Invasive Weeds Removal with a Hammer

Invasive weeds have tough roots, usually down deep and spread widely. Invasive weeds from the grass family are especially troublesome. They come back after poisoning, are stronger after mowing, and pretty much the only way to be rid of them is to pull them up by the roots, but it's hard to get them out, because their root system is so extensive and deep.

Use a hammer and your problems are solved!

First, be sure to choose a hammer with a metal handle. The wooden handle ones can become loose and the hammer head may come off. Also, be sure you have selected a claw hammer, not a solid head mallet-style hammer.

To remove invasive weeds with a hammer, simply flip the hammer over backwards and use the claw part to pull out the weeds. By using the hammer, you can sit comfortably on the ground, be closer to the weeds for a better view of their roots to be sure you get them all, and get a strong close grip, as compared to a hoe where you are further away and are mostly scraping off the top layer of plant matter, but not really pulling the invasive weeds completely out of the ground.

You can also use the hammer to loosen the soil and remove rocks to make it easier for the plants you want to get established.

A hammer is a great garden tool!