A flat shovel is one of those tools you may not realize you need until you have one, and this model proves that point. Get the True Temper square-point shovel at Amazon . Jump to Our Top Picks ...

A small, flat garden spade is a fantastic tool to trim the sides of a trench. The square-point shovel you were using is best suited to shovel dry or moist sand, any other powdered product or ...

This Bully Tools shovel costs more than most round-point shovels, but that’s because it’s made so well. The thick 12-gauge blade isn’t likely to crack or have its point snapped off.

When you use a round-point shovel, the same force is concentrated on the tip. When shoveling gravel, I’ve discovered it’s best to slide a round point shovel into the pile at about a 30-degree ...

Shovels are great for digging holes, spreading gravel, planting shrubs, and more. Between brands like Craftsman and Fiskars, these are the best shovels to buy.

5. Shopping: If you plan to dig only one hole in your life, you may be satisfied with a flimsy $5 shovel. But for a good-quality shovel that will last a lifetime, expect to pay $20 to $25, Koenig ...

Square point shovels can also perform many of the same functions as garden spades (right)—lawn edging, transplanting small bushes and trees, cutting sod and small roots, dividing perennials, and ...