Radius Garden Pro-Lite Carbon Steel Shovel

I have a Root Slayer. I consider it the best product I own. Literally. For its category, it goes so far and above its competition that there isn't a reason to buy anything else (I haven't tried Root Assassin, but it looks to be the closest to Root Slayer, and I assume like Root Slayer, Root Assassin is miles ahead of the normal shovel competition). I own other great products in other categories that are clear 5 star products, but not one stands out in its category like Root Slayer does. All of this is to say there were high expectations for this transplanter. I got it two weeks ago and used it for two tree plantings so far. It keeps all the things I love about the Root Slayer (extremely durable, capable, amazing circular handle), but puts it in an overall friendlier-to-plants package. I planted a 6gal Pinus strobiformis 'Loma Linda' and a 10gal Pinus Strobus 'Louie' last weekend with the shovel. It cut through the dirt like the Root Slayer, but was far more gentle on the surrounding roots that made their way into where the planting holes were. I've planted maybe 100 dwarf conifers with the Root Slayer and it always worked well, but with this one I don't sever the root extensions of nearby plants and can more easily reroute them to get better distribution. I wish I bought this earlier, but I didn't know it existed until I saw it the other week. I could go on, but this thing has a really simple purpose and it does it very well. It digs through dirt easily and doesn't viciously attack roots like its more battle-focused older brother. It's the perfect transplanting shovel for me. Given that it's pretty inexpensive, there is no reason not to have one of these if you own a yard.