Weeding Tips
I see so many great posts on Hometalk about raised garden beds. They are great, especially for an aging gardener. I don't see raised beds in my future right now but I do have a few weeding tips that will make weeding easier, and you won't have to kneel or squat.
This is the best gardening tool that I ever purchased. A pointed hoe. This one was a Martha Stewart hoe made for Kmart quite a few years ago.
First of all WEED OFTEN. Don't let weeds get a large root system. I encountered this little grass tuft in my garden today.
While standing I used my long handled tool to dig under the weed roots and all.
Here you see my weed tossed into the lawn, roots and all. No bending necessary.
Again a small weed because I weed often.
Dug out with the tool point roots and all.
A great buy! If you weed often it will only take about 10 minutes every three to four days!
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I prefer hand-weeding too. Plus - long-handled tools make my back hurt worse! I know some people swear by hoes though. Whatever lets you get the work done in the way you enjoy the most, right?
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My knees are not wht they used to be. If you get them early a hoe works great.
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