LET’S face it, spending hours on end pulling up weeds in your garden is unlikely to be at the top of your to-do list.
But what if we were to tell you there’s a super easy way you can get rid of them in an instant? Well, you’re in luck!
That’s because Asda shoppers have been racing to their nearest branch to snap up a £2 bargain buy that they say does just that.
Wojciech Malchrzycki took to money-saving Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK and praised the handy ‘Hand Weeder‘ which he snapped up in a bid to get rid of his pesky weeds once and for all.
Alongside the post, he penned: “ASDA Hand Weeder £2 is amazing stuff – highly recommended.”
Many were eager to know exactly how it worked, with one gardening guru helpfully explaining: “For those asking how to use it:
“Push the prong/fork end into the root system, then use the arched part as a lever.”
It wasn’t long before impressed social media users who were eager to save both time and money on the arduous gardening chore raced to the comments section.
ASDA Hand Weeder £2 is amazing stuff – highly recommended
Wojciech Malchrzycki
“We need one of these,” wrote one person who tagged a friend.
Another also tagged a pal and noted: “Our favourite tool!”
Meanwhile, a third added: “Well if it’s that good having one would have saved me 3.5 hours of weeding at my allotment.”
And it’s not the first time in recent weeks that Asda shoppers have been sent into a frenzy over the £2 tool.
Fabulous previous told how a man named Gary Norman branded it “the best £2 I have spent!“
Addressing his social media followers in a post shared to TikTok (@itsgarynorman), he urges: “If you’ve got weeds in your lawn like me, you need to run to Asda immediately.”
He then proceeds to demonstrate exactly how simple the gadget is to use.
Tackling the first weed he comes across in his garden, he then angles the end of the hand weeder into the soil, before explaining that you then need to twist it 360 degrees to pull the full root out.
The Sun's Gardening Editor, Veronica Lorraine, has shared the tasks you should take this month.
Stake out leggy perennials
With all the dramatic weather we’ve been having, it’s definitely time to stake out your leggy perennials (the ones that come back every year). Heavy rain and growth spurts, can make them collapse and flop.
Picking out the slugs and snails
Hopefully as we move into summer they will do less damage as the plants get bigger. The best way is still to go out at night with a head torch to find them.
Pick elderflower heads
You can use them to make your own cordial, or add to cakes, champagne or even fry them in batter.
Get on top of weeds
It’s around now that weeds really ramp up in the garden, so keep on top of them with hoe-ing – or just the traditional ‘on your knees with a hand fork’. Try and avoid chemicals – remember weeds are just plants in the wrong place.
Up the mowing
You’ll need to mow your lawn weekly now – if you’ve got time, weed it beforehand as once you mow you chop off the leaves and its harder to see them.
Check on your tomatoes
Your tomato plants will need attention – water, feed and regularly and pinch out the sideshoots.
Chelsea Chop
There’s still time for the Chelsea Chop – plants like Rudbeckia’s, Asters, Penstemons, Sedums and other perennials can be cut back by a third to help them get a bit more bushy, and prolong the flowering period.
Sort out your tulips
If you can be bothered and have space – lift and story your tulip bulbs to ensure colour next Spring.
Deadheading your roses
Take them down to the first set of healthy leaves – which will ensure more flowers for longer.
Enjoy your space
Take some time to sit and enjoy your garden or outside space – it’s great for your mental health. Even just a few minutes a day can make a big difference.
As he shows how they can be removed in a matter of seconds, he enthuses: “Look at all them…took me two minutes! Incredible.”
Elsewhere, a woman named Amber also told how she was a fan of the £2 Asda buy.
She commented: “Find the weed, get in there and use this and it just pulls it right out – look at that mate! Banging!”
Alongside the post, Amber urged: “Honestly this is the best weed tool I’ve ever found and its only £2!! Don’t walk RUN to @Asda.”
