Hacking is a tried and tested, very gentle method and is also extremely helpful in the fight against annoying weeds. These devices are available in different versions, tailored to the respective purpose. Read in this article how you can fight weeds naturally and successfully tackle them with this helper.
What tools are suitable for chopping weeds?
Hoeing weeds is a natural method of weed control that loosens the soil and promotes plant he alth. Traction or pulling hoes, double hoes, cultivators (hand cultivators) and pendulum hoes (Schuffel) are suitable tools to effectively remove various types of weeds and support plant growth.
Why is hacking so useful?
This method is very good for the soil because the breaking up of the topsoil allows air to enter the soil. Compactions are broken up and the moisture balance in the soil improves. All of this promotes he althy plant growth. That's why regular hoeing in the vegetable garden is one of the most important tasks.
If the soil is hoeed and nice and loose, even small weeds can be removed easily. Laborious weeding is no longer necessary because the unwanted greenery cannot spread in the first place. Even stubborn root weeds such as groundweed are weakened by hoeing to such an extent that they take care of 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 fatigue and without straining your back. Hoes come in different designs:
| Art | Description |
|---|---|
| Pull or pulling hoe | This features a wide leaf that is pulled through the bottom. The crust is cut open and weeds are separated just below the ground. |
| Double hoe | The double hoe has a narrow metal blade on one side, similar to a pulling hoe. On the other side there are two or three tines that are used to loosen the soil. |
| Cultivator (hand cultivator) | The shape of this device, which has three or five curved tines, is similar in shape and function to the claws of scratching chickens. Cultivators are very suitable for removing weeds because the roots get caught in the tines and can easily be pulled out. At the same time the soil is loosened. The cultivator is the ideal tool, especially in small areas and in tightly planted beds. |
| Pendulum hoe (Schuffel) | These have a joint where the metal blade swings freely. The pendulum hoe makes weeding noticeably easier, as the weeds are cut through the root neck by the back and forth movement of the knife, which is sharpened on both sides. Afterwards you just have to add it up. Annual weeds no longer sprout. Perennial weeds become weaker over time and eventually disappear. |
It is important that the stem is long enough. This is the only way you can work without fatigue and without straining your back. Also make sure that the stem and leaf are firmly connected.
Tip
Never leave hoes on the ground as a person could step on them and be injured by the handle flying up. Always place hoes that are not needed upright.
