Use and Care Manual

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2012 HD dot com: Garden Hoes
Garden hoes are a staple tool for weeding, tilling, planting and landscaping. If you have been shopping
for a hoe, you’ll find a wide array of choices for every need. If you are confused about which hoe to
select for the task at hand, here are descriptions of how several popular hoes are used to guide your
selection.
Action Hoe
Is growing in popularity. This hoe
with a rotating head is operated
with a push-pull action and allows
you to get under the dirt and slice
roots below the surface. This sharp
double-edged cultivator is a
versatile weeding and edging tools
that cuts roots deeper than other
types of hoes.
Two Prong Weeder Hoe
A choice suitable for multiple garden tasks is
the hoe-cultivator, which gives you a
multipurpose weeding and cultivation tool.
On one side, you will find either a two-
pronged or three-pronged hoe, and on the
other, a cultivator head with overall head
size ranging from 5 inches by 7 inches to 4
inches by 10 inches. Tool selection depends
on comfort in handling.
Mortar Hoe
Hoes can also be used for mortar
mixing. These hoes are easily
recognized by their perforated blades
and extra long handles ranging from
52 inches to 66 inches. With blades
ranging from 4 by 7 inches to 10 by 6
inch. Your choice will depend on the
amount of concrete to be mixed and
the size of your mixing container.
Garden Hoe
Traditional garden hoe is the most popular style of hoe offered. Ideal for
tight garden spaces to turn soil, weeding, and cultivation. Available in
wood or fiberglass handles.