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Clear weeds without bending over — this gizmo 'saves your back and time'
Twist away your gardening woes, and save your joints, with this anti-crouch, stand-up grass-grooming tool.
So your garden is being overtaken by weeds — we get it. But squatting and bending is tough on your back — we get that too. The way we see it, you have three options: 1. Let the weeds win; 2. Shell out hundreds for a pro service; or 3. Grab this smart tool that gets the job done without crouching. Grampa's Weeder, named for its old-school design, is a big hit among Walmart shoppers and no wonder: Engineered to work from a standing position, it pulls weeds without straining joints.
Simply place the tool over a weed, push it into the ground and lean on the long handle to unearth the roots and the pesky plant in one fell swoop.
With a great origin story (see below) and legions of fans, Grampa's Weeder will quickly become a mainstay of your gardening tool arsenal. In fact, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
Here's what one diminutive backyard warrior had to say: "As a 5'3" woman in my late 70s, bending over to pull weeds is not fun. This tool allows me to insert sturdy prongs around the center of the deeply rooted established weeds, step on the metal platform, pull back, and use the leverage to easily pull the weed out by the roots. Then I lift it up and pluck it out of the mechanism, shake off the soil and toss the weed onto the accumulating pile, all the while standing up comfortably. It makes pulling weeds almost fun."
Brilliant design
The family behind Grampa's Weeder gives full credit to history. The product was more of a discovery than an invention. In the old garage of a family member, they came across a tool they could not identify. After fiddling around with it, they realized it was a clever weed remover. A little research revealed that the stand-up design dated back to 1913. But it was still as effective as ever. Inspired to share this revelation with the world, the family began manufacturing a modern version of it.
Made of powder-coated steel and strong bamboo, Grampa's Weeder has a four-claw steelhead that loosens and lifts stubborn weeds with very little elbow grease. The 45-inch handle means you can do the work fully upright, using the strength of your legs. Just hold it over the weed, step on the head and twist. Leverage is built into the design.
"I hate pulling weeds and with bad knees, it's been getting harder," said one happy shopper. "This is great and doesn't cause pain to my body!"
Another reviewer pointed out how this helps them to limit toxic chemicals when gardening, "I don't write a lot of reviews, but this tool really deserved a review. I no longer use poison to kill weeds, so picking them has been the thing to do. This tool makes my job so easy. Not only does it save my back, but I can far more quickly pull weeds from their roots with a single pull. I highly recommend it. ... Very easy to use; saves your back and time."
Sturdy and easy to use
For those dealing with an abundance of weeds, Grampa's Weeder is a lifesaver. Said one fan: "I no longer use poison to kill weeds, so picking them has been the thing to do. This tool makes my job so easy. Not only does it save my back, but I can far more quickly pull weeds from their roots with a single pull. I highly recommend it."
Others rave about the satisfaction of dislodging deep roots with very little effort — noting that Grampa's Weeder keeps you going strong in the garden. A five-star reviewer dubbed it "absolutely perfect." They continued: "You can't go wrong with this tool. It was made in 1913 and still does what it was built to do. Easy and effective. It comes as a full piece, with no attachments or anything that can break. Open the box and straight to the yard. I successfully pulled up around 20+ weeds in no time and my back was happy to not have to bend to do it!"
The device's steel four-claw design works on all types of soil, but it'll really go to town after a big rain or a good watering.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
