Digging deeper into the reviews only confirmed my suspicions; that weed pullers work well in soft ground but are far more likely to break in firm soil or if abused. I placed the device onto the weed and pressed down on the pedal with my foot until the claws were as deep as possible. Under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 it is an offence to sell knives, knife blades, Corrosive Products or any other product that may be perceived as an offensive weapon, to persons under the age of 18. Some products may be delivered straight to your door from one of our suppliers and these products will be labelled within the product description. The sturdy Solid weed puller has three serrated, stainless-steel claws to firmly grab weeds and roots.

Fiskars Xact Stainless Steel and Aluminium Garden Weed Puller

Daniel has over 18 years of experience in the construction, home improvement, and landscape garden industries. There’s no need to bend over or fiddle about with this tool, and I found that I could remove weeds from a large area far quicker than with a manual device. This weeder feels strong and solid and there’s no fear of it bending as you root out difficult weeds. Unfortunately, some weeds have deep roots, occasionally reaching down 8 inches or so into the ground.The closest alternative puller was from Spear and Jackson which was 30% heavier and at first glance, appeared to be more robust.

Fiskars Xact Weed Puller Review - Patient Gardener Fiskars Xact Weed Puller Review - Patient Gardener

Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. I found that by using the tool after rain or when the ground was damp, the weeds and their roots were easier to pull out but it still left plenty of roots in the ground. Daniel has been using the “classic” manual weed pulling tool for years but wanted to see how it compared to a modern upright weed puller. Before creating this review, I looked at competing weed pullers on sale in the UK and none of them had better ratings and reviews than Fiskars. I can see why some folks really like this weed puller – I found that removing weeds couldn’t have been easier.It may take a while to get used to this removal tool, but you’ll find it easy and effective once you’ve got the hang of it. The Fiskars product was selected over the competition due to the number of good reviews and online ratings. I always have a manual weed removal tool to hand, and these are great at hooking under the neck of the weed and sliding the root out. While not needed for me personally I can how this could transform an elderly or disabled gardener’s weeding experience. Lawn weedkillers such as Weedol are very effective and usually eliminate all of the weeds in a lawn after one or two treatments, but there are environmental concerns, and these chemicals might not be suitable for gardens that pets and children use.