A gardening apparatus is provided for which may be used for cultivating, as well as weed and other nuisance plant removal. The gardening apparatus includes a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes a recurved hook, and wherein the recurved hook includes two prongs separated by a distance configured to grip onto at least a portion of a weed. The gardening apparatus may further include a handle coupled to the second end of the shaft.
