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GARDENER'S
READING ROOM
Tools
The
Winged Weeder, a Great Tool for Your Garden
I've
found the Winged Weeder, with its arrow-pointed head, to be
one of the best tools for getting young and shallow rooted
weeds out of my garden. With an easy push-pull motion, I'm
able to weed by the square foot—unlike a trowel, with
which I'm only able to pull weeds one or two at a time.
The
Winged Weeder comes in a variety of sizes. The short 12"
handle with a 4" blade is perfect for getting under shrubs
and in other tight spots. The longer 44" handle with
a 5" blade is great for getting in between rows of vegetables
or roses, and the large 44" handle with a 9" blade
is ideal for all the large areas in my yard that need weeding.
The
Winged Weeder is also great for aerating and cultivating—it
even makes perfect little trenches for planting vegetable
seeds by the row.
So
if you're looking for a less back-straining and knee-popping
way to weed your garden, I suggest you give the Winged Weeder
a try!
By Erich Nordstrom
Skylights Autumn 2000, Vol 14, No. 2
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