I use a combination of my azada and a long handled spade (I think it's classed as a "continental" style spade - the one with the pointy blade). I use the spade by digging it into the ground vertically (granted I have 17-18st to drive it in) and then use the handle to pull back and lift the ground up, using the theory of levertivity. This breaks it up into large chunks which I then use the azada to break down into more manageable ground.

Oh, and yes, we're expecting heavy rain over night and into tomorrow.

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