Lee Valley 耕耘機

After a wet spring these stainless tines cut through compacted soil like butter, and the rounded tips don't snag on established roots. The two-tine version is great for tight spots between perennials where a bigger tool won't fit.

The 3-tine cultivator has become my go-to for the raised beds — the stainless tines slice through clay soil way better than the old carbon steel one I had. The beechwood handle feels solid in the hand too, no wobble where it meets the tines.

The beechwood handle feels solid in hand and the rounded tines slide into soil without jarring my wrist. Wish the 3-tine version were a touch lighter for longer weeding sessions, but the weld quality is genuinely impressive.