Fiskars Weed Puller

Product Information

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. Clearing weeds and moss from between paving without kneeling isn’t always possible, but the Newman and Cole Long Handle Weed Brush makes it a lot easier. It’s been designed for clearing smaller weeds from patios, while it can be used from a standing position which makes it ideal for those with limited mobility. Free XGT 40V Max Brushless Blower (Battery & charger not included) or XGT 40V Max Kettle (Battery & charger not included) My first impressions of the Fiskars Xact Weed Puller were very good. It’s the most pricey of the tools I tested, yet it still remains very affordable. Standard hoes are often used for weeding, but there are also specifically-designed hoes for weeding that follow the same design with a few subtle differences.

Claw weeders and weeding knives are the most effective weeding tools because they can remove the whole weed and its root . The charm of this weeding tool is in its simplicity. There are no fancy materials or design features. The construction is very good, and it made me realise that there’s often no need for complex and expensive weeding tools. I would be surprised if I’m not still using this 10 years down the line! The weeder feels robust, yet lightweight and the handle comes with a decent grip and a handy metal loop for hanging storage. the weakness though is the bit of plastic behind the prongs where you lever – I’ve seen examples of this simply breaking. Pros Look for a hands-on weeder if you prefer to kneel down to work in your garden. Some models have a curved steel head that is able to plow through the soil without a great deal of effort. The handle may be made from recyclable materials and designed to be used by both right and left-handed individuals.If you’ve not got a huge budget for your garden tools, I’d recommend the Garden Tools Multifunctional Manual Weeder . This multifunctional tool can be used for a range of gardening tasks, and the compact size means it’s very easy to store. The multifunctionality also makes it by far the best value for money of all the tools I’ve recommended.

I feel the negative responses on the plastic parts breaking is probably that the people using it are trying to extract weeds from dry hard ground, a task they were never designed to do. Many people often don't realise their own strength, thus they break their weed pullers.

Expert Reviews

Fiskars Xact weed puller is a well-designed garden weeder that can extract more than just nettles, thistles and dandelions. This Weed puller is capable of extracting roots up to 10 cm below ground level and you really don’t need strong hands to operate this.