Weeding is something every hobby gardener should be careful about. Weeds cannot be completely eliminated if you leave even part of the root and stem embedded in the soil. With the kind of nutrients available in normal garden soil, these sturdy little shoots will sprout again in a matter of weeks, as if they never disappeared! It is clear that weeds must be completely removed, root and branch. Tools for pulling weeds are the gardener’s best bet in this scenario. The use of herbicidal chemicals can be counterproductive to soil fertility, as it contains very strong toxins. It must be used in limited quantities. Weed-pulling tools are a better bet for home gardeners, as well as small farmers, both urban and rural. These tools can be used when the soil is loose and easily disturbed, allowing the gardener to remove weeds easily.

Long-handled weed pulling tools

Long-handled weed removal tools are perfect for large farms and gardens where the farmer has to cover more ground. Weeds growing in the paths between planted crops can be easily removed with these tools. Precision weed removers such as the Collinear Hoe, SHW Vertical Hoe, and Dewitt Crescent Hoe can be used to work on small patches of isolated weeds just emerging in loose, cultivated soil. When the weed infestation is slightly larger in spread and growth, these hoes can be exchanged for long-handled stirrup hoes that can pull weeds from the base without much physical effort on the part of the operator. This hoe can be used to cover larger plots in less time. Long-handled tools allow the gardener to work without bending over or bending over to apply more pressure. This saves a lot of effort and does not cause physical discomfort to the farmer.

Short Handle Weed Pulling Tools

Short-handled weed removal tools are used when farmers work with raised beds of soil or weeds growing between cultivated plants. A long-handled tool would end up damaging the plants as well, while these tools allow the gardener to work in a small area. Winged Weeder Junior, Circle Hoe, and Mini Stirrup Hoe are the smallest weed-pulling tools readily available.

Combination of cutting and pulling tools

Combination hoes are best used when the soil is hard and dense, which makes weeding much more difficult. Both long-handled and short-handled tools are available in combination type. The tool head is much heavier to allow light dirt to be minced and excavated. Work should be done in the area around the weeds to expose the base and roots. Once the soil is loose, weeds can be easily removed. These combination tools are heavier, but are cheaper to own than having separate tools for pulling and cutting.