Chillington (a UK company based in the West Midlands) are the worlds leading manufacturer of these tools. They have been manufacturing them for over 100 years. The hoe’s overall length is 148cm, which is suitable even for taller users. Two grips, one at the top and the other further down the shaft, provide a strong non-slip grip on both hands when dropping, pushing or pulling the hoe. The Chillington Heavy Duty Hoe or Digging Hoe is a garden tool for digging what could be described as 'virgin ground' or hard ground. This impressively robust tool is the mainstay of some agricultural workers and market gardeners, just as the garden spade is to the DIY gardener. In fact this tool is far superior and faster than your typical garden spade. There are quite simply too many styles of hoes to speak about and if I’m honest and went on about all the different sub genres of hoes, I would probably fall asleep telling you. But there are three main types of hoes worth knowing about as knowing how they work then means you know how to choose the right tool for the job. It can be quite fun teasing the labourer and watching him struggle with the wrong hoe from time to time though too. Types of hoe For a Dutch hoe, it’s easy to get a hoe that’s under 1kg in weight. The lightweight design makes Dutch hoes great for everyday use.

Grub hoes are heavier because of the bigger blade and wooden handle. Look for one that’s 2-3kg heavy. Ask any gardener worth his salt which tools they class as important and I guarantee that a garden hoe will be high on that list – much easier than a weeder, but lighter than a spade. Hoes have been used since ancient times to clear or shape soil in preparation for planting, to remove weeds, to harvest potatoes and other root foods, as well many other uses.The design is simple enough, a blade on the end of a shaft, but a wide range of different sized and shaped blades have been used over time and across the world, for various purposes including weeding or breaking up soil like a fork or spade. Garden hoe – so many to choose fromAnything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan Sets The secret is the steel-reinforced fiberglass handle. It adds strength to the hoe without weighing it down. Garden forks are great for lifting, loosening and turning over soil, as well as digging up plants and weeds. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or you’ve just discovered your green fingers, we have something for everyone with a range of sizes and styles, from traditional to professional and industrial quality forks.

handles are not easily available for the tools that are sold in garden centres and DIY superstores. It’s taller than almost any other hoe with an overall length of 167cm. Despite the long handle, it weighs less than a kilo thanks to the aluminium shaft. So it feels very comfortable and balanced in your hands. Digging hoes are used for making trenches and furrows which is ideal when planting seeds. They are used by gardeners and also used by many people who have an allotment. If you’re installing fence posts our selection of post hole diggers help to create narrow, even holes in the ground and feature non-slip handles for a secure grip.I can’t possibly cover the many different types of gardening hoes; there are dozens of them. But there are a few common types you should be familiar with as each is suited to a specific type of gardening task. The handles just slot into the head and remain loose but you can make a better fit by soaking the handle end in water or better still Linseed oil. A hoe’s weight comes down to the type of materials it’s made with, particularly the handle. The blade on most hoes is stainless steel to ensure durability and keep out rust. One downside of the chunky handle is that gardeners with dainty hand, particularly women, may find it a bit uncomfortable to use. The double edged stainless steel blade allows excellent cutting on both the push and the pull movements. There are specially designed teeth to aid the pull motion when cutting to make it easier to cut through the soil and make cuts. The blade has a width of only 13.5cm which to be quite frank could have been slightly wider, especially when the Fiskars QuikFit Push-Pull Weeder has an extra 2cm on it. It’s not the end of the world but it just would have made more sense to me to make it the same size. Nevertheless, I really like this tool because it makes it very easy to use for extended periods of time and does exactly what it’s designed to do. Pros