Whether you’re planting a tree, spreading mulch, or creating a new landscaping bed, a trusty shovel gets the job done. When shopping for one of these vital gardening tools, there’s a lot to consider.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gravel can be useful in a variety of spaces around your property, including driveways, pathways, and garden beds. While there are common ...

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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 ...