Spear & Jackson 4059NB Elements Dandelion Weeder, 35 x 3.5 x 4 cm, Blue

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What I like at this product is the fact that it pulls the weeds with minimal soil removal. Therefore, it doesn’t leave some large holes in your lawn as other products from its class do.

The area of the weeds has to be smaller when working with short-handled tools. Otherwise, you’ll end up being exhausted. Long-Handled Dandelion Tools The flower head is a slightly paler color than the common dandelion. And you can easily identify this plant by the bright red at the center of the flower. False Dandelion (Hypochaeris radicata) I think the grabbing claws are built from cast iron, which can also snap off when a bit of force is needed to pull out the weed and the soil is arid. Additionally, some research suggests that the antioxidants in dandelion and other greens play a key role in bone health and protect against bone loss by decreasing oxidative stress ( 37, 38). Summary Apart from making exciting food recipes, dandelion flowers can also be mixed with wine yeast and fermented to make wine. The dandelion petals can add a pleasant flavor to your drink. The alcohol content of the dandelion wine is approximately 13%, potent enough to keep you intoxicated for a while.The tool is inserted into the ground beside the weed, and then a levering motion is used to get the weed out of the ground. You can generally get the roots of weeds out using this method. In one study, a fermented broth of dandelion extract prevented skin damage when applied just before or immediately after exposure to UVB radiation, which is the radiation you get from sunlight ( 30).

Taraxacum officinale is one of the most common lawn weeds. You’ll notice them blooming in the spring. Usually, common dandelions grow low to the ground. But they can reach up to 18-inches in height. Unlike the Xact weed puller, this weeding tool has been designed for patios. It has a hooked end that allows you to hook onto weeds growing between paving slabs, as well as a blade on the other side for precise removal. Gardena claims that this weeder can be used to remove grass, moss and weeds, leaving behind clean paving joints. Its design is very similar toFiskars 3 Claw Garden Weeder, but RKT-1000 is built entirely of metal.

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I really like the mechanical function of this tool. To uproot the dandelion, push your foot down on the foot pedal to run the claw head into the soil around the weed. Hold the T handle with both hands, spin the puller at 90 degrees, and lift the weeds from the ground. Inulin, a fiber found in dandelion root, may also support healthy bones by improving digestion and gut health ( 3 6). Animal and test-tube research notes that dandelion extract may protect against skin damage caused by sunlight, aging, and acne.

Selecting a tool with an appropriate handle that can help you minimize your efforts and maximize results. You have the option to choose between two designs: short-handle or long-handle. Short-Handled Dandelion ToolsHoe-shaped or winged weeders are multi-purpose tools that not just pull out deep-rooted weeds but are also professional soil-cultivators. These are primarily used in farming zones. This dandelion species is a native of Eastern Eurasia and you’ll sometimes find it in the South of Japan. You can identify Taraxacum albidum by its flower head of white florets that bloom each year between March and May and occasionally in the fall. Ames 2917300 is a steel-made stand-up puller that uproots weeds, including the roots. It has a unique solid design that makes the dandelion remover tool effortless. Claw weeders and weeding knives are the most effective weeding tools because they can remove the whole weed and its root .