Thanks Gavin, again this is just the right size but like the 'nook hoe' suggested by fidgetbones the blade doesn't seem to be angled to the soil although you say you used it successfully? I might have to take the plunge and buy one to try. Thanks again for all your wonderful suggestions.
I've been looking for a narrow hoe too. Mr Lokelani said he would cut one down for me, but I'll buy one if I find one in the meantime!
That border hoe doesn't seem to have an angle on it, unless it's above the bit in the photo? I can imagine digging small things out with it as it looks like it goes straight down, but without an angle I can't imagine the traditional hoeing action of just slicing the tops off things level with the soil?
I've only ever used a push hoe & what I mostly see in the garden centres are pull hoes I think. I guess it's what you're used to.
Yes Lokelani I'm glad someone agrees with me about the angle so there seems to be a gap in the market here. I've now emailed three manufactuers with a request so maybe one of them will come up with a suitable product.
I've been looking for a narrow hoe too. Mr Lokelani said he would cut one down for me, but I'll buy one if I find one in the meantime!
That border hoe doesn't seem to have an angle on it, unless it's above the bit in the photo? I can imagine digging small things out with it as it looks like it goes straight down, but without an angle I can't imagine the traditional hoeing action of just slicing the tops off things level with the soil?
I've only ever used a push hoe & what I mostly see in the garden centres are pull hoes I think. I guess it's what you're used to.
Just seen push pull heart shaped narrow hoes in tkmax great value well made have bought one and added longer handle works well.........odd that non specialist store should have the answer!!!
You can never guarantee what they will have in stock, one of the whole points about tkmaax, try 'phoning them before you make the trip.
Did you have any luck getting the onion hoe I mentioned before? Still find that is the best for close work, unless you crops are so close together you are growing mini veggies - keep us up with how you get on. Good luck.
I use Haxnicks SpeedHoes which are available in two different lengths... My spouse is frightened to use them as she is scared of removing something she doesn't want to.
I have seen them in various GCs, always on their own so it may be worth asking if you can't locate...
Bookertoo - Yes, I purchased an onion hoe and it is brilliant but on a short handle it is hard work. I am still looking Big Ed and hope I come across something like you have. Thanks for letting me know, as what I want is obviously out there.
iGrow - the Haxnicks hoes looks very efficient but still a bit too wide for me, but thanks for mentioning it.
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http://www.mr-fothergills.co.uk/seeds-plants-gardening/43418/border-hoe
I bought one of these to use in my previous garden to weed in between plants. I found it excellent, it saved my back too!
Thanks Gavin, again this is just the right size but like the 'nook hoe' suggested by fidgetbones the blade doesn't seem to be angled to the soil although you say you used it successfully? I might have to take the plunge and buy one to try. Thanks again for all your wonderful suggestions.
I've been looking for a narrow hoe too. Mr Lokelani said he would cut one down for me, but I'll buy one if I find one in the meantime!
That border hoe doesn't seem to have an angle on it, unless it's above the bit in the photo? I can imagine digging small things out with it as it looks like it goes straight down, but without an angle I can't imagine the traditional hoeing action of just slicing the tops off things level with the soil?
I've only ever used a push hoe & what I mostly see in the garden centres are pull hoes I think. I guess it's what you're used to.
Yes Lokelani I'm glad someone agrees with me about the angle so there seems to be a gap in the market here. I've now emailed three manufactuers with a request so maybe one of them will come up with a suitable product.
Just seen push pull heart shaped narrow hoes in tkmax great value well made have bought one and added longer handle works well.........odd that non specialist store should have the answer!!!
Cheers Ed
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
We don't have a tkmax near us but a home sense about 12 miles away - are they the same thing before I travel over there?
You can never guarantee what they will have in stock, one of the whole points about tkmaax, try 'phoning them before you make the trip.
Did you have any luck getting the onion hoe I mentioned before? Still find that is the best for close work, unless you crops are so close together you are growing mini veggies - keep us up with how you get on. Good luck.
I have seen them in various GCs, always on their own so it may be worth asking if you can't locate...
Bookertoo - Yes, I purchased an onion hoe and it is brilliant but on a short handle it is hard work. I am still looking Big Ed and hope I come across something like you have. Thanks for letting me know, as what I want is obviously out there.
iGrow - the Haxnicks hoes looks very efficient but still a bit too wide for me, but thanks for mentioning it.