We hear a lot about weeding but nothing about hoeing.
My favourite hoe is a "Stirrup" hoe, for those that don't know it
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...StirrupHoe.jpg
This tool makes weeding a little less of a chore. The stirrup-shaped
blade swivels back and forth like the hips of a hula dancer (hence the
name), slicing weed roots below the soil line. Because it’s a
long-handled tool, you can cut out weeds while standing, which is a huge
back saver. And the blade oscillates back and forth, so it works both
when you pull it toward you and when you push it away, making it easy to
maneuver in tight spaces between plants.
David @ the wet, wet, wet end of Swansea Bay