This DeWit Dutch hoe boasts a Swedish boron steel blade and a European ash hardwood handle. Bonus points: All DeWit handles come from government-controlled, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests. The best part about shopping for new tools is thinking about how they will enhance your garden. The last thing you want to do is hurt your brain thinking about specifications. That’s why we did the research for you. Protests against the short-handled hoe began in the 1920s, but it wasn’t until 1975 that California became the first state to ban the short handle-hoe after the United Farm Workers of America (led by César E. Chávez) fought to eliminate it. If You Don’t Enjoy Gardening, Hire a Pro

When testing out garden hoes in the store, you might notice that some feel heavier than others. The tool’s weight might not seem like an important factor when shopping around, but once you spend a few hours weeding the garden, your aching muscles will make you wish you had considered the tool’s weight. The True Temper 2866300 is an excellent stirrup hoe to add to your toolshed. Weeds got your garden? Running a stirrup hoe through a weed-infested garden is a great way to clear up the earth without too much disruption to the soil.

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For example, someone with a small garden and very few weeds would be fine using a stirrup hoe, but if you have a more extensive garden with stubborn soil, a dutch hoe could break up those areas and loosen the tougher weeds for the stirrup hoe to handle.

But remember, the best garden hoe for the job will depend on how you plan to use it. If you need a heavy-duty garden hoe that can sever weeds and move soil, then you might like a draw hoe. If you need to remove weeds fast without moving much soil, you might prefer a scuffle hoe. Before you commit to a garden hoe, make sure it feels comfortable in your hands. When using a garden hoe, you should be able to work while standing straight.

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A multipurpose hoe is typically a handheld tool. If you’re a gardener shopping on a budget or who has little storage space, a multipurpose hoe may be of use to you. Most multipurpose hoes contain a traditional blade and sharp prongs that help move and till the soil. Blade Material Instead of missing out on family memories and time with friends, hire a local lawn care professional to remove the weeds for you. A lawn care pro can also mow, fertilize, and treat weeds in your yard — improving your lawn’s health. But what is a collinear hoe? The collinear hoe, also known as an onion hoe, is another type of scuffle hoe. Its long, thin, horizontal blade cuts through leaves without disturbing your plants. If your garden is full of prized veggies and fruits, you might like how the collinear hoe gives you more precision when weeding. Keep in mind that a draw hoe is not ideal for tight spaces, so be careful working around your precious vegetable plants. Stirrup Hoe