Save Your Aching Back with Amazon’s Best-Selling Stand-Up Garden Tools

Most of them are on sale now for Labor Day.

Are your overgrown perennial beds stressing you out? Or, are the weeds in your vegetable garden finally taking over? We know—you spent most of summer playing in the sun (as you should), so now it’s time to tame the weeds and cut the overgrowth to fully enjoy the fruits of your labor (quite literally) well into the fall. And it’s not too late in the season to treat yourself to a new garden tool, either. 

A good weeder, a sharp lopper, or an all-in-one hori hori turns a daunting task into an enjoyable pastime. Gift yourself one of Amazon’s best-selling garden tools, and then make some time to reconnect with your garden. After all, it is harvest season!

Amazon’s Best-Selling Gardening Tools for Labor Day

• Grampa’s Weeder—The Original Stand-Up Weed Puller Tool, $40 (was $45)
• Fiskars 4-Claw Stand-Up Weeder, $49 (was $62)
• Papa’s Tools Stand-Up Weed Puller Tool, $35 (was $50)
• DonSail Fruit Picker Telescoping Pole Tool with Basket, $20
• Rexbeti 11-Inch Heavy Duty Folding Saw, $19 (was $23
• Velcro Brand One-Wrap Reusable Garden Ties, $7
• Fiskars Ergo Garden Trowel, $9 (was $13) 
• Fiskars 46-Inch Steel Square Garden Spade Shovel, $34
• Grebstk Crack Weeder Crevice Weeding Tool, $13 (was $14
• Fiskars 28-Inch Power-Lever Garden Bypass Lopper, $25 (was $39) 
• Nisaku Hori Hori Namibagata Japanese Weeding Knife, $15 (was $29)
• DonSail Scuffle Garden Hula Hoe Tool, $17 with coupon (was $20)
• WilFiks 15-Inch Chopping Hatchet Axe, $15 (was $22)
• Walensee Metal Spike Lawn Aerator, $32 
• Grenebo 9-Piece Gardening Tool Set With Storage Tote, $34 ($42) 

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Grampa’s Weeder—The Original Stand-Up Weed Puller Tool

$45

$40

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Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could weed your entire garden without assuming the backbreaking position of hunching over? Now you can with Grampa’s Weeder. This original stand-up weeding tool features an old-school design that has been around since 1913. It’s also  Better Homes & Gardens’ favorite stand-up weeder. The specialized tip and 45-inch-long bamboo handle mean no more resorting to a hand weeder or pitchfork to get the job done. Simply center the tool directly over the weed, press it firmly into the ground using the footpad, and then lean the handle towards the footpad. This action allows the forked tip to pinch the root for prompt removal. 

And we all know the best time to pull weeds—after a rain or watering, of course! Grandpa’s Weeder is great for tackling weeds in soft soil, as also found during our testing process. Shoppers agree, with one five-star reviewer calling this tool “pretty impressive,” but noted this fact, saying she had to water her dry, rocky soil before use, then it worked perfectly. She added, “I am 76 and leaning over to pull these weeds is not an option…I purposefully bought the branded named tool, and I am glad that I did.”

Fiskars 4-Claw Stand-Up Weeder

$62

$49

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This tried-and-true Fiskars weeder has four serrated claws that stay sharp, even with heavy use. It features an easy-eject handle that dislodges weeds after being pulled up—no need to bend down and clean out the claw. The offset ergonomic handle at the end of a 36-inch shaft offers some leverage on tough invasive weeds, too, like thistle and dandelions. There’s even a  foot platform that engages the claws around the root before removal. One Amazon shopper calls it “the best weeder made,” as they used it to pull approximately 50 gallons of dandelion weeds.

Papa’s Tools Stand-Up Weed Puller Tool

$50

$35

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Papa’s tool features a three-claw design, ergonomic handle, and quick-release mechanism that clears the root from the claws. The shaft on this tool, however, is 43 inches long, making it suitable for taller gardeners. It works wonderfully in garden beds and lawns, but it also tackles weeds in gravel areas, driveways, and dry, tough soil thanks to its heavy-duty foot platform. Plus, the soft-feel grip and its retractable spring provide users both comfort and control when tackling their weeds. One Amazon reviewer saves this tool for their hard-to-pull weeds and noted, “The three jaws work well on mallow, which has roots often 18-inches, or more, deep…There hasn’t been a big one in my yard that this tool couldn’t handle.”

DonSail Fruit Picker Telescoping Pole Tool with Basket 

$20

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Not every gardener needs a bend-free wedding tool. Instead, some need to work in the vertical plane, harvesting fruit from above their heads. This DonSail Fruit Picker Pole is perfect for just that—and for picking apples (hooray for fall!), oranges, lemons, and even avocados. Simply adjust the telescoping pole to your desired length (it extends to 65 inches), situate the claw head around the fruit’s stem, and then twist to release the fruit into the basket. With such a long extension, this tool eliminates the need to use a ladder on uneven ground, adding to its safety. 

One shopper went as far as to say that this tool “completely transformed” the way they harvest. “With an extendable pole, I can effortlessly access fruits that are located high up in the branches, eliminating the need for ladders or precarious climbing,” shared one five-star reviewer. “This not only ensures my safety, but also protects the integrity of the tree and its delicate branches.” 

Having the right tools can truly make a difference in your gardening experience, and shoppers are passionate about sharing their knowledge and favorites. For more best-sellers from Amazon, vouched by many avid gardeners themselves, keep reading below. 

Rexbeti 11-Inch Heavy Duty Folding Saw

$23

$19

Buy on Amazon

Velcro Brand One-Wrap Reusable Garden Ties

$7

Buy on Amazon

Fiskars Ergo Garden Trowel

$13

$9

Buy on Amazon

Fiskars 46-Inch Steel Square Garden Spade Shovel 

$30

Buy on Amazon

Grebstk Crack Weeder Crevice Weeding Tool

$14

$13

Buy on Amazon

Fiskars 28-Inch Power-Lever Garden Bypass Lopper

$39

$25

Buy on Amazon

Nisaku Hori Hori Namibagata Japanese Weeding Knife

$39

$15

Buy on Amazon

DonSail Scuffle Garden Hula Hoe Tool 

$20

$17

Buy on Amazon

WilFiks 15-Inch Chopping Hatchet Axe

$22

$15

Buy on Amazon

Walensee Metal Spike Lawn Aerator 

$32

Buy on Amazon

Grenebo 9-Piece Gardening Tool Set With Storage Tote 

$42

$34

Buy on Amazon

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