SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #3 | DIGGING SHOVEL

DIGGING SHOVEL

A digging shovel with a red, d-handle made of wood, and a metal shaft laying in green grass.

WHY: 

A digging shovel is a staple in any garden. So you want to have the right shovel since not every shovel is useful, depending on the job. When planting, a digging shovel is the best option. Digging shovels have a wide concave shape, coming to a point at the end of the blade. At the other end is a flat collar, like a platform for your foot. This allows for extra leverage when digging.   

Digging shovels are primarily used when planting large bushes, trees, or other plants. The shovel’s design makes digging easy and allows a large amount of material to be moved at one time. The sturdy design of the shovel also makes it functional when moving plants from one place to another after digging them up.

Black wood handled digging shovel leaning against wood siding.

TYPES:  

Like all tools, there are many different types of digging shovels. But for simplicity, a general-purpose digging shovel is the best when establishing an essential tool supply. Digging shovels vary from the material of the blade to the material and design of the handle. Blades come in various metals like steel and aluminum. While the handles can be wood, fiberglass, or steel and offer features like long or short handles with other ergonomic designs.

At GL365, we like the steel blade digging shovels with fiberglass shafts and D-handles. These shovels are usually long-lasting, durable, and easy to use and clean. To purchase this type of digging shovel click here https://amzn.to/3Dq7QKd. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.