solid tier view of equipment value:
| Tier | Items | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| S | Late-game mowers, cash multipliers | Must-have |
| A | Mid-game mowers, cut width | Excellent |
| B | Speed upgrades, early mowers | Good stepping stones |
| C | Starter mower, cosmetics | Replace immediately |
Step-by-Step: Efficient Clearing Route
Follow this routine to clear each zone quickly and make sure no edge grass is left behind.
Survey the zone
Before mowing, walk the perimeter and note fence lines, corners, and obstacles. These are the spots your mower will miss and where trimmer work pays off.
Bulk mow the open grass
Mow in straight, overlapping lines across the open yard. Overlap each pass slightly so you don't leave strips of uncut grass between lines.
Trim the edges
Return to the perimeter and corners with your precision equipment. Clean up everything the wide passes missed, working methodically around the zone's border.
Check the grass meter
Verify the zone's completion percentage. If it isn't full, scan for patches hidden behind objects or in unusual grass patterns — some hide secret areas.
Reinvest and move on
Bank your cash, buy the next priority upgrade, and unlock the next area when your equipment is ready. Never sit on savings.
Unusual grass patterns and out-of-place objects often mark hidden zones. These secret areas count toward 100% completion and the secret ending, so investigate anything that looks different.
Completion Checklist
If you are chasing full completion and the secret ending, use this checklist before finishing the story.
100% Completion Goals:
- Finish all main story chapters including Chapter 2
- Mow every zone to a full grass meter
- Trim all edge and corner grass in each area
- Find and clear all hidden secret areas
- Fully upgrade your mower and equipment
Returning to the final story zone with everything complete triggers the secret ending instead of the normal one. Double-check every zone's percentage first — missed edge grass is the most common reason completion falls short.
FAQ
Q: Is the string trimmer better than a mower in Cut all the Grass?
No — mowers are better for open grass thanks to wider cut paths and higher cutting power. The string trimmer's value is precision: it cleans up fence lines, corners, and obstacle edges that mowers miss, which matters for 100% zone completion.
Q: What should I upgrade first in Cut all the Grass?
Prioritize mower tier and cutting power first, then cash multipliers whenever they are offered. Speed and cut width come after. Precision tools like the string trimmer are situational purchases once your core cutting power is solid.
Q: Does missed edge grass affect the secret ending?
Yes. The secret ending requires full completion, meaning every area mowed to 100%, all secret areas found, and the story finished. Leftover edge grass will block the requirement, so trimming is mandatory for completionists.
Q: How do I find secret areas while trimming?
Look for unusual grass patterns, gaps in fences, and objects that seem out of place. Strange events while mowing also hint at hidden content nearby, so stop and investigate whenever something feels off.