Do you like the garden claw?

[CountryQueen]

I have thought about buying a garden claw to make transplanting in my yard easier. Do is work and is it worth the price?

 

[Chuck]

I have thought about buying a garden claw to make transplanting in my yard easier. Do is work and is it worth the price?

WTH is a garden claw?

 

[claudine]

Chuck, I think that a garden claw looks like this:

My parents have this tool. I used it maybe once or twice, I don't really need it. I prefer using a regular shovel, it's more convenient for me.

 

[Chuck]

Chuck, I think that a garden claw looks like this:

My parents have this tool. I used it maybe once or twice, I don't really need it. I prefer using a regular shovel, it's more convenient for me.

I think I would save the money and buy a bag or two of good compost.

 

[CountryQueen]

This is a garden claw. You stick it in the ground and twist to make a hole. Shovels make my back hurt because of the stooping over. I am short so this should be about the right height for me.

 

[Chuck]

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This is a garden claw. You stick it in the ground and twist to make a hole. Shovels make my back hurt because of the stooping over. I am short so this should be about the right height for me.

Now this I can see. Does it remove the dirt and make a hole or just loosen it? I might just have to get one of these

 

[Becky]

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This is a garden claw. You stick it in the ground and twist to make a hole. Shovels make my back hurt because of the stooping over. I am short so this should be about the right height for me.

They are brilliant! Great way to loosen up soil without putting a strain on your back. Get one!

 

[claudine]

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This is a garden claw. You stick it in the ground and twist to make a hole. Shovels make my back hurt because of the stooping over. I am short so this should be about the right height for me.

I've never seen a tool like this. I had no idea that it's called 'a garden claw' too. I'd like to have it. It seems very useful! Is it expensive?

 

[firelily99]

I like the Claw for a variety of purposes, its especially good with crab grass and other horizontal rooting weeds. I have the basic hand tool model and have been using it for years.

 

[CountryQueen]

I am getting one on my shopping day. Some of them aren't but about $15-$20!

 

[InvasiveCreeper]

Never tried the "garden claw", but the Broadfork is a great tool ~

5 Favorites: The Dirt on Broadforks
http://www.gardenista.com/posts/5-favorites-the-dirt-on-broadforks

About the Broadfork
http://gullandforge.com/

 

[Becky]

I like the look of the broadfork! Never heard of it before!

 

[Pat]

I also like the looks of the Broadfork and I also never heard of it but will look into finding one. I have a space I need to clear but I don't have a shovel and I do not want to do alot of bending.

 

[IcyBC]

I believe it is a useful tool, and for people with back pain, it is perfect to have. Save your back from bending and stiffness..

 

[InvasiveCreeper]

The broadfork goes back many centuries. I love old style tools. They were designed really well.