Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Best Weeding Tools For Your Garden

By Patsy William


Weeds can grow any place and could be really frustrating especially to those who own lawns and gardens. Even to those whose driveways are paved, weeds can show up along the cracks causing even wider cracks. This is why it is absolutely necessary to get rid of them whenever they show up. Doing this would mean getting hold of the right weeding tools.

In the vast array of implements which a gardener may have, short handled weeding tools will feature a lot. This is because they are very compatible to close work; extricating those weeds from amongst the plants. Sometimes weeds can grow so close to the plants that if care is not taken, the plant could very easily be cut off along with the weed. This is why these types of implements are required.

Some short handled tools that are really common amongst gardeners are scrappers. They come in different forms but their function is the same; to dig out those weeds that are too close to the plants. They are great to use because they make it easier to protect the plant from accidental weeding. Scrappers come with heads shaped like a triangle with sharp edges and these are fitted to short wooden handles by a long steel shaft. If you have weeds growing out of cracks on your pavement or side-walk, these would work beautifully.

The triangle hoe on the other hand is a hoe that would likely be recognized all over the world. Though it is useful for scrapping, it is more suited to the removal of tough and stubborn weeds. It is used for heavy duty tasks and works well on hard grass.

For those who suffer from back pain or other conditions that make it challenging to keep bending or stooping to weed, the best option would be long handled weeding tools. These are mostly hoes with really long handles that can be used for weeding as a person is standing. Using them for those weeds that grow very near plants might be harmful as the plants could get accidentally weeded.

The Dutch hoe is a prime example of a long handled weeding tool and is known as the scuffle hoe in some quarters. The design is made so that work can take place as a person stands and is made from steel and wood.

Long handled tools usually look like hoes with long handles except that there are different types. These tools are important for anyone who wants to successfully keep a garden looking healthy and well cared for.




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