You might think you don't need a soil/compost scoop...you use a trowel to move soil into pots? This is so much tidier. None of the soil dribbles out the side because of the deep "bowl". Not only is it handy to use, it's really pretty...it has a shiny stainless steel bowl. It also works on dog and cat food...lucky dog and cat. Endorsed by Royal Horticultural Society