Let's twist again, like we did last summer
Written: Mar 22 '01
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Pros: Adjustable height, angled handlebar add up to good ergonomics
Cons: Tines only 6in.
The Bottom Line: Great exercise machine that happens to weed and loosen up the soil.
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| gnopgip's Full Review: Garden Claw Gold |
I saw the garden claw on TV like most people and really thought nothing much of it until I moved to my new house. Here, we seem to have a garden space just perfect for the claw--a little flower bed maybe 6'x10' with dark loose soil. After thinking about adding "curb appeal," my wife and I decided to spring for the thing. No sense using a tiller, but we needed a tool to weed and turn over the soil.
Luckily for us, the Garden claw is just the tool for the job.
I found the garden claw at both Home Depot and Wal-mart, with Wal-mart being the better buy at the time. Assembly was quick and easy--3 parts, 2 nuts, 2 bolts. The garden claw also comes with a lifetime warranty in the event you manage to break it.
Using the claw couldn't be easier. Stick the claw in the dirt and give it a good twist. No rules on the direction, but counter-clockwise seemed most natural to me. I would definitely wear gloves while twisting since it seems the handles don't have that great a grip. And that's it. Aim the claw right over a weed and with a good twist, it's uprooted and all you have left is to shake off the dirt from its roots. A fine application for this tool.
If you plan to till, however, be sure you have the stamina, and don't dream of planting rows of corn. While twisting is easy, it can tire you out very quickly. You can actually get a good workout, especially by using your hips while twisting. Also, the claw only goes in the dirt 6 inches at a time. Not really the same as a bona fide tiller. Still, I don't think that's what it was intended to replace. It is a good tool to loosen up dirt and dig out the weeds. Don't expect anything more and you won't be disappointed.
One final word, my dirt happens to be nice and dark, courtesy of all the leaves that have fallen and decayed over the years. But if you're from anywhere that doesn't have "dirt" but instead has "Georgia red clay" I might be a little wary about purchasing w/o trying it out first. This tool isn't a miracle worker--if you can't dig into the dirt to begin with, don't expect the seas to just part!
Recommended:
Yes
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Member: Jonathan Poon
Location: Augusta, GA
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