I've had quite a bit of success transplanting weeds in my yard. If you have a plant that's blown in and taken root, but is in the wrong place (like on a path, that you want to keep trimmed) dig it up and move it to a place that makes more sense. Just make note of the conditions that it was thriving in (sunny spot, acidic soil under the fir tree, etc.) and move it to someplace similar. Most native plants transplant well, and carry on as if not much happened. In this way, I've groomed my yard into a low-maintenance, self-organizing ecosystem.
@GiveitaGrow4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I do the same thing, thats how many of our wildflowers started :)
@marycollins82156 жыл бұрын
My dad's large lot was adjacent to a golf course in the midwest, it had been around since the mid-1800's so that was the tool he issued me to cut weeds in his lawn. I don't have turf in our NC lawn because he was a lawn fanatic and I prefer ground covers or other options in our bird and pollinator habitat.
@therrienmichael086 жыл бұрын
My father had one with an actual golf handle.
@funguynstc7 жыл бұрын
Another use for a grass whip is cleaning out gutters. If you have a heavy layer of compacted debris in your gutter and its taking to long to clean them by hand. Because sometimes when cleaning gutters, you're only able to get just a handful out at a time. Take a grass whip like the one in the video, turn it over, line the blade up with the inside of the gutter, start the tip of the blade under the debris and just pull back, lift up a little, and twist the handle to lift the layer of packed debris up and out of the gutter. After you're done, you will have 4-5 feet long lengths of debris instead of just small handfuls laying on the ground to pick up.
@GiveitaGrow7 жыл бұрын
I might just try that next time I have to clean the gutters, what a great idea, thanks!
@688landerson6 жыл бұрын
had these for generations in Africa - slightly greater angle on it so you can work further away from your body. There it's called a 'slasher.'
@GiveitaGrow6 жыл бұрын
Slasher, cool name, and such a useful tool!
@jerem06214 жыл бұрын
Looks like this is in the Shire! Beautiful area!
@GiveitaGrow4 жыл бұрын
The woods, the fields... little rivers.
@dondecaire65342 жыл бұрын
You can sharpen these but be careful you can also ruin them. I had one that was in my family for 40 years and it worked like a charm until the metal fatigue got too much for it. Make sure you get one that has a solid shaft not tubular steel it will bend. I have all the noisy gear but it's nice to go out and use this and not disturb others.
@GiveitaGrow2 жыл бұрын
Great insight. A flat shaft would definitely withstand stronger lateral forces, thats good thinkin.
@notoverlyacerbic95743 жыл бұрын
"You wanna wack em back so they don't drop their seed everywhere" that's acually true..
@ChopsticksDIYGarden7 жыл бұрын
Interesting tool. I've never seen it before. Good practice to become a golfer. :)
@GiveitaGrow7 жыл бұрын
It is sometimes called Grandpa's weed wacker. I love it when it sounds like a golf club (5:25)
@largefamilyruralliving74346 жыл бұрын
Golf club with a steak knife, 😂 nice tips tho. Bout to go out and find ours and cut some weeds down.
@GiveitaGrow6 жыл бұрын
Still one of my favorite tools, I always pick them up at garage sales when I see them.
@Butterflyneverlands6 жыл бұрын
Dandelions and common plantain are amazing food
@GiveitaGrow6 жыл бұрын
Growing both as ground cover in my garden :)
@boogiedaniels7 жыл бұрын
and no strings to change....
@GiveitaGrow7 жыл бұрын
Yep, and I've never had to sharpen the blade.
@RaraAvis20254 жыл бұрын
Where gonna try to avoid , my yard is bring on the pain and blades get it down lol
@TicTocRobotSnot4 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend this for trimming longer grass around the mailbox, trees ... or is there something better?
@GiveitaGrow4 жыл бұрын
They dont do great near objects because they can damage your fence/pole, or leave some grass behind. But it will work if you are careful.
@desmondehoppie47582 жыл бұрын
Great
@glockman1727ak475 жыл бұрын
I got one a pawn shop for $5. hope to do things the more natural way.
@GiveitaGrow5 жыл бұрын
Nice! I think you you find it very useful.
@glockman1727ak475 жыл бұрын
@@GiveitaGrow I used it for a bit yesterday. it is a lot of work. But I will keep at it.
@judyparker84593 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! A kind old neighbor, no longer with us, gave me one of these long ago but I never used it. I now have more garden than grass, not worth getting the old stinky mower out for, and I too don't want something requiring gas, cords, or ridiculous cost. But the little I have needs to be trimmed down some way, so I'm definitely getting this out and giving it a try. Just one question: does it need occasional sharpening at all? Using a small round or curved file perhaps? Or is it just the strength of the swing that matters most. Thanks again!
@kothedarek7 жыл бұрын
Sure looks relaxing.
@GiveitaGrow7 жыл бұрын
I always look forward to the next time the weeds get a little too tall.
@Serenadesong5 жыл бұрын
Can you use it to trim around areas (like near a fence or around rocks)? Just curious. Would like to have a weed wacker tool that isn't electric or gas.
@GiveitaGrow5 жыл бұрын
Not really, unless you want to risk scratching your rocks/fence. This is good for trail edges and open areas mostly.
@earthangel25242 ай бұрын
What is a good brand?
@davidturner70404 жыл бұрын
Hey bubba cut those blades down. I use one tapered and 4 inches long. I use it as a gancho with machete, and it's fast cuts Johnson grass like butter
@jennyferakers21232 жыл бұрын
Would I be able to make these at home as like a diy possibly?
@GiveitaGrow2 жыл бұрын
Sure, you could probably make your own, just be carefull!
@Snowiesphotography7 жыл бұрын
What about visiting the Amish?? They would probably have some cool tools you could use ;) (But I guess only if you live near some >
@GiveitaGrow7 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid if I visited I would never come back ;)
@robrob70114 жыл бұрын
Where can these tools be found to purchase??
@GiveitaGrow4 жыл бұрын
I get them at garage sales some times, but they do sell them at some home improvement stores and you can always look online.
@robrob70114 жыл бұрын
@@GiveitaGrow Thank you!! I definitely could use one!
@brianbrandt80605 жыл бұрын
Looks like a city/suburban boy finding a farmers tool