Long-handled tools range in length from about 10 to 24 inches; anything more than 32 inches long is difficult to use with one hand. The Many Advantages of Long-Handled Tools ...

With the Fiskars Long-Handle Round-Point Steel Digging Shovel, you'll get the job done with less effort and sweat than with many lesser garden shovels. If you only choose one shovel for your ...

“I’d have to say I’d probably rush out and replace my long-handle garden tools from Fiskars.” She has owned the D-Handle Digging Shovel ($30.82, ...

A garden shovel has the same long handle as a traditional shovel, but it is lightweight, with a smaller spade. Prices start at about $20. There are several types, ...

If you only have a small garden or container garden, short-handled tools may be all you need. But for larger gardens, you’ll likely need both short-handled and long-handled tools. Weight ...

Long-handled tools, meanwhile, allow you to weed while standing and can cover more area at once — this puts less pressure on your joints but also doesn’t give you as much power while you weed.

If you like a traditional shovel with a long handle, choose a sturdy steel one. Radius Original Green PRO Stainless Steel Garden Shovel $73.55 at Home Depot ...

Best long-handled garden hoe: Craftsman 54-in Wood-Handle Action Hoe. Craftsman 54-in Wood-Handle Action Hoe. $29.98 at Lowe's. What we like. ... Long-handled tools, meanwhile, ...

The shovel measures 46 inches long and comes equipped with a large, D-shaped handle that’s easy to grip with both hands, giving you plenty of leverage to pull up even the most stubborn plants.

Use an erect body posture when working with long-handled garden tools, such as hoes, spades and rakes. STAFF PHOTO BY MATTHEW PERSCHALL Gardening is a well-documented and beneficial form of exercise.