Our Oscillating Hoe is made with a powder-coated steel frame and a spring steel blade that’s sharpened on both sides. The sharpened blade is heavy-duty and durable so it cuts through the thickest weeds. Similar in design to a hula hoe, scuffle hoe or stirrup hoe, the Oscillating Hoe has a hinged 20 degree action that allows you to cut weeds in both a forward and backward direction. The Oscillating Hoe is the perfect tool for weeding between garden rows. The spring steel blade provides a shallow cultivation that allows you to weed close to plants without damaging the feeder roots. The Oscillating Hoe is also a great garden tool for weed prevention. The best way to manage weeds in your garden is to provide a shallow cultivation before they appear. Weed control in a vegetable garden is a preventative practice, not a reactive one.