Anthropologists often say that humankind went “from bow to hoe” when switching from hunting and gathering to growing food. Garden hoes were probably the first gardening tools, made from sticks, ...

Whether you plant a small flower garden or fields of vegetables, a garden hoe will come in handy every time you work with soil. This versatile tool features a durable blade (sometimes referred to as a ...

Using a garden hoe allows you to pull weeds while standing up, saving your back and allowing you to clear a larger area in less time. By running a hoe over your garden on a regular basis, you can ...

I've had this garden tool now for over 30 years and it's still going strong! This gardening hand tool is great as a cultivator or garden hoe and even for seed drills or everyday planting etc. Self ...

Paul's tips on choosing a hoe, that ground-breaking tool for breaking the ground. The hoe is a time-honored tool. Be it of chipped stone, animal bone, iron or hardened steel, some version of this ...

Gardening can be an enriching hobby with delicious rewards, but before you begin, you have to prepare your soil for planting. Earth is packed with essential nutrients that plants need to grow, but the ...

The war on weeds starts early in the growing season for most gardening enthusiasts. Weeds seem to grow huge without any encouragement at all, while flowers and tomatoes seem to need perfect conditions ...

Since time immemorial, the humble hoe has been an essential implement of agriculture (and, consequently, civilization). Both the ancient Sumerians and ancient Chinese believed deities had conferred ...

It has a durable yet lightweight 54-inch hardwood handle attached to a flat, steel blade-head that slightly oscillates back and forth; a simple push-and-pull action severs weed roots with minimal soil ...

Winter might make your garden look sleepy, but your tools are wide awake—and judging you. Right now, in sheds and garages ...