[GET THE MOST FROM YOUR EDGE]: The Edge tool is designed to maintain the flower bed border by keeping grass from creeping in, NOT to create the edge. The curved back directs the soil back into the flower bed. [MAINTENANCE TOOL]: Designed to keep grass from encroaching into the flower bed. The vertical and horizontal blade cuts invading grassroots. Cultivates and grooms the soil into the bed; does not cut overhanging grass blades. [HOW TO USE]: Use a half-moon and/or conventional shovel to remove sod to the desired size and shape of the bed Use the tool to clean and cultivate the border. Most effective when soil is slightly dry, so roots and soil do not hang up on the blade.In heavy clay soil add sand and other amendments to loosen the soil [EASE OF USE]: In one smooth motion the turns yard work into gardening and leaves flower beds looking like they have been professionally manicured. Repeated use of the conditions the soil as it turns, and mixes added amendments making every use easierthan the last.