Flat Weeding Hoe

Some weeds grow right up against the plants you want to keep, and this hoe is shaped for exactly those spots. The long, narrow blade has a sharp front edge that slides just under the soil and cuts weed roots without digging up the plants beside them. Its slim profile reaches into the gaps between seedlings, herbs and flowers where bulkier tools would do damage. A light hoe along the rows once a week stops weeds before they take hold, and it loosens the topsoil so water soaks in rather than running off. The yellow coating protects the steel and keeps the tool easy to find in the grass. Wipe it clean after use.