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We also think it's ideal for slicing through the roots of houseplants that are root-bound, cutting away small vines, trimming down a plant to ready it for transplanting, or even digging a hole for planting a bulb. Scuffle hoes are "scuffled" back and forth along the surface of the ground, where the sharp blade makes quick work of cutting away weeds. The weeder has a strong yet lightweight aluminum shaft, and the handle is slightly angled and ergonomically shaped to keep your hands happy while you work. Don't forget to bring a big bottle of ice water with you when you volunteer; yard clean-up can be hot and thirsty work. Ideally, you should pull weeds when they are still fairly small, as any weeder can struggle with overly large growth. Farmers may still watch the weather forecasts with great anticipation, but their success is hardly left up to the right amounts of sun, rain and luck.

Worm castings are poop that has passed through the digestive tract of an animal (earthworm), and they have some really great additional benefits compost doesn’t have. We can combine overseeding and aeration to increase the benefits of a lush lawn. Given the position of the blades (low and out to the side), the sickle-bar mower can be damaged by rocks, saplings, or hitting a tree or fence post. Using the tool is very simple; just position the four claws over the center of the weed and press down firmly into (ideally) damp soil while applying foot pressure to the metal platform. We had to get closer to the weed (unlike when using our best overall option), but this sturdy tool's notched blade slipped smoothly into even dry or hard soil and let us wiggle our way under and around the deep root. If you’re using a pipe, this amount will be enough for two or three bowls.