After use, tools should always be cleaned to remove any sap and debris, then dried and oiled where necessary, as part of a regular maintenance plan There are a lot of different names, flavors, and descriptions out there. A couple hours of online searching created a list that Lastly, in my eyes the light weight options are always going to be better, as long as you’re not going to Fisher Price to buy your tools you should be ok. Heavyweight tools are needed of course but we assess the workload and use them accordingly. Which material is best for the blade? Transplant Trowel – L.71cm. A narrow blade makes this ideal for planting out and removing weeds from tight spaces This means I sow the seeds into module trays but sow three or four seeds per module rather than growing them individually.

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To dry my onions, I loosely plat them, tie with some string and leave them to hang in my greenhouse for a couple of weeks. They don’t look anywhere neat as in the image above though! Plant onion sets so the pointed tip only just shows above the soil surfaceSets are usually planted in spring, from mid-March to mid-April. There are also a few varieties for autumn planting, often sold as overwintering or Japanese onions – these are less sensitive to cold, which would otherwise cause bolting. Autumn planting is not suitable in heavy soils prone to waterlogging, as the sets are likely to rot. But they can be planted on modules indoors instead, then transplanted outdoors in spring, which still gives them a head-start. Once the skins have dried you can take them down, give them a light brush to remove the soil and move to their final storage position. I hang mine in my pantry, but a mesh bag is also good. Eating The Leaves

A diminutive, short-handled hoe, designed for close, hand-to-hand combat with weeds dwelling amongst closely-spaced plants. Onion hoes can often be bought with different sized hoe-heads depending on your needs and preference. Digging Hoe The right choice of tool in the garden can make a big difference. A hoe is used to dislodge weeds or for cultivating the garden, stirring up and mounding the soil. It’s an important tool for any serious gardener, but did you know that there are multiple types of garden hoes? Some are better for specific jobs, like weeding, while others are designed for bigger or smaller spaces. Choose the right hoe for the job and both the garden and your muscles will thank you. Types of Garden Hoes There are quite simply too many styles of hoes to speak about and if I’m honest and went on about all the different sub genres of hoes, I would probably fall asleep telling you. But there are three main types of hoes worth knowing about as knowing how they work then means you know how to choose the right tool for the job. It can be quite fun teasing the labourer and watching him struggle with the wrong hoe from time to time though too. Types of hoeThe double edged stainless steel blade allows excellent cutting on both the push and the pull movements. There are specially designed teeth to aid the pull motion when cutting to make it easier to cut through the soil and make cuts. The blade has a width of only 13.5cm which to be quite frank could have been slightly wider, especially when the Fiskars QuikFit Push-Pull Weeder has an extra 2cm on it. It’s not the end of the world but it just would have made more sense to me to make it the same size. Nevertheless, I really like this tool because it makes it very easy to use for extended periods of time and does exactly what it’s designed to do. Pros But when you start to group them by what the hoe is USED FOR, and what the ACTION is to make it work, then there are just 5 different categories of garden hoes. Growing onions from seeds is a long process, and ideally, you need an indoor area to start them off in early spring before moving them outside later. Paddle, or Draw, hoe. The basic garden hoe goes by many names, including paddle, draw, chopping, or planter. The paddle at the end of the handle is a small rectangle, approximately 6 by 4 inches (15 x 10 cm.), angled at 90 degrees. This is a good general hoe that can help you dislodge weeds by the root or mound and shape soil. You can find versions of this with smaller paddles for tight spaces and in lighter weights. If you aren’t sure how to use a hoe that is more specialized, this is a good place to start.

The Dutch hoe has an angled blade that is pushed and pulled through the soil to slice weeds just under the surface of the soil. Also look out for the Royal Dutch hoe – a formidable tool that has a row of zig-zag teeth (making the hoe resemble a crown) that slice on the push stroke, with a hook blade on the reverse to cut on the pull stroke. For extra thrust, choose one that sports a pistol-style grip at the end of its handle. Razor Hoe

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Ask any gardener worth his salt which tools they class as important and I guarantee that a garden hoe will be high on that list – much easier than a weeder, but lighter than a spade. Hoes have been used since ancient times to clear or shape soil in preparation for planting, to remove weeds, to harvest potatoes and other root foods, as well many other uses.The design is simple enough, a blade on the end of a shaft, but a wide range of different sized and shaped blades have been used over time and across the world, for various purposes including weeding or breaking up soil like a fork or spade. Garden hoe – so many to choose from This is the first decision you need to make when deciding to grow onions, do you grow them from seeds or from sets? Seeds

This oscillating hoe by Fiskars is designed to make light work of weed roots without harming plants and flowers – I’d say of all the oscillating hoes this is the one that delivers on that. The handle is made from a robust aluminum, it’s lightweight but doesn’t sacrifice durability. The soft grip is extra long which I really liked as I am still able to hold onto the grip and use it in many different positions. There’s a hanging hoop at the top of the handle too for storage. The full length is 167.5cm so it’s really built for turning a chore into something more bearable and far less of a workout. The real bonus here is the movement of the head.

All the hoe shapes, styles, and designs: Simplified

Ideal for use in smaller spaces or raised beds, the versatile tools offer superb manoeuvrability and performance. Choose from: