Getting rid of those pesky weeds in your garden is a task we could all do with being made easier. But figuring out how to make this task easier is a whole dilemma in itself. Luckily, we’ve done all of the thinking for you! Below, you’re going to find some of the best garden tools to get rid of weeds this summer!
Keep reading below to find out all about the best multi-function tools to use, plus some added bonuses on whether cordless garden tools are better compared to petrol garden tools.
Best Tools
So you’re about to start mowing down those weeds, but which tool is best? Here are some of the best garden power tools you can use to get rid of your weeds!
Strimmer
A grass strimmer - also known as a lawn trimmer - is a great way of quickly and easily mowing your lawn. These handheld garden tools allow you to cut your grass even in the most difficult of places. Cutting around a tree? No problem with this powerful tool!
In just a few steps, you can cut, trim and tame your garden until it looks like the most beautiful you’ve ever set eyes on!
Lawnmower
A classic! This useful garden instrument is owned by anyone who has a garden with grass to tame. Not only do these useful tools cut your grass, but they’ll also help to get rid of any weeds who’ve dared to show themselves in your garden.
Mowing the lawn doesn’t have to be art, nor does it have to be perfect or exact, but there are some great tips on lawn mowing out there to give you a helping hand.
Weed burner
These tools are great if you’re wanting more of a long term solution to your weed infestation! These torches are handheld and allow you to burn the weed from above the ground. The heat then bursts the cells in the weed, stopping it from taking in water and ultimately not allowing it to grow anymore.
There are of course cons to this garden tool just like everything, it’s important to remember that debris - such as twigs and leaves - can become flammable. Although this shouldn't cause any big damage, it’s important to keep an eye on it and stay on top of it.
TIP: Remember safety equipment is important here!
Weed cultivator
Weed cultivators are great for stopping the weed growing at the route. These garden tools have “teeth” that grab the weed at the route and take it out of the ground. This then means the weeds will stop growing in this area (at least for a while)!
As always, there are cons to this tool. The main one is if you have a lot of weeds, tiring yourself out is inevitable. This is because this tool can often be manual compared to a power tool.
These are some great options if you’re looking for power tools to help you tidy up your garden. Now all you have to do is figure out which is best and how to use it.
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Our Garden Multi Tools
As we’ve mentioned, we’re here to do all of the thinking for you, so here we have some of our most loved multi-tools for lots of different uses, as well as what they do and how they work! All you have to do is find the right one to match you.
Garden Multi-tools are a great way to get more out of one item. They take up less room and you can change each attachment to fit your needs that day. You can get different multi-tools for different things. Some come with a brushcutter attachment or brush cutter blades, a grass trimmer attachment or a pruner chainsaw.
Professional gardeners use tools such as a garden multi-tool to allow them a wide range of options without needing various pieces of equipment. Just remember the ear protection, especially for those petrol strimmers!
All of our garden tools come with a user manual, so you'll know exactly what to do when they arrive!
Petrol Long reach head trimmer
First up we have our Long Reach Hedge Trimmer. This useful tool is petrol powered and perfect for trimming your garden hedges and stopping them from becoming overgrown. This garden power tool comes with an adjustable chainsaw attachment (also known as a hedge trimmer attachment) to allow you to reach further as you cut down your garden.
Petrol Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Another handy petrol tool is this grass trimmer and brush cutter. It’s an easily assembled power tool run on petrol that allows you to do exactly as the name suggests, trim your grass and hedges and make your garden look the best it ever has!
Petrol 5-in-1 Garden Multi-Tool
This 5 in 1 multi-tool is perfect no matter what level of gardening you do. With this tool you could be a beginner gardener who just wants to tame and tidy their garden, or, you could be an avid gardener and landscaper who loves nothing more than spending all day amongst nature.
This comes with a 100cm extension pole which can be added as you please whilst it gives you an extra 3 metres of reach.
Cordless 20V Power Tool
This cordless power tool comes with three great options. You can either get a grass trimmer, a leaf blower and dust vacuum or a long reach hedge trimmer. This product is one of the great electric models, so if you’re in a residential area and want to keep your gardening noise to a minimum, then this is perfect!
This great piece of kit has a charging time of 60 minutes which can be used for up to 20 minutes of cutting time before you re-charge. Whilst you re-charge your power tool battery, this will be a good chance to re-charge your own battery and enjoy a break in the sun!
A garden strimmer is a great way of tending to your lawn without having to get your lawnmower out
TIP: Petrol tools tend to be heavy-duty, whilst electric models like an electric strimmer are lightweight.
Weeds Explained
Weeds, as we all know, are the pesky little plants we just can’t get rid of and they make our gardens look messy and untidy.
These plants are generally found in awkward locations, places where plants shouldn’t be found. This could be in between paving stones, at the side of gardens stairs and they can even be found growing through your fence or shed.
There are a few ways to get rid of weeds, these are:
- Mowing them
- Cutting them down
- Using weed killer
- Digging them up by their roots
If you're looking for a piece of kit that you can add to your regular gardening routine, why not take a look at our multi-tools and see what we have to offer!
Petrol Long-Reach Hedge Trimmer (52cc)
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Petrol or Electric
It's important to remember petrol-based items will have a powerful engine compared to electric, but if you're looking for something lightweight for a small patch of garden, then an electric power unit might be the better option.
We have a wide range of tools no matter if you're looking for something lightweight to help you cut the edges of your garden or something heavier to help you cut tame your large piece of land.
Petrol tools are louder, so if this is the item you're going for, then remember to get yourself some ear protectors!
Electric stimmers and tools are perfect if you're wanting a simple tool like a grass trimmer attachment that'll easily glide over garden paths without causing damage.
So, petrol or electric power tools? Basically, if you have a small garden or want an easy to use item, then go for electric. If you're okay with a noisier product and you have a larger garden, choose petrol.
That’s it! We’ve given you everything we know about getting rid of weeds and the best way to do it! Now, all you have to do is put the plan into action and make your garden the best it’s ever looked!