Get Rid Of Tough Weeds With A Handy Garden Tool

Uproot thick-stemmed weeds without a shovel or toxic products you should think twice about using with the Weed Wrench. This ingenious invention tugs woody weeds out from the root without you having to break a sweat or even bend over. According to a review by Eco Landscaping, this work-saver uprooted saplings with stems about 1.5 inch in diameter with little effort. What would otherwise involve heavy digging was reduced to a quick tug with the Weed Wrench. This tool is ideal for clearing woody-stemmed plants, especially saplings. If you're tasked with clearing away a large overgrown area and are considering enlisting professionals for the job, a Weed Wrench could make that extra expense unnecessary.

Weed Wrenches are available in two sizes, the Weed Wrench Light that runs for about $269, and the standard Weed Wrench for $319. There are also comparable products available that come in smaller sizes, like the Uprooter Mini for $169, that save you money and are lighter. While it comes at a hefty price, the Weed Wrench's potential to take the "back breaking" out of weeding may make it worth the investment. What's more, your town or county may have a Weed Wrench you can borrow. Many communities have tool lending programs that help you check out equipment that's more practical to borrow than own.

If you're looking to clear a walking path through a wooded area or create more garden space in an overgrown yard, there are plenty of gardening tools that can save your back while pulling weeds out at the roots. But given the glowing reviews including an endorsement from the professionals at the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, the Weed Wrench may be a cut above the others. This heavy-duty tool puts a firm grip on weeds at ground-level. You'll tighten the mouth of the wrench around the base of the weed and then pull the contraption toward you. The tool will act as a lever that lifts the offending plant out of the ground with minimal effort or disruption to the soil. It should remove the whole root, which is important so that the weed does not continue to spread.

This invention can help you deal with unwanted bushes that keep growing back. It tackles buckthorn, cherry, broom, and other woody plants. It may also be a match for invasives like mullein and certain kinds of thistles, but keep in mind that reviewers shared that soft-stemmed plants aren't ideal for the Weed Wrench. This is because the clamp can crush the stem, not giving it a firm enough grip to pull them out. Also know that the standard sized Weed Wrench may be too heavy for some users to manage, but there are lighter-weight models and similar brands that could be a better fit for you.