Monday, May 24, 2021

Do you Hori Hori? by Vicky Spelman

Courtesy: Garrett Wade Tools

Do you Hori Hori?  Sounds like a dance doesn't it, but it is a great garden tool.  

The Hori Hori (literal Japanese translation 'dig dig') is a versatile tool that does the work of several tools.  The pointed blade and beveled shape work as a garden spade while the serrated edge can be used as a garden knife for sod cutting, edging, dividing perennials, slashing, pruning, harvesting and sawing.  Perfect for weeding, transplanting, and cutting open fertilizer bags.  

Courtesy: GardenBeast

The blade is usually 7-8 inches long, small enough to carry around for a number of garden chores.  Some have a sheath to protect the edges and making them easy to attach to your gardening clothes.  Some of the Hori Hori have a ruler on one side, which would make it handy for planting bulbs.  

Got your Hori Hori ready?