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Homes & Gardens
Holly Crossley

What is a garden hoe used for? Get to grips with this essential outdoor tool

using a garden hoe in vegetable beds

A garden hoe may be traditional and require a little elbow grease to use, but it's a must-have for your outdoor-maintenance toolkit. 

They consist of a handle attached to a blade, which is most commonly used to slice through garden weeds. But these flexible tools can be used for another task: sowing seeds. In other words, a garden hoe is incredibly useful for spring garden jobs and beyond – but it's important to know how to use one correctly for the best results.

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