Clean the blade after each use, sharpen the tool when ... Also known as stirrup, hula and loop hoes, scuffle hoes are part of ...

Also called an oscillating hoe, a stirrup hoe, or a hoop hoe ... standing up with minimal effort and maximum success. Regular sharpening, however, is essential to maintain the tool's effectiveness.

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.