The Best Hoe I've Ever Owned

No, I'm not a pimp, I just had to tell you about one of my favorite garden tools. If you don't have one, I'd ask Santa for one this year. It really makes weeding much easier.

Since it cuts the weeds in a forward motion as well as a backwards motion, you get double duty out of it. It's called a Dual Action Garden Hoe and this one has a 54" long wooden handle, which is very comfortable to use. It may also be called a scuffle or stirrup hoe. Don't be fooled by a hoe that looks like this but doesn't move back and forth. Those are usually called Hula-Hos. And though they may have their place in the garden, I prefer this one that has the dual action since it is easier to use and easier on your arms. I feel like I can do the same amount of weeding in half the time. The short handled version of the Hula-Ho is actually pretty good at mixing hypertufa...LOL.


I also use this tool to fluff mulch and to help incorporate old mulch into the top few inches of soil so that it can decompose faster. I've even used it to help stir up the top layer of compost on the compost pile in the spring when it's still a little frozen. It's a wonderful tool and should be available at every garden center in my opinion. That being said, I had a hard time finding one locally and had to order one online. Luckily, they are inexpensive, even though they are sturdy and well made. Gotta love that!