The Argos gadget that removes dandelions, cuts weeding time ‘in half' & there's no bending OR chemicals involved
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Are you on the lookout for an affordable tool to tackle stubborn weeds this season?
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Then you may wish to plan a trip to the nearest Argos to snap up a bargain find that's won an impressive 4.2-star rating
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Priced at an affordable £40, the Gardena Weed Puller the ideal gadget to effectively remove unsightly weeds in your lawn
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According to experts, dandelions release a chemical that can actually stump the growth of other plants in the area by hogging nutrients from them - but luckily, Argos has released a special tool to tackle the problem.
The best part? Not only is there no bending involved but you also won't need to use any harsh chemicals that could do more harm than good.
Priced at an affordable £40, the
As the patented blades of the tool are particularly narrow and close together, this design is well-suited to pulling up dandelions in your lawn without leaving large holes.
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The weed puller, which has won an impressive 4.2-star rating, is comfortable to use, featuring a practical footrest and integrated release mechanism for easier removal.
We all know that working in the garden - though relaxing - can also leave you with
Luckily, using the practical weed puller is pleasant and gentle on your back, even over longer periods of time.
A specially shaped handle enables a comfortable motion when rotating the weeding blade and the integrated release mechanism makes it easier to throw out the weeds.
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This simple method of weeding works purely mechanically and without chemicals, protecting your cherished flora and fauna while still maintaining a beautiful and well-kept garden free of dandelions and other weeds - it really doesn't get much better than this.
The product, which weighs a little over 2lbs, comes with a 25-year guarantee, so it's sure to last you for many summers to come.
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Online, Argos fans cannot get enough of the budget buy, with one customer writing: ''Great product, easy to use. Pulls weeds with ease without the strugggle of bending down.
''Only downside is you need something to pull the actual weed out of the blades safely, to do this you would need another tool. All in all a good tool to the collection.''
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Someone else also gave the product a whopping four stars, writing: ''We found the weed puller really easy to use. Good quality and does the job, took half the time it would have to clear my front garden if I was pulling by hand.
Why you shouldn't use fizzy drinks as a weed killer
THE internet is full of gardening hacks - some incredibly useful, and others just downright stupid.
Fabulous' Associate Editor and gardening enthusiast, Rebecca Miller, has shared her thoughts.
"The latest suggestion is to use fizzy drinks as a weed killer - but this will cause more harm than good.
Fizzy drinks contain acidic ingredients which, yes, will effectively kill weeds - but also any other plant it touches.
More importantly, it will impact your soil quality because of the artificial sugar content.
While this may not seem like a bad thing because plants need sugar to survive, the issue is, the sugar in fizzy drinks, is the wrong type of sugar plants need, and it cannot be absorbed by them.
Instead, the plant which has been covered in soda will pull water from the roots of surrounding plants, causing them all to become hydrated.
So yes, you might kill a weed or two, but you'll also see a lot of your other plants and flowers dying.
To add to this, the microbes and underground critters that like the sugars found in fizzy drinks, are often not good for plants - and some of them can be actively harmful.
If you have pesky weeds, the old fashioned way is the best. Get a kitchen knife, a weed puller or brush and remove them by hand.
But remember
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a weed is just a plant growing in a location you don't want it to
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''10/10 and would recommend for anyone who especially finds it a struggle on their hands and knees to pull the weeds.''
A third left a positive review, writing: ''This works as described, pulls weeds out with great ease, no bending required and pulls out even the toughest of weeds.
''However, it works best in border's and flower beds as it did leave a rather big hole in my lawn which had to be filled.
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''Therefore I would be cautious about using it on lawns but perfect for
''Doesn't work on driveways or
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