Hand Hoe (carbon steel, coated) High-performance garden tool made from carbon steel with a protective coating. Designed for durability and heavy use; built to resist bending or breaking. Function: precise soil breaking, edging, and cultivating in beds and around plants. Steel Hoe (all-purpose) Solid steel construction for reliable home-gardening and small-scale agricultural tasks. Ideal for turning soil, removing weeds, and preparing planting rows. Compatibility: suitable for raised beds, vegetable plots, allotments, and home gardens. Balcony Hoe (metal, compact) Metal construction for long-lasting use in confined spaces. Sized and shaped for balcony and container gardening; works well in pots and planters. Function: loosening soil, removing weeds, and shaping small planting areas. Small Steel Hoe (portable, durable) Compact, lightweight steel design for easy transport and storage. Portable and durable for quick spot work, potted plants, and travel to community gardens. Function: targeted weeding, seedbed preparation, and transplanting assistance. Key benefits — why you need this set Durability: carbon steel and metal constructions stand up to frequent use and tougher soils. Precision: small and narrow blades let you work close to plants without damaging roots. Versatility: models cover full range of tasks from heavy soil turning to delicate pot work. Portability: compact options make it easy to carry tools between beds, balconies, and garden plots. Performance and usage notes Material: carbon steel and steel provide strength and edge retention; coated finish helps resist corrosion and sticking soil. Size and handling: choose the balcony or small steel hoe for tight spaces and potted plants; use the hand or steel hoe for larger beds and farm-style tasks. Maintenance: wipe clean after use, dry before storage; occasional light oiling will prolong life. Practical use scenarios 1) Balcony planting: use the balcony hoe to loosen potting mix, remove weeds from planters, and shape shallow seed furrows without damaging container walls. 2) Vegetable bed preparation: use the hand or steel hoe to break compacted rows, cultivate between seedlings, and create consistent planting trenches for carrots, lettuce, or beans. 3) Spot maintenance and transportable tasks: carry the small steel hoe to community garden plots or to different areas of a larger yard for quick weeding, transplanting small seedlings, and maintaining pathways. What makes these tools stand out Purpose-built for distinct tasks: each hoe model targets specific gardening needs from balcony containers to home and small-holding agriculture. Robust materials and protective coating enhance longevity and reliability. Compact and full-size options provide a matched set of tools for precise and heavy-duty gardening work. Package considerations Select the model that matches your primary need: compact metal hoes for containers and balconies, larger steel hoes for beds and fields. All models are designed for practical, everyday gardening use and straightforward maintenance.