Originally Posted By Glenn Roberts
Since I frequently don't have a lot of lead time (and am not that good at lawn darts), I don't worry about speed that much. Instead, I make digging the hole the last step instead of the first - after I have dug a perfect hole, I use a long stout stick to push everything into the hole, then cover it up. Never fails, and removes a lot of pressure. Literally.

I know - TMI (again.) smile


Yes, you would certainly want to take your time then. Maybe an hour or two or an entire afternoon.