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Spade

A spade is one of the most essential gardening tools, since you use it to dig and move soil when planting. It usually has a flat, rectangular blade that allows you to dig with precision. The terms spade and shovel are often used interchangeably, but a shovel typically has a curved blade that works best for scooping soil, not digging. With a spade, you can make holes for planting trees, shrubs and large groupings of perennials, and edge along a garden bed. It also works well for digging up plants that you’re transplanting. A spade even comes in handy for breaking up roots, sod and weeds because its tip is usually pointed. Opt for a spade with slick metal surface so soil and other materials slide off easily.

 

Hoe

A hoe is another gardening tool for digging and moving soil, but there are several types so it’s important to choose the right one for the job. If you need to dig holes for planting or cut through weeds, opt for a broad hoe, which has a larger blade. For cutting out weeds, a shuffle hoe that only cuts through the top layers of soil is your best bet. If you’re working in a small space, choose a warren hoe, which has a smaller, triangular blade for precise work.

 

Trowel

Like a spade or hoe, a gardening trowel is used for digging small holes and moving soil. It has a pointed blade that is shaped like scoop and longer than the blade on a spade. You can use a trowel to dig planting holes for vegetables, annuals, perennials and other small plants, but its scooped shape also allows you to lift the plant itself from the soil for transplanting. A trowel also works well for weeding, mixing soil and soil amendments and cultivating. When choosing a trowel, opt for a cast or forged style so it will resist bending if you encounter rocks in your soil.

Digging Fork

When you need to loosen up soil, a digging fork is a useful tool. It features four tines that are flat and thick, so it works extremely well to break up firmly packed soil that a spade or hoe can’t get through. It even works well in existing beds because it won’t bring up weed seeds or turn over the layers of soil if you simply drive it into the bed and wiggle it. You can also use a digging fork to mix in soil amendments or remove a clump of plants without bringing too much soil out with them. Opt for a digging fork with heavy-duty tines so they don’t get bent when working in rocky soils.

Rake

You probably have a traditional lawn rake that you use to remove fallen leaves, sticks and other debris, but you may also want to have a ground rake in your gardening shed. This rake is used to smooth the soil in a new or existing bed and remove any clumps. While ground rakes are also available in plastic or wood, a metal style is a better option because it usually lasts longer and is usually more effective in smoothing and breaking up soil.

Here at Harith Tharang we present you with a wide varieties of Gardening tools to make your gardening easier and a more beautiful place. Visit us @ 42 Bazullah Rd, T.Nagar, Chennai 9841937297 | 04465275990

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