Laura is absolutely evangelical about this tool. She says she can divide her gardening life into ‘before the razor hoe’ and ‘after the razor hoe’ and she’s not one to joke.

A traditionally styled, high quality Kent & Stowe Stainless Steel Oscillating Hoe made from high quality stainless steel and beautiful FSC certified® ash wood. This Oscillating head hoe is ideal for those persistent stubborn weeds, as the sharp-edged blade will easily sever weeds from underneath the soil surface. You can even use it in gravelled areas! One of the most important tools in your allotment arsenal (apart from the bottle opener) has to be the hoe. The garden hoe is a versatile implement that can be deployed for weeding duties and for tilling the soil in preparation for planting. Certain types of hoe (such as the draw hoe) can also be used to create drills for seed planting. Read on to learn the best way to use your hoe! How to Properly Use a Hoe Hoes come in all shapes and sizes. Here are a few of the more useful types of hoe you might come across. Draw Hoe This ultra-tough weeder and cultivator, made by garden tool specialists Burgon & Ball, enjoys something of a cult following. Equally well loved by gardeners and allotmenteers, it makes short work of any tidying up that needs to be done.

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Brushing can also help train the hair to grow in a single direction, making ingrown hairs less likely.

A diminutive, short-handled hoe, designed for close, hand-to-hand combat with weeds dwelling amongst closely-spaced plants. Onion hoes can often be bought with different sized hoe-heads depending on your needs and preference. Digging Hoe Modifying the shaving technique may also help prevent razor bumps. It may be beneficial to do the following:

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However, some scrubs may irritate those with sensitive skin. They may not be suitable for use when a person’s skin has become inflamed or irritated. Gently brush the skin Applying a warm, wet washcloth to the skin can help soften the skin and draw the ingrown hair out, especially when a person combines it with another option, such as brushing. At Burgon & Ball, we offer an extensive range of high quality garden tools for cultivating around the garden. These are tough tools for tough jobs: we pay special attention to ergonomic design and use high performance materials.