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A hoof pick (usually used to clean horses’ hooves) is perfect for removing weeds with short roots. It’s a little over 5 inches, is lightweight, fits easily in a pocket and is quite inexpensive. Perfect for little jobs!
Kathy Finch, WI

Sock sleeves

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tephanie found that no matter how good her garden glove or how long her shirt sleeve, there was always

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