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This lightweight gadget will help you cultivate the grass without bending down

Like mopping the floors or destroying a pile of garbage, weeding your lawn is no fun. But once it’s over, you can feel it so satisfying. Whether you’re striving for golf course perfection or just want to keep crabgrass from taking over, weeding is key, but you can make this dreaded task easier. The Walensee Weed Puller is the best-selling handheld weeder on Amazon that can be used standing up – yes, without bending or crouching on your hands and knees – and it’s only $30.

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Remove weeds in three simple steps: press, twist and pull.

$30 at Amazon

Over 5,000 Amazon customers have given the Walensee Weed Puller five stars. One buyer even called it “the stand-up weeder’s sports car – fast, light and fun.” Well, let’s analyze it, shall we?

For starters, it only weighs 1 pound, so it’s really light enough to maneuver around the yard with ease. It has a 39-inch handle with three 2.75-inch diameter steel claw-like teeth at the bottom. Simply place the tines over the weeds you want to root out, press the pedal, rotate the device 360°, and then pull it back up to remove the offending plant. We suggest keeping a bucket or bag nearby to dispose of the pulled weeds, but throwing them away is just as easy as pulling them out. Press the button on the top of the device to release the weed and move on to the next one.

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It’s easy to remove pesky crabgrass, dandelion, thistle and more without even having to bend down. (Getty)

Some TikTokers have been posting videos using the Walensee Weed Puller tool, raving about how easy it is to use. However, some also mentioned that it leaves small holes in the ground. They can be filled with a small amount of soil or left – this provides more air, water and nutrients for the grass that grows Is should be there.

“I would recommend this weeding tool to absolutely everyone! Just dip them into the ground, twist them a few times and pull them out. Phew, the weeds are gone,” said one impressed Amazon customer. “It leaves quite a large hole, but it also aerates the lawn. Bonus! Seriously, it makes weeding almost enjoyable and very easy. It works on the lawn and also in rock beds.”

“I’m impressed. I removed over 100 dandelions in less than two hours,” said another. “You don’t have to assemble anything, I didn’t read the instructions. Just push, twist and lift. A spring-loaded release mechanism instantly pops the dandelion and sprouts its root. It was the most satisfying activity I had done at home in a long time. “

If you have weeds that need pulling, you can hire a professional gardener — or for $30, do it yourself in an afternoon with a Walensee weed puller. Hey, you can even enjoy the satisfaction of making a clean, green lawn yourself.

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“I have back problems and bending down to pull weeds just isn’t an option,” said one reviewer. “I was very skeptical about this tool until I used it. … It’s so simple”.

$30 at Amazon

The reviews cited above reflect the latest versions at the time of publication.

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