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Cultivator. A cultivator loosens soil and dislodges small weeds, working best when weeds are small. Use it several times each gardening season to remove newly sprouted weeds. Weed pullers. Weed pullers remove weeds with long taproots, like dandelions, and work best in moist soil. There are several types of weed pullers: Some have pincers that grab the root and pop it out. Some have a V-shape. Others work with a twisting action. Most have long handles, so you don't need to bend over. In lawns, prevent new dandelions after pulling out the old ones, by filling the holes with a mixture of grass seed and weed-free soil. Hoes. Hoes may work better than cultivators when weeds are larger, because they move horizontally, chopping weeds under the soil. Newer hoe designs are easier to use and more effective than traditional versions. Most have long handles, so you don’t need to bend over. Popular hoes include the collinear, the stirrup, the scuffle and the delta hoe. Hori-hori. This multipurpose tool, or Japanese garden knife, works for many weeding tasks and can get out the entire root. It can also be used for digging, transplanting, and cutting through tough roots. Weed Wrench. For big weeds, weedy shrubs and invasive plants like Scotch Broom, Holly, and even blackberry. The Weed Wrench is used to pull out the whole root mass of large weedy plants. Flame Weeder. Pesticide-free, but uses propane and flame. Use caution in dry weather and near buildings. Do not use in dry grass and leaves. Excellent for gravel areas and cracks in cement. Don't fry the weeds; just cook them to a bright green to kill the top-growth.
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