As much as I hate to admit it, my garden needs some TLC. The incredibly wet summer has made it harder to stay on top of grass growth and weeds. While this means the view from our window isn’t quite as lovely as it could be, it does mean that testing weeding tools is a whole lot easier. Renovation Bay-Bee: "We've got a few of Ryobi cordless range products and we absolutely love them. This Ryobi Patio Cleaner is for cleaning in between the gaps with this wire brush and it my parents driveway is full of little bits of moss and as they're getting older they don't really want to get down on the knees and have them to bend. So that's why this is fantastic. You've got this handle in the middle. You've got an adjustable height. And it's cordless so you've got no worries about any cables. So they can do their driveway and not have to worry about any of those issues. You’re unlikely to be able to pull out the whole root of the weed, especially if there are relatively large weeds growing on the patio, but you will be able to remove most of the visible weeds there to improve the appearance of the area. If your soil is hard clay, on the other side, stay away from claw-style weeders. The dirt will clutter the claw, and getting good outcomes will require a lot of effort.

Deep-rooted weeds will necessitate the use of weed pullers with wider blades that can reach a certain depth and remove the roots. The surface type: Claw weeders and weeding knives are the most effective weeding tools because they can remove the whole weed and its root . Wire weeders are an excellent choice for small weeds and those that have shallow roots. They are also relatively inexpensive and easy to find at most hardware stores. If you’re dealing with larger weeds or ones with deeper roots, however, you may need something more powerful like a garden hoe or spade. Is it better to pull weeds or spray? Most weed killers are very toxic (you don’t say!), which puts many people off using them. This especially affects pet owners and parents with young children or grandchildren.

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To use a Fiskars weed puller, first insert the tool into the soil around the weed. Then, push down on the handle to get a good grip on the weed. Finally, pull up on the handle to remove the weed from the ground. So, did it work? While I found this weed tool did a good job removing weeds on patios, it certainly didn’t get down to the roots, although you wouldn’t expect that from this tool. It did a great job neatening up my front driveway and removing weeds between the pavings, though a fair amount of physical labour was required. Care does need to be taken not to damage your patio grout. This high-speed (2800 RPM) brush removes weeds and moss from hard surfaces such as on paths, on stone slabs, on curbs, on stairs, on walls. It is lightweight only 2.85 kg. It is also equipped with a telescopic handle for hard-to-reach areas.

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. Having the right tool for the job can make all the difference. A good weeding tool will make the job of removing weeds much easier.We’ll go into more depth about the different types of weeding tools below, but both hand-weeding knives and claw weeders can effectively remove the taproots of bigger weeds like dandelions. Of course, there are also weeding tools that aren’t capable of removing long rooted weeds, so you need to choose carefully depending on what you require. WIRE BRISTLES & SCRAPER: The 3-row wire bristles on this brush are made from strong and sturdy metal wire, so it will stand up to the most demanding of jobs. With its V-Blade scraping tool, you can loosen stubborn build-up, and then use the brush to finish the job