Reviews of our Grub Hoe from 2019 to 2020
A grubbing hoe (also called a grub hoe) is mainly used to dig and till the soil. It will also chop through sod to break it up and allow removal
We have been selling these Grub Hoes since we opened in 2007, and they have always been the number one customer favorite.
This page of Ratings and Reviews covers the years from 2019 through 2020. Click here to see newer
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I ordered the 6" grub hoe mainly to remove soil around our two sides of our old vertical log house, so the ground slopes away from the house and the water from the steel roof flows away from it instead of towards it. The grub hoe seems well-made and works great. Much more efficient than just a shovel. Wish I had had it when I was digging garden beds in our gravely soil years ago. The snow is starting to accumulate now but I'll get lots more use out of it next spring. Thanks!
Steve G from MI 10/24/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Keith from GA 10/18/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Well made worth the money. Grub hoe is nice and hefty and the long handle gives good leverage for efficient soil churn.
JW from CA 10/16/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Was looking for a grub hoe. Found several suppliers online. The 6-inch version from EasyDigging seemed to be the best match for a solid, long-lasting, durable, and larger grub hoe. At this point I have only used the hoe to do benching during trail maintenance for the Licking Park District. I let the Volunteer Coordinator use the tool, and she was thrilled with it. I highly recommend this tool from EasyDigging. I am looking forward to future trail benching and trenching projects.
JackL from OH 10/16/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Good grub hoes, it would be better if they had come with the edge started instead of an hour to get them ready for use. I like the hoes and they work well in the field. Good balance and the cut off plants easily.
Pail from ND 10/16/2020
Rating = 4 / 5 See Review
Greg from WA 9/17/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
The quality of these products are great. I ordered a grub hoe and a spade. The hoe is my favorite, it replaced those old cruddy ones that were poorly maintained that I was using. It's a heavy head, but it makes short work of weeding and breaking up new beds. It doesn't take long to sharpen and it holds a nice edge. I was missing the aluminum wedge which secures the head, but customer service was good and quickly sent the piece I needed.
Jayrod from WI 9/16/2020
Rating = 4 / 5 See Review
Received the product on time. The 6 inch grub hoe works great, it actually is easy to dig with compared to another hoe i have but is not as wide. I used it to dig a trench to lay down rigid pipe for rain water diversion and was very happy with how quickly i was able to do it. The width is also perfect for the 4 inch pipe. Highly recommended if you plan on digging trenches or any other landscape work requiring digging.
Pete from VA 9/16/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Very awesome products. I bought a broad fork, a grape hoe and a grub hoe. They are already being used and I couldn't be happier with the products and service. Thank you!
Anthony Musselman from FL 9/16/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Everybody should own this tool. Now that I own the Grub hoe, when I see people use a standard shovel or hoe to dig I feel sorry for them. It makes me what to grab my Grub hoe and give them a demo of the tool. Clearing weed filled beds is a breeze. You just have to lightly dig to remove the weeds. The construction of the tool is first. I know I'm pouring it on thick right now with the compliments, but this is something you will want to have in your collection forever. P.S., believe me or don't believe me, that's up to you. I never review anything. This is the first review of a product or tool I have given in over a decade.
Carson from MD 8/22/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Jackie from FL 8/20/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I already bought the 6" grub hoe and decided to go back for the 4 incher. To get free shipping I also bought a long handle spade. The spade is heavier duty than I think I really needed, but will probably last a lifetime. I was really excited about the 4" grub hoe, and it is a great tool. However I don't regret the 6" hoe at all, because when it comes to hacking through tough earth, roots, etc., the extra 50% weight of the big hoe makes a big difference. I also asked customer service about special ordering a post hole digger, but that kind of petered out.
direct_sunlight from IL 8/18/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Lubbin my grubbin hoe! This grub hoe is just the tool for clearing out tough weeds and small brush. Remember to get a file and keep your hoe sharp, it's too much like work using a dull tool. Found out about this company and tools from David the Good's You Tube channel. Next on my wish list are the grape hoe and the pointed hoe.
Bobby C from MS 8/18/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
This grub hoe is exactly the right tool for the job, in my case removing the extremely tough Bermuda grass from my yard. Heavy duty, it makes short work of sod busting. Highly recommend.
Carl from TX 8/18/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
George J from NJ 8/18/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I am very pleased with the utility and quality of the grub hoe, grape hoe, and sharpening file that I purchased. Information on the internet site was extensive, accurate, and very helpful. Shipping was reasonable and fast, which is notable and appreciated these days. The tool quality was outstanding. Two minor qualifications on the tool quality: the hoe handles could have been finished better - i.e, sanded smooth without varnish. That was the first thing that I did when I received them - sanded and treated with Linseed oil. Second, an initial, but not sharp, edge could have been put on the hoe blades just as a guide for further sharpening. Such an edge would have saved me time and given me more confidence with my additional sharpening. However, I was greatly pleased, even surprised, at how easily and quickly my major weeding was accomplished with the Easy-Digging hoes. Thank you!
Michael K. from WA 8/18/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Would have preferred the traditional handle , larger at one end.
Grant from UT 8/18/2020
Rating = 3 / 5 See Review
This company has a great product and did a superb job of processing my order and quickly shipping it to me. I was excited to use the product and it did not disappoint. Now I look for projects around my property so that I can use my grub and grape hoes. Its actually better than advertised and I one of my neighbors took one look at me using it and ordered one for himself. You absolutely will not be disappointed with the quality and value of these hoes. They are great!!!!
Richard from WA 7/24/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
RB from TX 7/23/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Picked up a grub hoe from easydigging. Easy order and quick delivery. Used the grub hoe to rip up a significant area of sod in my yard. The hoe is nicely weighted and cuts through the bermudagrass roots easily. Without this tool, probably would have needed power tools like a sod cutter. Thanks easydigging for a quality product.
Ejay from CA 7/22/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
The EasyDigging 4" grub hoe is an extremely well built garden tool! Well finished hardwood handle, heavy duty cast iron head, well made and easy to install wedge and it also comes with a very good set of instructions that make assembly a painless, 2 minute task. My garden plot happens to be very dense clay and the grub hoe is very useful for tilling the surface and hacking out weeds without disturbing my vegetable plants.
Mitch from IL 7/21/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Love my 4 inch grub hoe. It's sturdy, sharp, feels heavy and real, works great. There was a little problem with the delivery, but as soon as Easy Digging got their supply stocked I got my tool. I think it was a bit pricey but if you are in a need of a tool that you'll use a lot it's well worthed. Recommend Easy Digging to all!
Zdravka from PA 7/21/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I ordered two tools, the heavy triangular hoe, which was GREAT. It was solid, heavy, and super-sharp, and is one of my favorite tools. The other was a grub hoe, which was also solid and heavy--built to last a lifetime. However, it was not sharp; in fact the end was so blunt that it's going to take massive work to sharpen it. Just using a file will require hours of work (which I haven't done yet). Once it's sharpened, I imagine that it will be as wonderful as the triangular one.
Kansas from KS 7/21/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
We are working a large field of pumpkins that tends to have large areas of quack grass and the tool I purchased was not right for that.
Mary from WI 7/21/2020
Rating = 4 / 5 See Review
The grub hoe is a very helpful gardening tool!
GrubHoeFan from NC 7/1/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I learned my lesson... stop buying tools at the big box stores and buy the tools the pro's use. There is a big difference in quality and effectiveness for the same money. LOVE the grub hoe!
Jeff from VA 6/24/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I've been gardening for almost 50 years, and the Grub Hoe is the best tool I've handled. It's well crafted, well balanced, and rock solid. Customer service was prompt and accurate.
Robert from CA 6/19/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I can out do a rototiller, the only thing i wasn't expecting was having to make/get a wedge for it
Don from PA 6/18/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I was looking for a tool to help me remove all of the grass in my backyard. I saw the grub hoe on you tube and thought it would be perfect with a little work. I found that Easy Digging was the only company who carried it and they were almost out. I placed the order and got it by the end of the week. It was a lot of work but the Grub Hoe was perfect for the job with the right amount of weight. Two full truckloads of grass after a week of 'chipping' and the job was complete. Great service.
Kelly from NM 6/17/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I have wanted a grub hoe for years but could not find just the right one until I found out about easy digging. Just for the record I love this tool. It is built like a tank or as I say bulletproof. The very first day I received it I put it to the test. In short order and without working myself to death I was able to dig a drainage ditch about six inches deep and 150 feet long. I am a man that is not afraid of a shovel so when I say it would have taken me four times longer to do this job with a shovel is no exaggeration. The old adage of where have you been all my life applies here I would say to anybody that has any reason to dig anything you need this tool. I regret not having it in my arsenal of dirt moving tools until now.
Paul Belczyk from WV 6/17/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I love the grub hoe and flat spade! I hat to remove a lot of grass and create a natural edge to my garden bed. These two tools mad this much easier!!
Brucr from IA 6/17/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Purchased a grub hoe, quick shipping, really solid quality. Thanks!
Anne S from MI 5/27/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Really love the heavy duty grub hoe and tine/tiller. For those of use who like to get a work out ... ever consider a how with a close to 5lb head? Also, do you offer a heavy duty mattox? Keep up the good work!
Michael from CA 5/24/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Excellent shopping experience. Would review item, no room
Tami M. from OH 5/23/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I had used a grub hoe my father gave me. Someone stole it. It had a short handle like an ax. I thought I would try a long handle. I don't like the long handle. Do you have a short handle that would work? Sylvia
Anonymous from VA 5/22/2020
Rating = 1 / 5 See Review
My grub hoe and spade are fantastic. They are great quality and have helped me remove sod with ease. I am not an experienced gardener and removing sod always seemed to make my winter dreams of landscaping die down quickly in the spring and I never got as much done as I would have liked. With these two tools I have been able to get so much done with so much less effort. I had never realized how dull the blades of big box store tools and their inferior quality had been stunting my abilities. Now I happily turn on my music and chip away at the unnecessary sod to put in veg gardens and flowers for the wildlife.
sara from SD 5/22/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
This is the best little jack of all trades piece of equipment I own. Digs, weeds, furrows, hills, I love it.
Grandma J from ID 5/21/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I used this hoe all day today for digging up hostas and weeds. It was very sturdy and did the job well . The price was satisfactory. I had seen it on an English website for much more.
Carole K. from NY 5/21/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I got the large and small grub hoe for my husband and I to dig up a garden bed infested with grass. Happy with our purchase. These tools are feel like they'll be around long after us.
xjg from AZ 5/21/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I have to admit I have been on the search for a pair of good hoes for a while. I bought the grape hoe and the grubbing hoe. The grape hoe is excellent for weeding large areas. The grubbing hoe is great for trenching and also taking grass out of areas. Unfortunately ups delivered the package open and the file I also ordered wasn't there. I contacted Greg at Easydigging, and he resolved the issue by shipping a replacement. I am very happy with the hoes, and I plan to purchase more products from easydigging in the future.
R. Leider from FL 5/21/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I love my Hoe. I am delighted how easy digging has become. I orderesd th e sharpneing file also and keep the tool sharp t cut tree roots and all as I go . I am removing sod and turning soil , I feel like a magical warrior. Tom E
Tom from OH 5/21/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Quick service. I wish I had bought a grub hoe 40 years ago. It can't br beat for weeding and loosening top soil.
Jim M from WI 5/21/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Greg was great. Although the website listed the Grub Hoe as "out of stock," I emailed him and he followed through and was able send me the grub hoe quickly. Directions were easy to follow. Quality is great. I highly recommend.
Steven from FL 5/21/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Since my husband and I are self-isolating and I wanted a project, I decided to extend my perennial bed. My 4" Grub Hoe was just the thing - small enough to get into some tight corners, and tough enough to grub out stubborn growth. I've also used it in my vegetable garden to turn the soil. It's a well-made tool, shipped quickly, and overall I'm very pleased with my easydigging.com experience.
Donna from VA 4/22/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Thank you for the high quality tools. We just did a lot of tree planting. The grub hoe we got easily cut through the roots in the ground and was easier to use then a shovel in preparing the holes for the trees. The SharpShooter shovel made short order of a job of digging a trench under a shed to run plumbing pipes. Thank you again.
Tammi from FL 4/22/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I was looking for a sturdy garden hoe for my red clay plus rocks garden. I needed to brake new flower and vegetable beds and dig a couple of drainage ditches. I looked at Home Depot and Lowe's stores - the hoes were somewhat flimsy and I new they would brake in my garden pretty soon. I purchased a 6" Grub Hoe w/ handle and Large Pointed Hoe w/ handle after watching several very good reviews and how-to on YouTube. It was the easiest purchase in my life! Excellent customer service and fantastic product; delivery was very quick. Both hoes were very easy to assemble. I used them almost every days for the last 3 weeks and what a great job they do! Both hoes have a long wooden handle and a nice sharp heavy duty metal blade - I can cut through any soil with ease. Highly recommend this product.
Julia from MD 4/22/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Ordered the grub hoe and sharpening file. I am happy to have found easydigging.com. Fantastic deal, great price, quick shipping and a super durable product!
Md1Minnesota from MN 4/22/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Very happy with the grub hoe that I ordered. It's stout and well made. The extra long handle makes it easy to use and it works great for turning established beds or cutting through sod to make new ones.
Tim from WA 4/22/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I ordered from easydigging.com because Greg emphasizes tools and techniques that are easy on the body. There are competitors that brag about how long their tools last. But Greg tells you how to make your body last. I ordered a grape hoe for chopping weeds and a grub hoe for digging. I have not had jobs to do that required me to use them much yet. They look well made and I expect them to last a long time. I followed the directions carefully. You mount the heads of the hoes differently from how you mount the heads of striking tools, but the simple way he says to do it works. I emailed Greg to ask how to dig up bushes. He told me how and what tool to buy, even though he didn't sell the tool himself and couldn't make any money on it. I plan to buy from Greg again regardless if he is the cheapest, because deserves something for sharing his knowledge.
thomas e from NM 4/21/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Grub hoe and and pointed hoe work great after a little getting used to the weight and long handle. A good workout accompanies use. My son is sod busting to prep a veg garden at his new home. I think I'll get him a set
Frank c Cioffi from NY 3/26/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I love this grub hoe that's why I bought the second one
Matt from WI 2/19/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Excellent tool to use around my garden. I rarely used shovels to dig/plant trees.
Anonymous from USA 2/18/2020
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Extremely satisfied with my new tools. I can tell the hoes are high quality and will last a lifetime. They are my go to for any difficult digging task in my yard, which occurs often in my poor, compacted soil. The shipment arrived right on time for my backyard project, earlier than estimated. Highly recommended tools and website.
Ella from CA 10/17/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I did not receive the tool I ordered. I received a Grub Hoe rather than a Italian Grape Hoe. It's a different angle blade.
Toby from NM 9/19/2019
Rating = 2 / 5 See Review
Bought 2 grub hoes and they arrived well packaged and into good condition, After some set up, used the tools and they are very hefty and stout tools. I'm glad I made the purchase. These hoes will will see years of hard use.
Ed from NC 7/16/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I bought the grub hoe. The metal part that strikes the ground is heavy and solid, and the handle is very strong. All around a robust tool. I followed the instructions on how to install the head on the handle and it was spot on. Also, I ordered it on a Friday and it was here on Monday, great service! It is nice to buy something that is as good as described by the seller!
Kim S. from CO 6/20/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
We are removing some old lawn and putting in stepping stones and surrounding ground cover. Our soil here in Nevada has a lot of clay. The Grubbing Hoe works great for digging out the grass and getting enough depth to easily set the stones and plant the cover. Because of the mass and sharp edge, it does not take a lot of heavy lifting to get the results needed. The key is to wet the ground thoroughly if you have some compacted or heavy rooted grass and then just take small sections at a time, usually a couple of inches. Patience while taking your time and the job will be done very quickly and efficiently.
3Putt from NV 6/19/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
The Grub hoe is terrific! Great for taking up sod, digging a path for a walkway. I didn't know such a great tool existed, but I very glad I found it. Makes the work much easier.
OhioRich from OH 6/19/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Easy to deal with and quality product. Love my grub hoe!
Penny from NM 6/19/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
My grub hoe is great. Makes removing weeds easier than with my old hoe. I would recommend this product.
Daniel from CA 5/24/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
The product are very good!! I bought a digging 6' hoe that works very fine.
A Mamun from TX 5/22/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Easy Digging was the only website offering a grub hoe at a reasonable price with shipping. Great tool and just what I needed to landscape the parts of my yard I am looking to change. My shipment even came a few days early.
B Thomas Dowling from UT 5/22/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I live in Livermore California the dirt here is very rocky and dry I had used A rotor hammer to break up the dirt This method was very time consuming I had seen us a few videos on this grub hoe decided to give it a chance went with a 6" blade also got the point of hoe I was able to complete my task in half the time I'm very pleased just wish I had bought it sooner
K1venom from CA 4/16/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
I never used a grub hoe before and wasn't sure this tool would work but after using it for the 1st time I realized it was a good choice. I purchased another for a family member. I am sure they will love it.. I would recommend this tool if you have to dig up soil/ weeds....
DMO from CA 4/16/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Grub hoe works great and I am glad that I found it at EasyDigging.com because I could not locate one locally.
Brett from CA 3/12/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Grub hoe works great. Easy to assemble. Nice balance.
Sal from TX 2/20/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Very personalized service with the ordering process. Love and have used the grub hoe with yard work and with heavy gardening for decades. Keep it sharp. It does all the work for you!
Bekah from TX 2/18/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
Great experience ordering from EasyDigging.com, and the tool I received (grub hoe) appears to be sturdy and well made. I appreciate that the blade came quite sharp. However, I was a bit disappointed to find that the handle was varnished rather than oiled. It took half an hour or so so sand off the varnish and rub the handle down with boiled linseed oil, but it looks and feels great now. This should be a tool to last a lifetime.
Erik L. from KY 2/10/2019
Rating = 5 / 5 See Review
