Straight out of the box I was impressed with the quality. It has a good weight to it, with a solid wooden handle. The stainless steel blade is engraved with measurements, which was a really useful touch. The total length is just 33 cm, part of which is taken up by the handle. Whilst they won’t get at the roots of larger weeds, they’re good for dislodging smaller plants before they are able to take root. A Weeding Hoe Of course, this smaller tool does still need to be used close to the ground, requiring a lot of bending or kneeling, so it might not be the best weeding tool for gardeners with more limited mobility. It is, however, an inexpensive item that offers good quality considering how sturdy and effective it is. The Fiskars weed puller is a novel idea created for gardeners who want to stay upright in the garden. Almost everyone wants a long handled weed puller – this is because you have additional leverage, and can take advantage of the fact you use your legs, not just hands and wrist – which is what you’re limited to when using a hand grubber. The best long handled weed puller in my opinion is the Fiskars Xact Weed Puller. This is so much easier than hand weeding that I would dare to call it addictive. So what use do you actually have for a hand weeder?

Alternatively, short-handled weeding tools are more precise and better for working in tighter areas . They’re easier to control, but you’ll need to kneel or bend when using one. For removing weeds from between paving slabs, the best weeding tool will be a sharp short-handled paving knife. Choose a paving knife with a hooked end to successfully get under weeds. If there’s one thing us gardeners have in common when it comes to our beloved outdoor spaces, it’s a mutual hatred of weeds.I found that by using the tool after rain or when the ground was damp, the weeds and their roots were easier to pull out but it still left plenty of roots in the ground. Straight out of the box, I noticed that it’s surprisingly lightweight. The handle is made from plastic, which keeps the weight down, although Fiskars are keen to emphasise that the handle is glass-fibre reinforced! The Stainless steel is also polished and guarantees no rust. Wilkinson Sword are so confident that this product comes with a 10-year guarantee which we should put some buyers’ minds at ease – I don’t personally know anyone in my gardening community that has had to claim on this warranty – it’s vastly overbuilt for small weeds and a quality lifetime tool! Pros

This is because dry soil shrinks and compacts around the roots. Sure, you can still pull out the weed, but some of the roots may remain where they’ll start growing again.This is another weeding tool with an almost unbelievably simple design. You can imagine gardeners using this tool 100 years ago, and I’m sure we will still be using these tools in 100 years’ time! The foot pedal feels durable and the system as a whole works well, we like it a lot. The length of the weeder is 1 metre, so there is no bending down and can be used safely without putting strain on the body. Simply pulling them up only for them to return can take its toll. Maybe, digging huge holes out of your lawn would work, you could try to be a bit careful with a trowel and hand fork I suppose. But who wants to take the time or effort while leaving the lawn in a state? But did you know you get crevice tools as well as long handled – and many more useful features like fulcrums and pedal operation: What’s a fulcrum?