A method and a module for picking weeds or plants with an implement provided on an agricultural vehicle is provided. The method comprises capturing images of a field traveled by the agricultural vehicle, the field comprising weeds and crops. The method also comprises generating a map from the captured images, comprising coordinates of the weeds and crops; determining, based on the coordinates of the weeds and crops, at least one picking location that maximizes a number of weeds to be picked in a single take and one offset for the implement to follow for arriving at the optimal location; moving the implement along the offset; and picking weeds at the optimal location with the implement.

A stake insertion and removal tool including a vertically extending pole portion having an upper end for grasping and a lower end comprising a fixed clamping surface, a clamping portion connected to the pole portion approximate the lower end by linkage, movable relative to the pole portion through the linkage, and having a step and a movable clamping surface. A downward force on the step forces the movable clamping portion toward the fixed clamping portion through the linkage, thereby forcing the movable clamping surface toward the fixed clamping surface, to grasp a stake placed therebetween as the downward force urges the stake into ground there-below.

A weed removal tool and a method of using the weed removal tool to remove a weed from the ground are disclosed. The weed removal tool includes a head mounted on an end of a handle. The head has a claw extending laterally from the handle to a claw tip. A pair of prongs are separated by a slot at the claw tip. The slot receives a stem of a weed to engage the claw to the stem at or near a base of the stem. The handle is pivoted about the head to cause the claw to grip the stem and to produce leverage that pulls a root of the weed from the ground. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

A weed removal tool and a method of using the weed removal tool to remove a weed from the ground are disclosed. The weed removal tool includes a head mounted on an end of a handle. The head has a claw extending laterally from the handle to a claw tip. A pair of prongs are separated by a slot at the claw tip. The slot receives a stem of a weed to engage the claw to the stem at or near a base of the stem. The handle is pivoted about the head to cause the claw to grip the stem and to produce leverage that pulls a root of the weed from the ground. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

A combination garden tool includes an elongate shaft extending along a central longitudinal axis. The shaft has a first end and a second end. A spade extends along the central longitudinal axis. The spade is attached to the first end of the shaft. A multi-tine cultivator extends from the second end of the shaft, generally orthogonally to the central longitudinal axis. A sickle extends from the second end of the shaft, away from the cultivator.

A combination garden tool includes an elongate shaft extending along a central longitudinal axis. The shaft has a first end and a second end. A spade extends along the central longitudinal axis. The spade is attached to the first end of the shaft. A multi-tine cultivator extends from the second end of the shaft, generally orthogonally to the central longitudinal axis. A sickle extends from the second end of the shaft, away from the cultivator.

A weed cutting apparatus includes a handle coupled to a head at a distal end. The head has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is proximal to the handle and the second end is distal thereto. The second end is formed and sharpened to form a blade with a plurality of tines extending from the blade. Alternatively, a bladed member may be an aftermarket attachment coupled via channels to a medial end of a plurality of tines on a pitchfork. As a result, any weed or object that passes through the plurality of tines is cut by the blade. In some examples, the first end of the head may have other working features, such as grooves or apertures for uprooting the roots of a severed weed.

A handheld weeding tool with a slidably mounted fulcrum which leverages the force of prying a weed from the ground. During use, the fulcrum becomes locked into a working position. In some embodiments a compression spring holds the fulcrum in a fixed position on the weeder's shaft.

A handheld weeding tool with a slidably mounted fulcrum which leverages the force of prying a weed from the ground. During use, the fulcrum becomes locked into a working position. In some embodiments a compression spring holds the fulcrum in a fixed position on the weeder's shaft.

A system including means for supporting a foundation member or ancillary structure; means for driving said foundation member or ancillary structure supporting means to a ground; means for prying or removing said foundation member or ancillary structure supporting means driven into the ground; means for engaging at least one or more extension sections of said foundation member or ancillary structure supporting means; means for contacting said engaging means to remove said foundation member or ancillary structure supporting means that is driven into the ground area; means for manipulating said prying or removing means; means for providing support for said prying or removing means; means for providing support for said manipulating means; and means for providing a generally straight sliding contact.