Flexrake 1000L Hula-Ho Weeder Cultivator with 54-Inch Wood Handle

by Flexrake

Product Features

• Made In the USA
• Heat treated blade
• Original design
• Self sharpening
• Replaceable blade available

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 1.2 x 2.7 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000UGOBSQ
• Item model number: 1000L
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,597 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #6 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Gardening Tools > Manual Weeders

Product Description

Once, one of the most exhausting and back breaking gardening projects was to prepare or maintain the soil in an effort to establish a beautiful garden. That all changed when the Hula-Ho was first introduced in 1961. Inch The weeder with the wiggle-Inch forever changed the way gardeners weed, aerate, mulch and cultivate their gardens. Quite simply, the heat treated, self-sharpening Hula-Ho blade works beneath the surface of the soil. The almost effortless back and forth "hula" motion cuts weeds at the roots. Meanwhile, the weeds and soil blend to create a healthy mulch. This Hula-Ho garden weeder and cultivator features a 54-Inch premium grade hardwood handle. Made in the USA.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hula-Ho Weeder..Must Have For Senior Gardeners, April 19, 2009

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P. Smith (Northwest) - See all my reviews
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A neighbor was showing off her garden one day. I noticed it was quite weed free and asked her secret as she has serious back problems like I do. She reached out and grabbed her old Hula-Ho that was leaning against the fence. "This is all I need"..and she went about demonstrating her ability with the tool.

After checking around the local hardware stores in vain, I started searching the web. Wouldn't you know..my favorite internet shopping destination had just what I was looking for. I've only had it about a week so can't comment on longevity, allow it seems very sturdily constructed. I expect with proper care it will last a long time.

I thought my weeding days were over and the chore would fall completely to my husband as I have advanced degenerative disc disease and arthritis of the spine. The Hula-Ho gave me back some gardening dignity (big smile). The handle is tall enough that there is no hunching over. The blade, although it doesn't appear to be very sharp, goes right through young weeds and either cuts them off or lifts them out of the ground, roots and all, depending on size. The easy back and forth motion that you use with this tool to do the job doesn't put too much strain on my spine. One note here...if you have really well established, thick, deep rooted weeds, you might have to pull them out by hand the first time around or put some elbow grease into the job. A job for someone with a good back. From then on it's just a matter of a little back and forth (like vacumming)action to keep weeds easily under control. Obviously we're talking about using this in garden soil..not an area that's never been worked before. I'm very happy with this purchase and would recommend it highly to anyone who gardens regularly.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dutch Scuffle Hoe, May 12, 2007

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Richard Sebring "kalliston" (Addison, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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A good way to take care of weeds in gardens too large for hand pulling. Quickly and easily cuts them off at the soil line. You can clean out large areas of weeds in a short time and frequent use will stop weeds from returning.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a great tool, May 18, 2008

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Paulette Ballou "Polly" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

I just started using one of these hoes, and what a pleasure!

The motion is similar to using a vacuum cleaner, back and forth, back and forth, level with but just under the surface of the soil. I found it worked best on small weeds just after a rain. Mine hasn't been sharpened, however - I'll have to see to that because at present it does not very well cut off tough big weeds and I end up mostly pulling them by hand.

Generally weeding is easier after a rain. I got a lot done in a far shorter time than I would have doing it by hand - and actually finished :-)