The garden weeding hand tool features an Ashwood handle with a cherry finish and comes with a cover to protect the blade when ...

The garden bed was split in two equal parts: one half to be weeded by the hoe and the other by hand. I set a timer and got to weeding. I aimed for roughly 90% to 95% weed removal from each side.

For weeding small garden areas, DeVito suggests this handheld hoe from Barebones. It has an ergonomic, stainless steel blade and walnut handle for a smooth and easy grip, according to the brand.

Putting it to the test Hand weeding half of a 10-by-20-feet garden took Wirecutter staffer Sebastian Compagnucci around 15 minutes, whereas using a stirrup hoe on the other half took seven minutes.