Best Weed Puller I've Found Yet!!

[djkeev]

OK,I am by no means a perfect lawn freak. I don't mind a few dandelions or odd grass clumps, as long as it is green.I do mind a yard overrun with the above mentioned growths. While I dislike a lot of weeds my dislike for lethal chemicals on my grass is stronger, so with basic upkeep I keep the weeds at bay through good old manual labor (which I oddly find relaxing and satisfying)Over the years I've purchased no less than 4 different weed pulling tools. They all worked to a lesser degree and while effective, were heavy and awkward.I was in Lowes and saw this sitting there. I bought it on the spot and subsequently 4 more for use at work.Here is the link to the toolhttp://www2.fiskars.com/Produc...moverAs the ad says it almost makes it fun to pull weeds is almost true. It misses very few weeds and easily drops them when desired.Dave

[northvibe]

my dad has a similar styled one. You put it over the weed, push with your foot on a peg/lever thing and it grabs the weed lift up and release. How does this one work exactly?

[keithvibe]

Quote, originally posted by northvibe »How does this one work exactly?The long, sturdy, lightweight aluminum shaft reduces bending, back strain, and kneeling and the four durable stainless steel claws are serrated to grab and remove the weeds - root and all. Easy and fun to use - simply position the tool over the weed, step down on the foot to drive the claws into the ground, pull back on the handle to grab the weed, then lift the tool and eject the pulled weed.

[northvibe]

lol oh so same kinda thing. I'll show my dad he is obsessed with these things.

[BadBrew]

ahah good I got the exact same one last year, does a great job without requiring any strength at all. The only issue is the gigantic hole left behind, it doesn't just grabs weed but everything around.Great tool, it gets the job done real fast.

[djkeev]

Quote, originally posted by BadBrew »ahah good I got the exact same one last year, does a great job without requiring any strength at all. The only issue is the gigantic hole left behind, it doesn't just grabs weed but everything around.Great tool, it gets the job done real fast.Granted, a large hole CAN be made but you can gauge how deep you need to plunge in the tips based on the weed. With experienced usage the holes can be fairly small.That being said, I'd rather have a large hole and the weed root removed than a minor divot and only the top of the weed yanked off of the roots.Dave

[keithvibe]

Quote, originally posted by BadBrew »ahah good I got the exact same one last year, does a great job without requiring any strength at all. The only issue is the gigantic hole left behind, it doesn't just grabs weed but everything around.Great tool, it gets the job done real fast.you could always tap the excess dirt back in to the hole that it was removed from leaving just the roots from the weed left behind

[djkeev]

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »you could always tap the excess dirt back in to the hole that it was removed from leaving just the roots from the weed left behindYou could do so and I've done so. It depends upon the stage of plant growth. I don't want to take a dandelion with ready to fly seed parachutes and risk tapping them into the raw earth.I've been using this tool extensively during the week. It is wonderful out in your yard for errant weeds and also shines in the flower beds you might have. The best part, you don't need to bend over and crawl on the ground! Just stand up, plunge in the tool and yank out the weeds. Sure, some have mutated root systems that require a pull by hand but by and large the need for hands on action is minimal.It does work best in damp soil, really hard clay like I've got here can leave a lot of roots if pulled when dry.Buy one, you won't regret it if you've got a yard and flower beds.Dave

[TONY TAT2]

I'll have no lawn left

[djkeev]

Maybe true but you'll have some good clear soil to plant some grass on!Dave

[808 Vibes]

Quote, originally posted by TONY TAT2 »I'll have no lawn left

[Old Tele man]

...I'll tell you all what my Dad told me: "...that's what teenagers are for..."...guess what one of my "chores" was????

[Water boy]

Grew up using this tool. http://www.alibaba.com/product....html When I had my own garden spot I used this. http://www.google.com/imgres?i...h=802

[tpollauf]

Quote, originally posted by Old Tele man »...that's what teenagers are for..."You beat me to this one In my neighborhood, there has been a rapid turnover of younger people moving in as the older original folks die off/leave. Most of them are in fairly good shape and when the female species do the weed pulling ..... well lets just say ............ um ............ you get the picture