I enjoy hand weeding. I find it relaxing. That being said, there are times when tools are necessary...dandylions in the lawn don't pull, they have to be dug out. Also, I often use a scuffle hoe to reach patches of weed seedlings that are out of reach. For crack weeds and the morningglory growing under my mobile home I bring out the RoundUp! Luckily, I have a small garden!