Abstract: A method and device for planting that includes inserting a hand held gardening tool, having a wedge portion and a handle portion, into soil to loosen and displace soil by manipulating the tool side to side and back and forth, while at the same time, depositing the displaced soil to adjacent areas with minimal disturbance to surrounding plants; removing the tool from the newly created aperture; and inserting at least one plant into the aperture. The handle of the tool is easy to grip and manipulate, and can be spherical or angular in shape. The tool itself can be made hollow or solid. The handle and wedge portions can be made to be one fluid connected unit, or distinct connected units, according to aesthetic and durability values.