The Burgon and Ball Cultivating Rake is a perfectly balanced, stainless steel short handled rake. It makes it easy to clear out shrub debris and cultivate around prize plants. It is rigid enough to weed out shallow rooted weeds like chickweed and shotweed. All of the Burgon and Ball tools are extremely well made and high quality. The tines are flat so you gather the leaves instead of stabbing them. It is 14 inches overall and great for small spaces. A longer Mid Length Cultivating Rake is available and also endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society.