Garden Spades

Garden spades are narrower than shovels and are your ideal tool for digging in confined spaces, for example in between plants. The head of a spade can be either straight or pointed at the end. Many new gardeners aren't aware that spades and shovels are distinctly different garden tools, both with unique purposes. A shovel is designed for scooping because the blade is angled inward to pick up large piles of dirt - without having to stoop. A spade, on the other hand, is designed for digging. The blade is parallel to the handle so it goes straight down into the soil. Spades are typically made out of solid steel; while cheaper spades have wooden handles. Spades generally range from $20 to $60 online.