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If you’ve got a large garden and are tempted to turn to a rototiller to help control weeds (as many of us do), consider using a wheel hoe instead.

A wheel hoe consists of two handles affixed to a wheel-and-stirrup arrangement to which you can attach various types of hoe and fork blades. This makes it easy to aim the hoe and control its working depth, and it’s far easier to use than a traditional hoe. Since you provide the motive power, it’s cleaner to use and much easier on the environment than a rototiller.

You can purchase a wheel hoe for as little as $200 (significantly less than a rototiller), or if you’re handy, you can make your own.

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