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.

"Like any garden tool, it's important to get the right one ... or cut weeds without actually displacing the soil. Some ...

When you are looking to start a garden, there are certain tools that ... idea of an open, stirrup blade design, but one that you operate manually, Home Depot has these hoes for about $32.