The hardened steel head of this tool has multiple uses. You can use the pointed end for planting, digging irrigation trenches and tearing up sod. The 6″ sharpened sides pull dirt up to a plant and remove weeds. The 3-prong rake gathers debris and also works extremely well in hard or rocky soil. You will find this hoe easy to use because of the perfect weight balance it has. And the extra-long 60″ handle lets you reach hard-to-get-to areas with little effort.