I was skeptical when I first bought this feeder. I have hundreds of fruit trees and know that the fertilizer stakes can burn roots so I needed get more up-to-date on the feeding method. I searched for an industrial line and to my surprise they aren't much different except a much higher price. Having heavy clay I was worried I would break the plastic handle while pushing it into the ground. There are four water/Feed outlets at the tip and if you start the water first it 'Water drills' down to the roots with so much ease that if you run into a root you can easily move it. I have had great success with this tool and the food that goes with it. If you are need of root feeding, You will love this tool.