Eurosystems developed and patented the Lucciola Electric Mini-Cultivator in 1999. The Lucciola passed the demanding safety tests of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and we proudly display the UL Mark (for USA and Canada) on our product. This environmentally-friendly unit is lightweight at only 10.6 lbs. That's less than half the weight of the heavy gas units! Just plug it in, squeeze the trigger and you are ready to go. Its unique design places the weight of its motor on top of the tines. This lets the tines do all the work without you having to exert down pressure to keep the tines in the soil. It is fun and easy to use! You will have weed-free flower beds and gardens in no time. Is your mulch looking pale? The Lucciola can renew faded mulch bringing back that fresh, dark look. Need to mix amendments into your garden soil? The Lucciola easily mixes in lime or fertilizers, even those small, hard-to-reach places.