Scuffle hoes are not great for large, root-heavy weeds, like dandelions.
If any of your weeds are prickly, grab some gardening gloves, too.
Hori Hori knives also have one serrated edge to cut things with.
If you have an extra-large area (like a farm), consider using a mechanical tiller.
Most weeds grow very quickly, and some can even grow noticeably larger in just a few days.
It’s totally possible to pull weeds out of dry soil, it just might be a little harder to do.
Try to work in a straight line so you can keep track of where you’ve already weeded.
If you are using a scuffle hoe or a regular hoe, you don’t need to insert your tool into the soil.
If you leave any of the roots in the ground, the weeds will grow back very quickly. If the roots snap off, use a spade to dig into the ground and find them.
You could even plant new, native plants or grass over the now vacant area.
This is a great technique to use if you plan on starting a garden or growing crops in a big area.
Be sure to keep the mulch a few inches away from any plant or tree roots, as mulch can cause rot and disease.
If you don’t have a compost pile and you’re dealing with invasive weeds, you can either burn them, bury them, or take them to a waste disposal facility in your area.
