BEST Weed Pulling Tool Comparison

[@YuriTereshyn]

Let me know your favourite weed pulling tool, sorry I called Garant Garnet like 10 times.

[@nancysherburne7445]

I am only a boarder who rents a room. One of the biggest assets of the house is its outdoor patio and lawn. However, its lawn is overrun with dandelion weeds and looks very unkempt. My problem is, I developed a problem with balance and tend to fall down now and then. I really want to sit down while pulling the weeds, so I was planning on buying a Flexrake weed puller from Amazon which happens to look just like the last weed puller Yuri tested and counted it the best of the handheld tools. Amazon's price is $15.51, and since it seemed to do well in his test, I will feel confident at buying it. I am glad I took the small amount of time to watch your video. Thank you for putting out the energy to film you fulling testing quite a number of different weed pullers. It should enable quite a few viewers with lawns in need of their help choose the one best suited for the job.

[@chadcrisostomo4349]

Awesome camera angles, excellent variety and explanations of weeder tech, enjoyed the liberal use of the word "chill". Great video!

[@KyAl2]

Weed removal actually has a function of aerating the lawn. Some weeds like dandelions grow in places where soil is compacted so if you don't like them, then removing them and allowing time to fill in the spot will allow the soil to loosen up. Me, I like dandelions because they are liked by pollinators.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Heck ya pollinate all day! That’s what my other plants and flowers are for

[@Hdaug]

Heck ya!

[@adobongadobe]

My goodness! I never expected I'd be watching a video of weed pullers and see it's Yuri of StraightPipes reviewing it!

[@mprezive]

I came here to say the exact same thing!! 😂😂

[@geo8rge]

It would be interesting if you marked the holes to see from which holes dandelions return next year.

[@sj_-_]

The Alterra is sold under the Spear and Jackson brand in the U.K., if anyone in the UK is looking for one.

[@dandeleona4760]

I have the green one (mine is black) and I love it. To get a deep tap, you twist more often - three or four times around - using the tap to loosen itself before pulling it up. You twist it like a piece of rope all the way down. Only one twist, and you just break the main stem, leaving the rest underground, so you didn't really give it a chance. They all leave fragments of taproot, but it doesn't matter because it takes time for the dandelion to recover and make it back to the surface because the crown is destroyed. The same model with a spade makes a bigger hole than this simple design. Exposed soil accepts new weed seeds, so the smaller the better. If missed, the divot can be easily filled just by snapping release of grass plug back in the hole. Best results after a rain or sprinkler when the ground is soft. Toss the weeds into water instead of compost. Seeds sprout or go dormant in compost, and are spread back out. Weeds in water, water log seeds so they can't germinate, and takes the functional 'skin' off roots to they can't regenerate . The liquid is full of nitrogen and potassium and just smells like wet weeds.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

The long forked hand tool is my weeder of choice. Works in nooks and crannies that others don't. And works with every type of weed. And it's far cheaper and easier to store. Dandylions are perhaps the easiest kind of weed to pull - try a lawn full of oxalis...

[@PlanofBattle]

Fantastic review. Writing from the UK I have used a German Wolf-Garten corkscrew on a long handle which you screw in and then out. It makes a big hole, tears up the soil and in my case through overuse gave me forearm tendinitis which ended my weeding for 6 months. Your distinguishing between large and small weed performance was also excellent.

[@YuriTereshyn]

@@PlanofBattle really appreciate the nice comment

[@chbu7081]

I have a rent inspection in a couple of days and have some pesky weeds that need pulling. I was thinking of buying a weed puller. This video was exactly what I needed. Thanks.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Hell ya

[@ccyaltr]

I have the first one shown that is green. It's a weed hound and I think it works great and I would put it at the top of the list, not the bottom. I also don't twist it at all. Center it, push down with your foot, release it by pushing down the top knob. No bending over at all, no twisting, easy peasy. None of them gets the whole root most of the time, so I think it boils down to how big the hole it makes and this green one pulls very little extra dirt. Opinions differ I guess...

[@woocoheed]

“Little chill one” sounds like your version of a Bob Ross mannerism ❤

[@JustinRiray]

My wife and I had so much fun watching this. We're getting the Gardena now! THANKS MAN!

[@ahastar1141]

Forgot to include the grandfathers weeding tool. least complicated of the bigger ones but works surprisingly well.

[@aceofspades6667]

I used grandpas weeded yesterday and was super easy. Wood cane and metal base.. no circles just step on lean back and Lift

[@erikhanes9491]

That's what we use , and love it. Simple and effective 👌

[@Show-me-how-now]

I have Grandpa’s Weeder and I don’t like it for two reasons. 1. It’s very slow because you need to manually remove the weed. It doesn’t have an ejection device. 2. More often than not the weed root breaks off near the surface, which means most of the root remains in the ground.

[@rhythmfield]

@@Show-me-how-nowyeah the no ejection option is a deal breaker for me

[@JoseGonzales-ul9sv]

Agree ​@@Show-me-how-now

[@loubino18]

So well done - found the diff camera angles very helpful!

[@AO-ip6yx]

The “weird one” who said your supposed to spin it? Looks to me like a straight puller!

[@ccyaltr]

I think you are talking about the first one shown that is green. If so, I agree. I have one. I don't twist it and it works great. It's called a weed hound but having difficulty finding one to purchase. Out of all of these I think it is the best one, not the worst one.

[@stevem1081]

I have been using the weed hound for years, which is the green one with the nails. I have never twisted it, and it pulls up the entire tap root on the dandelions. I think your twisting it is breaking off the root, as the nails are tight around the root. Try it and see what happens.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Ya eh. Next year for 2024

[@f2b2f1c]

My experience has been the same with the same tool. If some of the taproot remains and the weed comes back then “I” come back, it’s become personal.

[@emack5525]

@@f2b2f1c lol...and how...

[@jade8568_VR]

All of the ones that you twist seem to break the root off. A straight up pull is how it's done

[@rogermarin2611]

I have a weed hound. For me, a 90 degree twist does the trick. Quick and effortless. In the long run I'm not sure the other, more expensive, pullers do a markedly better job.

[@clintonwilliams4570]

I owned a few Piskars from Ctire and found they handled large weeds easily but the mechanism fails after couple summers or gets broken due to the plastic template eventually cracking between the metal grabbers! I think I will be trying that Costco model as demonstrated! Thanks.

[@rbarrett4220]

Try calling "Piscars" they back up there products and have sent me a new tool in the past

[@jade8568_VR]

You BOTH may have better luck by realizing it's called "Fiskars"😂

[@rochrich1223]

Mine didn't last that long with the plastic guide breaking too. The heavy dry soil I was working in killed it after only a few hours of working with it.

[@buster7618]

I just pulled like 25 wheelbarrows worth of barnyard grass weeds with a Fisker weed tool. Great tool, no twisting which is the way to go in my opinion . Looks like they upgraded the handle too, mine is egg shaped. Wish I had this video a few weeks ago! Nice video

[@noahbelveal2198]

Did you use the 3 prong tool or the 4 prong tool?

[@hannahwardle2503]

Hey! You posted this a year ago - how many came back?! 😅

[@buster7618]

@hannahwardle2503 lol. I grew a lot of nice grass and learned how to control weeds, so thankfully, not too many. I've moved away from the weed puller for my lawn, though. I find it takes quite a bit of dirt with it and creates a lot of divots in the lawn, which are annoying to fix. I'd rather just spray for weeds once or twice a year and call it a day.

[@starkyslp16]

I have a Fiskars puller, but looks slightly different than the one you used. I think it works really well and helps save time and your back. There's probably a slight learning curve to really get a good feel for any of these, like maybe 50+ pulls each

[@BrodiCrow]

Yup you want the ones with four gripping teeth not the one with 3 teeth.

[@billkea7224]

@@BrodiCrow Precisely. I have both and only the four jaw one works.

[@morgunz5365]

From what I could see. The fiskar is better for larger weeds. The gardina is better for smaller weeds and leaves a cleaner, less noticeable aftermath.

[@ZenZill]

I put this on full-screen and only RIGHT until the end realized it was you, Yuri! lmao never thought I'd be watch this man weeding instead of driving an atutomobile! Great video and channel!

[@YuriTereshyn]

Heh. Hope it helped

[@bernieestevez3945]

Wonderfully done video. I loved the camera angles. Well done.

[@jjmcgee5902]

I use a shovel bought cheap at an estate sale. I pry up a little to loosen, then pull weed out by hand. Doesn't leave a hole to plug back up. Just tamp down with foot on the cut. Aerates compacted soil. You do have to squat or bend over, but it gets the whole root. I think you have to squat anyway to fill the plug hole with the other tools.

[@malanalan1]

Gardena Weed Puller is not available in US. BTW, the hand tools are the best, dude. They work very well with small weeds and that's what the usual case is.

[@briangavinadams]

I have a Fiskars 3-claw puller like the one in the video, and also the 4-claw version. The 3-claw one works OK (just OK), but the end of the handle is abrasive on my hand, the release is too far away from the top, and the claws are bolted on with nylocks that come loose if you don't put some Loctite them. So, it's not great. The Fiskars 4-claw weeder is a huge step up from the one in this video, and it's been working very well for me.

[@sheldonm]

They all break. I've broken each type claw

[@oldkid6]

weeds drive me nuts omg, i didn't realize you were the same guy from TSP until the very end if the video, hilarious and awesome, now subscribed.

[@YuriTereshyn]

I don’t like the weeds either!

[@monkeytrident]

How good is that Gardena Weed Puller do you think it will take out nasty stinging nettles with ease ? also how long has yours lasted for without falling apart ?

[@YuriTereshyn]

2 years no issues

[@monkeytrident]

@@YuriTereshyn cheers buddy ordering my one today.

[@johngiovanni6045]

@@YuriTereshyn Where do you even get one of these in Canada!? Wish we didnt need um, if we had pre-emergent. lol

[@andrewpopovici7132]

Got the Gardena model after seeing your video. Very effective tool and almost… fun? Thanks for your work!

[@sheldrake1111]

I was watching for over 5 minutes until I went “hey, isn’t that Yuri from the Straight Pipes??” 😂. Good video.

[@Liam-ql7tr]

I have broken Fisksa twice now. DO NOT get any of them that has any that has any type of plastic with in mechanism it will break over time period.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Dang that sucks

[@Tottorul]

Thanks for the heads up. I was wondering if that plastic would hold up. Would expect more from Fiskars

[@skippygirl959]

I like how you access how well the tool works as you use it and try it a few times also. Good reviews

[@ddevienne]

After breaking two (older model) Fiskars I got the Gardena one, and I’ve been happy with it. It’s sturdier and does a good job, so we concur Yuri 😅. Was surprised to recognize you at the end, I watch lots of you car reviews

[@Dogheadman]

can you tell where you bought the Gardena one? I am in Canada and I found nowhere to buy lol.

[@BillBrekelmans]

@@Dogheadman Lowes in Canada carry them

[@murnoth]

I like how you stayed consistent by pulling the Lyreleaf Sage

[@YuriTereshyn]

Lyreleaf sage eh

[@Masterbest16]

I’m in Canada and can’t seem to find the Gardena stand up puller…

[@rayreed5456]

In reviewing the Fiskars Weed Puller at the 8:05 minute mark did I see the longest weed root pulled out of the dirt?

[@Ligerpride]

I used one of these earlier and I pulled up a weed that ended up having about 3 feet of root that I pulled out. A godzilla of a weed.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Need pics!

[@jennytuomi8795]

Great video and demo of each. Unfortunately I can’t find the Gardina in the US 😢.

[@JustinMcNeil]

The green one with the nails actually works really well. You're having problems because you keep twisting it. Just pull straight out. It's super fast to use too

[@YuriTereshyn]

I’ll try that next test. It better pull the whole root

[@dcthree593]

I concur, I have the exact one, works for me. Just straight down and then I sway it back and forth and pull out gently.

[@YuriTereshyn]

@@dcthree593 I tried it again. It didn’t work

[@SerenoOunce]

I never have issues getting full root with the nails type model. At worse I just miss the center and try again. And no massive hole to fill back in.

[@sarahs.9340]

Do a review on that Grandpa's Weeder I have heard lots about. Heard it was the 1st original stand up weeder made.

[@YuriTereshyn]

I tried it for now coming video. It does OK.

[@sidneybristow815]

That Fiskars tool was a Godsend to us in California. We have stubborn deep rooted weeds (like our politicians). No bending over, got the entire root, but had difficulty in rocks. (Note: Would like to use it to remove the people in charge, but they'd get grumpy!).

[@TheMsCraftycrafts]

I'm glad I found your video. Thank you for sharing. I was looking to see what's the best weed pullers so thank you very much😊

[@exploitativity]

After watching this video whilst shopping for a stand-up weeder, I'm trying to find the Gardena and the Amazon page you linked is already unavailable. Can't find other listings online, either. It's been, like, a month since the video came out. What's with the availability issues??

[@keithhooper6123]

I think the hand held small tools are intense for shallow rooted weeds.I find them useful.

[@YuriTereshyn]

They worked well for clover

[@skully70]

If you are concerned with speed and ease of use, which would be your winner? Twist or leverage? Which one overall?

[@YuriTereshyn]

All that matters is the weed being fully gone and not coming back. I go gardena and Scott’s (scotts is in the next video)

[@lakerluvabobo4299]

Hey Yuri...very thorough, informative and in depth video! As a curent weed puller myself, is there anyway you can hook me up with your neighbour Rob? I am, for some bizarre reason, attracted to his weed pulling prowess. Keep up the great work and I look forward to next year's weed pull-0ff or pull out...Peace

[@jshkrueger]

You don't twist the green weed puller. All you're gonna do is break the tines. 😂 That's also why the root is breaking, you're twisting it off. I have one. It is a little bit of a pain, because you have to get it perfectly centered. But when you do, it's better than any of the others. The root comes out clean, with very little soil brought up with it, no hole left behind. One tip, pull up on the knob at the same time to keep a good grip on that root when you're pulling it out.

[@justinnernsuan4040]

Just stumbled on your video because I need some input on weed tools. Was thinking this guy looks familiar. Straightpipes!

[@SeerWS]

You know what's crazy, is I instantly recognized this guy's voice, and then looked at the photo and was like, holy shit, it's Yuri!,

[@JAYJAYJAY53]

What is the model number of that Fiskars tool ?

[@bobaverage]

Great comparison video. Was just wondering, if it would be worth using an area to remove plain soil plugs and then eject them into the weeded holes?

[@YuriTereshyn]

Maybe. I just pick the weed out

[@bobaverage]

@@YuriTereshyn I'm a woodworker. I can't help but want to make it more complicated 🤣

[@ALDOELTA]

does it work on weeds in gravel?

[@YuriTereshyn]

Probably

[@iAmSpyNz]

New dad here so I’ve been letting my lawn go but it’s so bad now it’s almost all weeds. Gardena seems like what I need but can’t seem to find any in stock :(

[@YuriTereshyn]

Ya sorry

[@criticalbruv]

holes are good for airating your lawn anyway. overtime those holes fill in again and your dirt becomes more fertile.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Ya but what if the other weeds blow into those holes lol

[@luisasantosmartinez7119]

Would you recommend any of these for rocks/gravel? I live in the desert 😭

[@skills47]

Best one in our op: is Spear & Jackson 4854WP Mechanical Weed Puller

[@papyrifer]

Could you add in your reviews how long the handles are? Bending over a short-handled tool negates a bit the advantage of standing up, especially for taller people. Thanks for the review!

[@cxkelly]

Great video,,,but I can't find the Alterra Weed pulling tool anywhere! Costco's, Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace hardware doesn't have it online either.......Help! I want to buy the one that won the test!! Thanks!

[@tonyzhu403]

Own the Fiskars, to be honest, not a fan. Might improve my game this year.

[@nissanlove]

Yuri, have you tried any of these on quack grass?

[@YuriTereshyn]

No

[@melherd4672]

Great analysis! Keep up these reviews.

[@dmikemike]

Have you tried the Corona Weed Slayer from home depot/ lowes?

[@Retalak2]

I have a pretty nice weed pulling tool. His name is Roberto and I'm not sure where he gets that shit, but God damn is it good.

[@noahbelveal2198]

I got the Fiskars 4 prong tool and it worked great but broke due to rocky soil and tough weeds. I see that the part which broke on my tool is actually metal (instead of plastic) on the 3 prong version. Can anyone tell me if it is sufficiently sturdy for tough use?

[@MyRocx]

I'm so confused. I was like, this looks like Yuri from Straight pipes. Cars and weeders, I guess you do it all. Keep it up!

[@YuriTereshyn]

Just cars and gardening lol

[@TorontoRealEstateAgent]

Amazing Yuri! Thank you sooo much for testing out all of these weed pulling tools and for putting together such a helpful video 🙏🏼😊👌🏼 Thanks to your help, I just purchased the Gardena online! Can't wait for it to arrive 🥹

[@robofurious]

this was awesome. thanks for the review

[@drewsquickfix]

Dude to do a video on a weed puller you need grass that has weeds comon???

[@YuriTereshyn]

Yes. My neighbours have lots of dandelions

[@ClaireGiles-cp2wj]

My weeds are to big what can I use

[@hikgerguy1234]

What about Grandpa's weeder? That seems to do a great job going by videos I've watched.

[@YuriTereshyn]

I tested it out in the next weed pulling video. It did poorly

[@boyshanks]

Great video and right on time for me! Two questions 1) do you think any of these would work better if I wet the ground first? 2) After pulling out the weed would it help to spray dandelion weed killer in the hole? Thanks From what I can see, if precision is required it’s a fail 😂😂. Thanks so much 👍

[@YuriTereshyn]

I assume weed killer in the ground would help and yes with wet ground!

[@boyshanks]

@@YuriTereshyn Thanks for your reply 👍👍

[@saravanprathi6956]

Such a detailed video!!

[@MavidG]

What about off grass tools?

[@YuriTereshyn]

What does that mean

[@MavidG]

@@YuriTereshyn Desert landscape weeds basically. I don’t need to worry about grass around the weed, just removing the weed fast, bc there’s a lot of tufts of grass I gotta get out bc they’re dead and it’s a fire hazard, my landlord is concerned of.

[@lifematch]

Where to buy gardena in canada?

[@YuriTereshyn]

Try Amazon?

[@maryquigley3271]

I picture your two neighbors competing to see whose tools better

[@skully70]

You are worried about the holes, yet many people pay to aerate their lawn once a year.

[@mtotheatothedoubled]

Where can you get the Gardena in canada?

[@YuriTereshyn]

Amazon link in description. Should be in stock soon I think

[@mtotheatothedoubled]

@@YuriTereshyn 👑

[@samuelhenry9959]

I like the stand up tool😊

[@mdouglasinc]

I like these to not hv to bend down, but it seems like a dream for gophers I am premaking them holes 😅

[@joop2295]

I bought the Fiskar's, it broke within a few days. €50 down the drain....

[@IndependentThinker74]

Radius Garden 205 PRO is the best. please review

[@YuriTereshyn]

That does not look like it’ll work.

[@IndependentThinker74]

@@YuriTereshyn I have the hand held version and it works great

[@heikogao]

I found the best tool is my hand. You need to have full grip of all leaves it has grown, thumb and index fingers at the root, then pull slowly. Most cases you get full root out if the pulling time is longer than 7 seconds.

[@jimralston4789]

The main selling point is that these tools keep you from having to bend over and exert a lot of energy. Pulling by hand is exhausting and backbreaking labor if you have a full lawn of weeds.

[@wam44]

Where is Grandpa's? LOL I am trying to decide between grandpa and Fisker I will see how much ro costco one is. thanks for the reviews...

[@YuriTereshyn]

Right here. I didn’t like it kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH2UqGZrbpl1a80si=YPhxZZFVAqzH7s6d

[@THE-Ayala5090]

@yuriTereshyn I have gone through two Fiskars weed tools. South Texas crab grass held strong and I literally broke the plastic using the leverage . . . .SMH

[@YuriTereshyn]

Shhhhhhheeeeeeeee

[@kkedarpp]

Yuvi, I recognize your voice from the car review channel…!!

[@lahummer5759]

The hard part is finding the gardena online or in person.

[@YuriTereshyn]

🥲

[@RickSanchez1520]

My fiskars broke like after the 3rd use. It has a plastic component to hold the pincers which breaks very easily. Stay away from that one if you can.

[@meraltopcu3262]

I got Gardena and the top part broke the first time I used it. The company did not return my email yet.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Damn actually? Send me a photo on insta @yuritereshyn

[@edmundohillary]

Does this work on crabgrass?

[@YuriTereshyn]

Not sure. Probably

[@mzunnurain]

Use a large kitchen fork for crabgrass. Stab spin pull.

[@UnexpectedTokens]

god damn i was researching weedpullers and watched the entire video without realizing it's yuri lol.... The Straight Pullers!

[@YuriTereshyn]

Heh

[@michaelkeiser]

randomly clicked this video and was like "this dude's voice sounds so familiar..." then saw who it was 😂

[@somuchdirt74]

Got the Gardena. Like the build quality and works well. Major downside is leaving holes. Dandelions took over my yard. I was convinced I needed a tool but you really don’t. I find it’s better just to quickly pull them by hand. Don’t spend more than 2 seconds trying to pull one up. Most times roots come with it. If dandelion snaps no big deal, you can get it next time or use tool. The weed puller is great to use on the stubborn ones.

[@Professorkek]

Thanks man. This is really useful information.

[@dalef4351]

Forgot the Weed Popper from 10 years ago for big weeds

[@gregmeissner9960]

Excellent video

[@NOT_A_TOP_FAN]

15 min in mentions relationship with Gardena... Video seemed a value add until then. Hard to find non monetized vids anymore....

[@YuriTereshyn]

Watch part 2. The Scott’s one does pretty much just as good for only $20 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH2UqGZrbpl1a80si=MPSA7dyuM8zTw-aY

[@Kebabayeb]

So I because I live a rock and roll lifestyle at 9:30 pm on a Saturday opened YT and searched for weed puller reviews and clicked on the first video without seeing who it’s from. Halfway through I this thinking “this guy really sounds like Yuri” 🤯🤯 No horse power and torque of any of them!!!

[@derrickchristopherson2649]

Thanks for this video!

[@WalkerOne]

Great video.

[@sheldonm]

Hand tools are the best. The stand up weeding tools will snap the roots.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Naw. The hand tools snap the root too