AL829 - Water-Powered Weeder
Every now and then a truly revolutionary gardening tool comes along. That was the case when an inventor approached us with this clever weeding tool. Designed to remove the entire root of taproot weeds, it is ideal for use with dandelions.
It works by creating a high-pressure stream of water that blasts a hole beside the offending root and makes the root so loose that it almost swims in a mini sea of mud. To use, just squeeze the trigger and gently push the wand down into the ground alongside the root – the water drills the hole with little effort. Within moments the whole weed can be easily plucked out of the ground. As the water soaks into the ground, the hole fills itself in, leaving a smooth-looking lawn. It is as simple as that.
The weeder comes with a two-part wand, and can be shortened by half if you prefer to work on your knees instead of standing. Measures 43" overall. A real delight to use.
Also useful for removing or straightening fence posts, or as a fast and tidy way to make narrow, pre-watered holes for planting small bulbs such as lilies-of-the-valley or bluebells.
Squeeze the trigger to create a high-pressure water stream, then push the wand alongside the dandelion root. The water blasts a hole beside the root and loosens the surrounding soil into mud, so the entire taproot can be pulled out with minimal effort.
Yes, the tool is designed to remove the entire taproot. The water loosens the soil enough that the weed, including its full root, can be plucked out cleanly. Leaving part of the root behind is what causes dandelions to regrow.
Only temporarily. As the water soaks into the surrounding soil, the hole fills itself back in, leaving the lawn looking smooth. This is one of the tool's advantages over mechanical weeding methods.
Yes. The two-part wand measures 43" assembled but can be shortened by half, making it comfortable for use while kneeling rather than standing.
Beyond weeding, the water-powered weeder is useful for loosening or straightening fence posts and for making narrow, pre-watered planting holes for small bulbs such as lilies-of-the-valley or bluebells.
| Dimensions | 43" overall (assembled); shorten to approx. 21" by removing one wand section |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Water-Powered Weeder
Every now and then a truly revolutionary gardening tool comes along. That was the case when an inventor approached us with this clever weeding tool. Designed to remove the entire root of taproot weeds, it is ideal for use with dandelions.
It works by creating a high-pressure stream of water that blasts a hole beside the offending root and makes the root so loose that it almost swims in a mini sea of mud. To use, just squeeze the trigger and gently push the wand down into the ground alongside the root – the water drills the hole with little effort. Within moments the whole weed can be easily plucked out of the ground. As the water soaks into the ground, the hole fills itself in, leaving a smooth-looking lawn. It is as simple as that.
The weeder comes with a two-part wand, and can be shortened by half if you prefer to work on your knees instead of standing. Measures 43" overall. A real delight to use.
Also useful for removing or straightening fence posts, or as a fast and tidy way to make narrow, pre-watered holes for planting small bulbs such as lilies-of-the-valley or bluebells.
