Question

Define weeding. Name some common tools used for weeding.

Answer 1

Weeding is probably one of the most disliked gardening tasks, usually because it’s hard work and the job never seems to be finished (remove one weed and two more will spring up in its place!).

So what’s the best way to remove weeds from your lawn and garden?

There’s no simple answer; the best method and/or tool depends on a number of factors –

you (for example, your hand strength and dexterity, ability to kneel and reach)
the type and number of weeds (such as weeds with long taproots, large rootballs, runners or stolons, size, woody versus soft, annual versus perennial)
conditions (soil type and moisture level, where the weeds are e.g., garden bed, between patio pavers, climbing up a tree), and
preferences (for example, organic vs mechanical vs chemical).
Reasons to Weed
Whether you’re a laissez-faire gardener like me or one who likes everything to look perfect, you’ll still need to weed your garden from time to time. Here’s why.

Weeding keeps your garden beds tidy and, more importantly, keeps your plants healthy.
Weeds inhibit plant growth by competing for moisture and nutrients in the soil. If you don’t weed, your “real” plants may decline or be overrun.
Weeds can ruin the look of your carefully-planned garden. Think of yellow dandelions instead of the blue salvia you were expecting to see…
Some weeds are poisonous or cause skin irritation (e.g., poison ivy, giant hogweed).
Invasive plants can get out of control.
Once established, weeds are hard to remove without damaging your plants.
How to Prevent Weeds
Although there’s no way to “weed proof” your garden, there are a number of ways to reduce the number and vigor of weeds. Some of the most common methods include:

Intensive cropping / planting densely
Covering the soil with mulch (including organic mulches, such as shredded bark, pine straw, or compost, and inorganic materials, such as gravel, rubber mulch) or a weed-suppressing layer (fabric, plastic)
Spreading a chemical weed suppressant on the soil surface
Deadheading or removing all weeds before they go to seed
Still, no matter how diligent you are in trying to prevent weeds, there will always be the ones that “got away” – and you’ll have to find some way to remove those weeds.

Types of Weeding Tools
While hand pulling is the simplest method, it’s only effective against smaller weeds with shorter roots. It also assumes that you’re able to spend extended periods of time on your knees, reaching for and pulling weeds. For anything else, you’ll need a weeding tool of some kind.

Two Types of Weeding Tools
There are two basic styles of weeding tools – short handled and long handled. Short-handled tools are best for working on your knees in tight or closely planted areas. Long-handled tools allow you to stand while weeding and cover a larger area.

Within these two basic styles, you’ll find a huge variety of designs. Manufacturers have come up with all sorts of tools to remove weeds. Some work very well, others are mostly gimmicks.

No tool is perfect for all weeding tasks so you’ll likely end up with several different types of tools. The key is to find the ones that best allow you to do the kind of weeding that’s necessary for your garden or lawn.

Here’s what you need to know to choose the best weeding tool for your needs.

Answer 2

Weeding is a process of removing unwanted plants from an area of ground used for agricultural purpose. It is done to keep the crop pure and natural.

There are two types of tools used for weeding

- Short handed tools

-Long handed tools

Few of them are mentioned below:

-Hori Hori

-Asparagus knife

-Dee weeder

-Cobrahead weeder

-Cape code weeder