Over the millennia, this one-size-fits-all garden tool evolved into a set of specialized hoes, each with a specific function.

2. Chop and pull with a hoe. A hoe can help break up more difficult and solid ground. Consider a garden hoe with cushioning for the hands and a long handle to prevent back strain. Here’s how to ...

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.

A 54-YEAR-OLD man caused a disturbance in Aberdour by threatening a neighbour, brandishing a garden hoe and then struggling with police. The reason why Simon Ferguson flew into a rage remained a ...