handweeding when unable to get up and down safely

A small headed hoe would do the job I think. I now use one as my back plays up as well as not being able to get up without a puff.

I have found the one I was trying to explain....
www.gardening-naturally.com/short-handled-weed-slice?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-d2WuLOS7wIVT9TtCh2ZegwdEAQYBSABEgIup_D_BwE

Although I could probably get up and down, I've always been lazy about weeding. I loosen the top 6" or so with a fork, then sit on an old plastic stool which the DC used to use when washing their hands and gather in all the weeds around me, only needing to lean over a bit to get at those a bit further away. Then I sit for a bit, then I get up and move the stool along.

I use an oscillating hoe, which is brilliant.

Here's a link in case you're interested:

www.amazon.co.uk/The-Oscillating-Stirrup-Hoe-13-5cm/dp/B00JLJ81SY?tag=gransnetforum-21

Sometimes I use a tool called 'Grampa's Weeder' which can be helpful but isn't foolproof. You stand on the side piece and press down on each side of the weed, bring it up and press together. If it's not positioned exactly it can bring up bits of soil instead so is a bit hit and miss and leaves holes behind. I got it ages ago from Lakeland I think but it's fairly good.

I never thought of a special type of hoe - I've always used a normal garden fork. Though rockery is a different problem.
Feeling virtuous as I've just come in from pruning the roses. also aching.

lovebeigecardigans1955 and Fennel
We've got something similar which is good for getting out dandelions and other deep-rooted weeds. It's a Fiskars Xact Weed Puller:
www.fiskars.com/en-gb/gardening/products/lawn-care-tools/xact-weed-puller-1020126
Available from several outlets

Have just ordered one from A****n.

Meant to say have ordered a garden kneeler, and am going too look at the Fiskars hoe.