For me, it depends on the weather - hoeing is a bit pointless when it's about to rain or the soil is very moist as the weeds just re-root themselves & carry on! Hoeing when it's dry & breezy is best. Oh, and I have a Swoe too - you can use just the tip of it in small spaces.

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Sarah

“Tell me one last thing,” said Harry. “Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?”
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?”