Chopping is a tried and tested, very gentle method and also extremely helpful in the fight against annoying weeds. These devices are available in different versions, tailored to the respective application. In this article you can read how to fight weeds naturally and successfully tackle them with this helper.
Hoeing is environmentally friendly and also loosens the garden soil
Why is hacking so useful?
This method is very good for the soil, because by breaking up the topsoil, air gets into the soil. Compactions are broken up and the moisture balance in the soil improves. All of this promotes healthy plant growth. That is why regular hoeing in the vegetable garden is one of the most important tasks.
If the soil is hoed and is nice and loose, even small weeds can be removed without any problems. Tedious weeding is no longer necessary, since the unwanted green cannot spread in the first place.
Even stubborn root weeds like ground elder will be so weakened by hoeing that they will die and die over time.
Which hoe is suitable?
First of all, it is important that the stem is long enough. This is the only way you can work without tiring and without straining your back. There are different types of hacks:
| kind | description |
|---|---|
| Draw or pull axe | This features a wide blade that is pulled through the ground. The crust is cut open and weeds are removed just below the ground. |
| double hoe | The double hoe has a narrow metal blade on one side, similar to a draw hoe. On the other side there are two or three tines used to loosen the soil. |
| cultivator (hand cultivator) | The shape of this tool, which has three or five curved prongs, resembles the claws of clawing chickens in form and function. Cultivators are very suitable for weed removal because the roots get caught in the tines and can be easily pulled out. At the same time, the soil is loosened. The cultivator is the ideal tool, especially on small areas and in densely planted beds. |
| Pendulum hoe (shovel) | These have a joint on which the metal blade swings freely. The pendulum hoe makes weeding noticeably easier, as the weeds are severed at the root neck by the back and forth movement of the double-edged blade. After that, all you have to do is add it up. Annual weeds no longer sprout. Perennial weeds will weaken over time and eventually stay away. |
It is important that the handle is long enough. This is the only way you can work without tiring and without straining your back. Also make sure that the stem and leaf are firmly connected.
tips
Never leave hoes on the ground as a person could step on them and be injured by the handle flying up. Therefore, always place hoes that are not required upright.