8 Top Stand Up Weed Pullers

Buying a Stand Up Weed Puller

A stand up weed puller is a garden tool that saves wear and tear on your back. No more bending over or crouching down to remove ground-blanketing clover, lawn-invading crabgrass or the base of wall-clinging ivy.

“Weeding gardens is backbreaking, time-consuming labor,” says Katie Dubow, a gardener, president of Garden Media Group and host for Cottage Farms on QVC. “As the summer wears on, it can start to feel like a never-ending process. The good news is there are ways to make weeding much easier on your body.”

What to look for in a stand up weed puller

• Weed-specific operation: Choose a tool specifically for the weeds you need to remove.
• Ergonomic design: Tools made to fit your natural body positions decrease the change of injury. “Look for a lightweight, ergonomic wood handle at least 50 inches long to reduce back strain,” Dubow says.
• Weight: Plastic is less durable, but lighter and easier to wield.
• Sturdiness: Weed pullers made of powder-coated steel with screws to hold parts together will last longer than other materials.
• Helpful features. Things like telescoping handles, foot pedals and easy-release buttons make weeding less tedious.