Manual Weedwacker (Grass Whip) Quiet, Relaxing, Exercise

[@morganahoff2242]

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.

[@GiveitaGrow]

Nice! I do the same thing, thats how many of our wildflowers started :)

[@marycollins8215]

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.

[@therrienmichael08]

My father had one with an actual golf handle.

[@funguynstc]

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.

[@GiveitaGrow]

I might just try that next time I have to clean the gutters, what a great idea, thanks!

[@688landerson]

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.'

[@GiveitaGrow]

Slasher, cool name, and such a useful tool!

[@jerem0621]

Looks like this is in the Shire! Beautiful area!

[@GiveitaGrow]

The woods, the fields... little rivers.

[@dondecaire6534]

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.

[@GiveitaGrow]

Great insight. A flat shaft would definitely withstand stronger lateral forces, thats good thinkin.

[@notoverlyacerbic9574]

"You wanna wack em back so they don't drop their seed everywhere" that's acually true..

[@ChopsticksDIYGarden]

Interesting tool. I've never seen it before. Good practice to become a golfer. :)

[@GiveitaGrow]

It is sometimes called Grandpa's weed wacker. I love it when it sounds like a golf club (5:25)

[@largefamilyruralliving7434]

Golf club with a steak knife, 😂 nice tips tho. Bout to go out and find ours and cut some weeds down.

[@GiveitaGrow]

Still one of my favorite tools, I always pick them up at garage sales when I see them.

[@Butterflyneverlands]

Dandelions and common plantain are amazing food

[@GiveitaGrow]

Growing both as ground cover in my garden :)

[@boogiedaniels]

and no strings to change....

[@GiveitaGrow]

Yep, and I've never had to sharpen the blade.

[@RaraAvis2025]

Where gonna try to avoid , my yard is bring on the pain and blades get it down lol

[@TicTocRobotSnot]

Would you recommend this for trimming longer grass around the mailbox, trees ... or is there something better?

[@GiveitaGrow]

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.

[@desmondehoppie4758]

Great

[@glockman1727ak47]

I got one a pawn shop for $5. hope to do things the more natural way.

[@GiveitaGrow]

Nice! I think you you find it very useful.

[@glockman1727ak47]

@@GiveitaGrow I used it for a bit yesterday. it is a lot of work. But I will keep at it.

[@judyparker8459]

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!

[@kothedarek]

Sure looks relaxing.

[@GiveitaGrow]

I always look forward to the next time the weeds get a little too tall.

[@Serenadesong]

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.

[@GiveitaGrow]

Not really, unless you want to risk scratching your rocks/fence. This is good for trail edges and open areas mostly.

[@earthangel2524]

What is a good brand?

[@davidturner7040]

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

[@jennyferakers2123]

Would I be able to make these at home as like a diy possibly?

[@GiveitaGrow]

Sure, you could probably make your own, just be carefull!

[@Snowiesphotography]

What about visiting the Amish?? They would probably have some cool tools you could use ;) (But I guess only if you live near some >

[@GiveitaGrow]

I'm afraid if I visited I would never come back ;)

[@robrob7011]

Where can these tools be found to purchase??

[@GiveitaGrow]

I get them at garage sales some times, but they do sell them at some home improvement stores and you can always look online.

[@robrob7011]

@@GiveitaGrow Thank you!! I definitely could use one!

[@brianbrandt8060]

Looks like a city/suburban boy finding a farmers tool

[@espark1089]

Why?