Favorite style Hoe for weeding?

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  1. FritzDaKatx2

    FritzDaKatx2 Vinegar Taster

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    Getting overrun by some variety of wild mustard here in the desert and my generic stirrup hoe just won't cut it I fear.
    Any recommendations on a solid (sturdy) brand or perhaps a different style altogether that would work as easily as a stirrup hoe generally does for weeding?
    (I know pulling this stuff would be ideal in most cases but it's the best I've got for a steady supply of green compost so not trying to eradicate it entirely)
     
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    I'd get iron to composite, pointy tip for the jab and dig. Straight edge hoes more spreader. Then you got turn to the side for cut and chop. But both are cheap, just get both..
     
  3. Tyrsonswood

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    dynamite...
     
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  4. bft4evr

    bft4evr Senior Member

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    I could never get a hoe to do any weeding. She'd say "I don't do windows either."
     
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  6. I'minmyunderwear

    I'minmyunderwear Newbie

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    i had to read the thread title 3 or 4 times before i realized you weren't asking about a hoe for your wedding.
     
  7. Varmint

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    I was wondering if anyone thinks like me....
     
  8. DrRainbow

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    Next I'll find out that he's not the real Fritz.
     
  9. FritzDaKatx2

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    I know, it's rare for me to ask questions
    Still making Biochar though

    Half tempted to hunt down some old leaf spring and make my own heavy-duty stirrup hoe at this point,,,
    There, that's my usual approach.
     
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  10. FritzDaKatx2

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    Already have one of those (Just don't tell her I said that. :D)
     
  11. Varmint

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    I'm wondering if you wake up with unexplained headaches and bruises....
     
  12. FritzDaKatx2

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    Nah, they're all pretty well explained,,, :nomouth:
     
  13. I don't know about the brand but this style hoe is what I usually prefer to use.
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  14. FritzDaKatx2

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    I think that's next on my shopping list, found a stirrup hoe with a bit more meat to it for now, keeping it sharp as a straight razor helps a lot
     
  15. Irminsul

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    Oh, so this isn't the favourite hair style for wedding thread.
     
  16. Bilby

    Bilby Lifetime Supporter and Freerangertarian Super Moderator

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    If the ground is at least damp then a claw hammer is good for pulling weeds out roots n all.
     
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  17. Beach Ball Lady Balls

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    Oh that is a foreign invasive species! You have to get side of it before it seeds ... i5 can take over the desert and kill off natural habitat. It is also poisonous, There are several different kinds! Do you know which kind? You don’t want to use herbicides I guess? I wouldn't advise it as compost even. Might help it spread, bag it.

    anyways, I found this info for you.

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    Read more at Gardening Know How: What Is An Extension Service: Using Your County Extension Office For Home Garden Information What Is An Extension Service: Using Your County Extension Office For Home Garden Information
     
  18. wilsjane

    wilsjane Nutty Professor HipForums Supporter

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    If nothing else, you certainly brightened up a dull day on HF :yum::yum::yum:

    PS, I also thought that you meant wedding at first.
     
  19. Gul Dukat

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    Haha! I thought the same and was wondering why he’d marry someone he thought was a hoe.
     
  20. Gul Dukat

    Gul Dukat Kanar, anyone?

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    Tending his hoe gaarden.
     

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