Sometimes, the best tools for getting a job done are the ones that were invented a really long time ago. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, you know? And while that sounds like something your grandpa would have said, you know at this point that he's probably right.
Case in point: There's a weeder that's the #1 bestseller on Amazon with over 50,000 positive reviews that was invented all the way back 1913. The old-school tool is designed to effectively pull weeds while you stand, so you avoid all the back and knee pain. If that sounds exactly like something you'd find in your grandpa's shed, you'd be right! It's actually named Grampa's Weeder, and it's on sale right now for just $35.
This essential garden tool is actually so easy to use that many first-timers over think it. Simply center the tool over the weed, press straight down on the footpad into the ground, then remove your foot and lean the tool towards the footpad. "This is where the magic happens," the instructions say. Don't lift or twist the tool. The leaning motion activates the four steel claws to clamp around the weed and remove it. That's it!
The bamboo handle is 45 inches long, so it's great for adults of pretty much any size (or you know, those teenagers who need to help out around the house). It works best on softer soil types, especially after watering or rainfall. And while it may not work quite as well on rocky surfaces or hard clay, it's a great way to weed without chemicals. That means it's safer for you, your kids, your pets, and the environment.
How well does it work in reality, you wonder? Check out some of the five-star reviews:
"It's light weight and durable, but most importantly doesn't strain your back," notes one happy customer.
"This weed puller is amazing. It really works. Saves your back too," agrees another reviewer. The bonus: "My husband said he's never had so much fun pulling weeds." 😂
So grab those gardening gloves and get out there! Spring has sprung and it's time to kill those weeds. This $35 tool will get you one step closer to that pretty vegetable garden and a lush lawn (it even gets rid of crabgrass) without all the strain on your body. That's certainly something Grandpa would approve.
AnnMarie Mattila is the Senior Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of topics from food and cooking to home, beauty, style, and more.
