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Give the spade a final clean at the end of the gardening season and sharpen the blade with a sharpening stone. Garden spades come in a variety of sizes and styles, depending on the specific needs of the gardener.The Burgon and Ball RHS Endorsed Ladies Groundbreaker Spade is a super tough spade with pointed sharpened head for significantly easier digging and a FSC ash handle with comfortable ‘Y’ grip. Each review is also broken down into concise pros and cons lists to help you decide which garden spade is best for your garden. The durable metal spade head makes the whole process of shovelling much simpler and requiring minimal effort due to its lightweight design. Each spade has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to comfort , durability , handling and value for money. Our Ideal Digging Spade has a wide variety of uses, including mixing, planting, shifting soil, sand, and cement.

Longer and angled shafts help you bend less and will take the strain off of your back but it can take a while to adjust to the unusual digging angle. Each tool is handmade one at a time from hardened stainless steel and fitted with a special Ash hardwood handle that has been contoured to be smaller a diameter where you hands grasp the handle.

They are designed to help gardeners dig and move soil, as well as to plant and transplant flowers, vegetables, and other plants. The T-grip is suitable for all hand sizes and is good for applying force to the spade but if you’re not used to the shape, they can feel flimsy.

They can also be made of different materials, such as steel or fiberglass, to suit different preferences and needs. Overall, a spade is an essential tool for any gardener or landscaper, and its versatility makes it a valuable addition to any tool collection. When using a garden spade, it is important to use proper technique to avoid injury and to get the best results.It is commonly used in gardening and landscaping to dig holes for planting, moving soil, and removing weeds. Some spades are designed for general digging and planting, while others are specialised for tasks such as edging, trenching, or transplanting. Made from stainless steel or carbon, the right blade depends on your soil type and the job you are undertaking.