This Affordable Tool Could Be A Game Changer For Weed Control - What Do Reviews Say?

Weeds don't wait, and neither should you when it comes to banishing them from your lawn. But if you're tired of getting an achy back from pulling those weeds by hand, you'll be happy to know that there is a garden tool making waves in backyards everywhere, and reviewers can't stop talking about it. It's the Corona Tools Extended Reach 7-Tine rake.

So what's so great about it? Well, the Corona Extended Reach weighs 1.6 lbs, which seems light enough for easy handling, but heavy enough for long-term use thanks to its steel construction. Its ComfortGel handle may be just what you need to reduce the hand fatigue that commonly accompanies weed pulling. Many users loved the fact that the rake also comes with a 36-inch reach handle for added balance. A good portion of reviewers also commented on its 7-tine head, which is wide enough to grab large common garden weeds and easily remove them from the soil.

Let's face it, sometimes you don't want to use weed killers or pay a landscaper to get rid of them. In which case, this slim but sturdy tool, (which resembles a wider, forked garden hoe) just may do the trick. So, before you head out to the lawn for another tiring weed-pulling session, check out the specs on this handy garden gem and see what reviewers are saying about it. Who knows, it may become your go-to choice for garden tasks, allowing you to repurpose your old rake for something creative around the house. 

The Corona rake has an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon and 4.7 out of 5 stars on HomeDepot.com. Many users noted the rake's easy-to-hold handle and its sturdy head — with many pointing out that it's great for small gardening tasks. Several users loved the rake's durability, and the length that prevents them from having to bend over physically. Overall, users seem to like this rake, with one satisfied Home Depot reviewer stating, "Great little rake as I have used it to clear weeds around 7000 newly planted trees!"

It's also worth noting that a lot of reviewers commended the rake's versatility. Quite a few mentioned how the rake is not only great for getting rid of weeds, but that it's also great for other tasks such as uprooting rocks, spreading mulch, and leveling new gravel. So, it seems this handy little rake can be a convenient multi-purpose tool for homeowners and gardeners with both small and large outdoor spaces to manage. The price point of the tool also seemed to be in line with what users expect to pay, considering its quality and utility — and that's always good to know.

Though the rake has mostly positive reviews, it does have its share of negative ones. On both the Amazon and Home Depot sites, some reviewers refer to the rake as "little" and stated it was simply "too short" for extensive gardening tasks. There were a lot of complaints that the short length led to extensive bending, which caused back pain.

It also seems the name of the rake was a bit confusing, as many users expected it to have an additional 30 inches of reach extension, in addition to its current length. However, the rake is not adjustable and its entire reach is 36 inches, making it shorter than your average long-arm rake, which is anywhere from about 60 or more inches in length. Overall, it seems this short arm rake, while of great quality, does fall a bit short (literally and figuratively) for a small percentage of reviewers, especially for taller individuals or those who prefer longer tools for their weeding tasks.