The Claw replaces neither spade nor digging fork - each device its determination. The garden claw loosens and lifts the floor also good when a lot growing roots and prevent digging. In the long damp weather last year was necessary. The vaunted back-friendly features, I see only partially, you have to bend the working height is suitable (for me and my husband), but turning movements can also be bad for back problems or temporary blockages not true. Since only help the temporary waiver of gardening in general, back sport and a good therapist. For the garden claw you still need happens to his muscles. I use them and help the plant but especially in between during the growing season - a bit here, a bit there, so it's not hard to too much, and everything is beautiful.