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 ...

Early fall is tree- and shrub-planting time, which makes this a good time to shop for a shovel. There's no single perfect shovel for the garden; the blade and handle style you choose will depend on ...

If you are somebody who prefers to call a spade a spade, then you are probably not going to like this much. A Phoenix-based entrepreneur has invented what he describes as the 'Ergonomic Shovel' with a ...

"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 ...

There are few things as useful as a shovel. It digs and moves a variety of materials, dirt, gravel, sand, snow and ice, debris, asphalt, and concrete. It scrapes, levers, chisels its way through roots ...

When it comes to defining what technology is, you may have heard people say "Heck, even the shovel is an example of technology." That may be true, but it's also an example of technology that has ...

Whether you’re new to gardening or sliding into a gradual soil addiction, having the right tools is a must for this pastime. Some tools can do double-duty to save costs. And all of the basic tools are ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A long time ago I got some ...