The Weed Puller's definitely a good idea and a real help in any garden. In our clay soil, however, it depends heavily on the consistency of the earth, they must not be too dry, but this is true for clay for all tools for weed removal ;-). Man caught with the Fiskars not always the weed as desired, but the success rate is absolutely sufficient, especially since the troublesome knees, etc. deleted and you comfortable while standing can back the weeds to the body!