He occasionally covers gardening when he needs an excuse ... weeds require hand weeding or a different tool altogether). After I used the stirrup hoe for a variety of weed-related needs, I ...

it's been often said that a sharp hoe is good for many garden tasks, but perfect for none. Nevertheless, the hoe is a classic tool with a place in the shed of almost every gardener. Used primarily ...

This video unveils a secret DIY gardening tool that professional gardeners prefer to keep hidden – the 2-in-1 hoe and shovel. This versatile tool allows for tilling soil, digging holes ...

Putting it to the test Hand weeding half of a 10-by-20-feet garden took Wirecutter staffer Sebastian Compagnucci around 15 minutes, whereas using a stirrup hoe on the other half took seven minutes.

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As rewarding and mood-boosting as tackling such a job like this may be, it can also be time-consuming, which is why I’ve collected a number of gardening tools and gadgets over the years to make ...