Spade vs. shovel—what’s the difference? Although these two tools have a similar look and we often use them interchangeably in the garden, a gardening shovel and garden spade are actually totally ...

In our tests, this trench shovel performed exceptionally well in heavy clay soil, maneuvering smoothly around rocks. It also has a high-angle closed-handle socket that makes it easy to scoop out a ...

Q: I recently had to dig a trench and shovel gravel. I struggled the entire time. My wife said I was using the wrong shovel. I used a square-tipped shovel that my dad gave me years ago. The gravel was ...

Q. Last weekend, I had to dig a trench and shovel gravel. It was very hard work and I struggled the entire time. My wife said I was using the wrong shovel for the job. I had a simple square-tipped ...

The right garden tool for the job is indispensable. The wrong tool can cause you physical problems, not to mention damage to the unsuspecting ears of your neighbors. A perfect garden shovel or rake is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re planting a tree, spreading mulch, or creating a new landscaping bed, a trusty shovel gets ...