Introduction:

Garden spade is an indispensable tool to have in a garden. It is handy inexpensive and best of all multi-purpose.

Garden spades:

The word spade comes from the Latin word 'spada' meaning 'blade'. People often confuse spades with shovels. However there is a great deal of difference between the two. The principle difference lies between the types of blade used. While a spade uses a flat blade the shovel goes in for a dished blade. Therefore one should be very cautious while buying the products as confusion between the two tools can make a great deal of difference in your work. There are different types of blades available in the market. However there are two broad categories of spades depending on the shape. One is the border spade commonly used in flower borders and other is the general spade, which is most commonly used for heavy digging purposes. The garden spade mostly consists of a long handle, which is wide and is treaded. Spades can be made from different materials like carbon steel, stainless steel, fiberglass etc. carbon steel is the most popular material used for making spades due to its efficiency and durability.

Uses of spade:

The garden spade is most commonly used for digging and or loosening ground. They can also be used for removing stones or pebbles from the ground. Typically they allow you to wedge the blade in the soil with the help of your legs. Therefore they can be easily used without any major requirement of extreme strength. Different types of shovels however, have different special uses. If you are looking for a perfect shovel, it is very necessary to go through all the designs and then buy the correct one. The most useful shovel is however the one that is multipurpose in use and design.

Care and management:

To minimize management, it is highly recommended to buy good quality spades. A good quality spade requires minimum management. Basic guidelines must however be followed. After gardening operations, the spade should be cleaned off any dirt or soil. If the spade is wet, then it should be first dried before putting it away for further use. The shovel can also benefit from occasional sharpening.

With little care and management, spades can provide you with a lifetime of 'digging' and, happy gardening.

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