Garden Hoes

Garden hoes have a flat blade that is angled to a long handle. This arrangement enables the user to apply chopping or pulling strokes in an upright position. This effectiveness reduces the strain that is involved in digging and weeding when using the garden hoe.

Common Usage in the Garden

Weed Control - Hoes can be effectively used to cut annual weeds at or just below the soil surface, especially if these weeds have not yet developed extensive root systems.

Soil Cultivation: Breaking up the hardened top soil layer of the soil following the rains or watering ensures increased airflow and water intake. The light cultivation carried out with the hoe is the best tilth for the germination of the seeds.

Making Planting Furrows – Hoes are ideal for creating straight planting furrows for directly sowing seeds in vegetable gardens. This ensures proper planting depth is achieved.

Incorporating by Mixing in Amendments – Adding compost, fertilizer, or mulch to the top few inches of soil can easily be done with a hoe’s chopping action.

Earthing Up: Drawing dirt around the base of potatoes, leeks, or other crops that benefit from earthing up is simple using the drawing action of a draw hoe.

Advantages of Using Garden Hoes

Using Garden Hoes maintains your upright position and thus prevents backstrain when weeding manually on your knees. The lever effect offered by the handle is perfect and reduces the fatigue associated with soil labor. Also, regular hoeing can be regarded as the best organic means of weeding and thus eliminates the need to use herbicides.

Choosing the Right Garden Hoes

Think about what size garden you have, as well as what type of gardening you will be doing most. A smaller hoe blade is great for heavily worked vegetable gardens, while larger blades are for greater areas. Blade size isn’t the only consideration; length should allow for easier use while standing upright. Talk to our experts for DIY advice and construction project knowledge. Canterbury Timber offers competitive Trade Prices on Timber and Building Supplies.

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