Garden Hoes (42 items found)

Garden hoes are essential tools for any gardener, helping to keep your garden beds free of weeds and your soil well-aerated. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, having the right hoe can make a significant difference in the health and appearance of your garden. At Ace Hardware, we offer a wide selection of garden hoes to suit every need, from weeding to cultivating.

Types of Gardening Hoes

Keeping weeds under control is one of the most important and time-consuming tasks in a garden but using a high-quality weeding hoe will remove much of the effort. Several different types of garden hoes can be used for weeding.

• Scuffle hoe: Scuffle hoes feature blades with sharpened edges at both front and rear, so they can cut through weeds by pushing forward or pulling back.
• Warren hoe: A warren or ridging hoe has a thinner pointed tip that can be used for weeding in tighter areas, as well as tilling soil and creating furrows.
• Mortar hoe: Mortar hoes have a perforated blade, which makes them ideal for mixing mortar or concrete. In the garden, they can break up heavy soils and mix in compost or other amendments.
• Cultivator hoes: Cultivator hoes typically have three or more prongs and are used for loosening soil, aerating and removing weeds. They are particularly useful for working in between plants without damaging them.
• Draw hoe: A regular draw hoe is what people typically refer to as garden hoes. They are designed mainly for loosening weeds before rakingthem away. However, it can also be used for mounding up soil to help drainage, or for digging shallow trenches when sowing seeds or plants.
• Grub hoe: Grub hoes are designed for digging rather than surface weeding. Their steel blades reach several inches into the soil to uproot deeply growing weeds and turn over compacted soil, making them ideal for preparing flower or vegetable beds.

How to Choose a Garden Hoe

Whichever precise kind of tool you need, there are a few important things to look for when browsing our collection of garden hoes:

• Handle length: Choose a handle length right for your height to help prevent straining your back. Longer handles are ideal for larger areas, with shorter handles better for tight spaces.
• Handle material: Fiberglass hoe handles are lightweight and durable with excellent shock absorption, while classic wood handles are easily replaceable when damaged. Plastic handles are typical for smaller hand hoes.
• Ergonomic handles: Look for a comfortable but sturdy grip to reduce hand fatigue during use.
• Blade material: The hoe should be made from high-quality materials like stainless steel or high-carbon steel, particularly where the blade joins the handle, so it can withstand the stresses of heavy weeding and digging sessions.
• Weight: Choose a lighter hoe tool for weeding and tilling where not much force is needed or a sturdier one for digging and turning heavier soil.

Shop Garden Hoes Near You at Ace Hardware

With garden hoes near you at Ace, you can make light work of everyday yard tasks from weeding and tilling to digging and furrowing. Shop in-stores or online now for a wide assortment of garden tools, from axes, pruners and more.