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 ...

These versatile garden tools are designed for trimming shoots and stems, cutting vines, severing roots, and sawing branches. If you’ve got an overgrown garden, or one filled with coarse ornamental ...

So you want to kickstart your garden. You’re going to need the right tools to do so, but your nearest Home Depot or local gardening supply store is overstocked with stuff you may or may not need. You ...

"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 ...

Q. Last week, I wasted all sorts of time and got frustrated trying to dig a simple hole in my yard. A neighbor looked over the fence and suggested I change shovels. I figured you’ve used lots of ...