I can’t possibly cover the many different types of gardening hoes; there are dozens of them. But there are a few common types you should be familiar with as each is suited to a specific type of gardening task. The hoe’s overall length is 148cm, which is suitable even for taller users. Two grips, one at the top and the other further down the shaft, provide a strong non-slip grip on both hands when dropping, pushing or pulling the hoe.

Ask any gardener worth his salt which tools they class as important and I guarantee that a garden hoe will be high on that list – much easier than a weeder, but lighter than a spade. Hoes have been used since ancient times to clear or shape soil in preparation for planting, to remove weeds, to harvest potatoes and other root foods, as well many other uses.The design is simple enough, a blade on the end of a shaft, but a wide range of different sized and shaped blades have been used over time and across the world, for various purposes including weeding or breaking up soil like a fork or spade. Garden hoe – so many to choose fromThis oscillating hoe by Fiskars is designed to make light work of weed roots without harming plants and flowers – I’d say of all the oscillating hoes this is the one that delivers on that. The handle is made from a robust aluminum, it’s lightweight but doesn’t sacrifice durability. The soft grip is extra long which I really liked as I am still able to hold onto the grip and use it in many different positions. There’s a hanging hoop at the top of the handle too for storage. The full length is 167.5cm so it’s really built for turning a chore into something more bearable and far less of a workout. The real bonus here is the movement of the head.

For clearing away the autumn leaves and drawing lines in your soil to plant vegetables and vibrant flowers for the summer, our wide selection of garden rakes will help you keep your garden looking neat and tidy. Removing the top layer of grass/weeds - A digging hoe is ideal for this and you really need one with a lighter head that just gets beneath the surface. One with a slight angle will work the bestThis is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product