How to Use weeder in a Sentence

weeder

noun

• Use a weeder with a forked end or a trowel to help get the roots out.
  — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 26 May 2017
• To pull the weed from the ground, simply press the lever on the offset handle and pull the weeder up.
  — Gabriela Izquierdo, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2023
• The little ones can be pulled with a weeder, the larger ones will need to be dug to get all the roots.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 10 May 2018
• Keep in Mind This weeder does not have a cushioned grip.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
• No more having to bend over to pull at pesky roots thanks to the clawed weeder’s 39-inch handle.
  — Gabriela Izquierdo, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2023
• Use a type of weeder or hoe that skims below the soil surface, slicing weeds off at the roots, but doesn't turn over lots of soil.
  — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 12 June 2017
• Better yet, use a weeder to dig out weeds if that’s feasible.
  — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 5 June 2018
• The cultivator turned the soil, while the weeder yanked out deep, troublesome roots.
  — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
• Those parents are more difficult to remove, even with the brilliant work of the cobra head weeders.
  — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, 2 May 2018
• This weeder is made with a steel construction that’s durable and dependable.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
• Common tools include a small garden trowel, hand rake and hand weeder.
  — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 18 Apr. 2021
• Invest in a good hula hoe or diamond hoe weeder to slice weeds at their base, leaving their roots to decompose and feed the soil.
  — Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2020
• The Radius Garden stainless steel weeder uses a digging motion that lifts out weeds with deep roots.
  — Sanah Faroke, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2021
• A weeder will work better when space is more constricted and do less damage to surrounding plants.
  — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 26 May 2017
• These weeders may be restricted for obvious reasons in areas of the country prone to wild fires.
  — Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
• When space is limited, a weeder will work better and do less damage to surrounding plants.
  — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 7 Aug. 2017
• If weeds are running rampant in your garden, check out this stand up weeder that removes common weeds from their roots without putting strain on your back, knees, and neck.
  — Lily Gray, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
• Good hand tools for digging perennial roots include a hori-hori knife and a dandelion weeder.
  — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2021
• Twenty-three acres of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapevines lace a landscape roamed by sheep that do double duty as cheese suppliers and weeders of the vineyard floor.
  — Jody Rosen, Smithsonian, 14 June 2018
• This one includes handy gadgets such as a weeder and a rake, plus gloves to protect your friend’s lovely hands from the dirt, a sprayer to get those seeds nice and wet, and a tote bag to store everything in when they’re finished.
  — Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science, 14 Dec. 2020
• But instead of shovels and weeders, Biancaniello whips out shakers, strainers, and bar spoons, and then throws his greenery into the shakers.
  — Dakota Kim, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
• These hoes are relative newcomers to the garden scene, and include the scuffle hoe, colinear hoe, diamond hoe and — one of my favorites — the winged weeder.
  — Washington Post, 16 July 2019
• That's why seasoned gardeners keep a dandelion weeder handy.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
• Some examples are hoe/cultivator, Hori Hori knife and weeder/trowel.
  — Jodi Bay, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2021
• The set includes a weeder, rake, trowel, transplater, cultivator, pruning shears, plastic garden sprayer, rubber gloves, removable tote bag, bind line, and foldable seat.
  — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
• Better to remove unwanted plants with a weeder or, as one of my regular correspondents advises, a blend of vinegar and water.
  — Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, 22 June 2019
• This garden tool kit includes a weeder, hand fork, hand rake, transplanter, trowel, spray bottle, pruner, and gardening gloves, and everything is packaged in a carrying tote with multiple slots to hold each item.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
• In addition to mechanical robot weeders, there's the laser weeder from Carbon Robots, which uses 30 lasers to zap weeds or thin seedlings, no hand labor or chemicals required.
  — Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 4 June 2023
• Another handy tool is the dandelion digger (also known as a weeder, cultivator or asparagus knife).
  — oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2020
• In addition to two cedar planter boxes, this set also comes with a tote bag full of gardening supplies, including a trowel shovel, rake hoe, weeder, transplanter, cultivator, pruning shears, watering spray bottle, and gloves.
  — Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2020

Last Updated: 2 Aug 2024