A digging aid for use with a digging tool such as a fork or spade or the like. The digging aid is formed two sections which are connected together via a pin and slot, the slot maybe J-shaped. The first section is configured to connect, in use, to a stem of the digging tool such that the second section in use provides a platform lying substantially perpendicular to the first section. The second section maybe L-shaped. The platform part may have a central longitudinally extending ridge.