Digging tools are essential for any gardening or landscaping project, helping you prepare the soil, plant trees and tackle various outdoor tasks with ease. At Ace Hardware, we offer a wide range of garden tools designed to meet your needs, ensuring you have the right equipment for every job. From garden shovels to post-hole diggers, our selection provides durable and reliable options for all your digging requirements.
Digging Tools for Every Job
Garden shovels should be able to put in a shift whenever you need them. Additionally, many shovels feature a blade step, allowing you to easily dig holes using the full weight of your body to cut holes. Available from John Deere, Razor-Back, Truper and other brands, learn about different shovel head options and which jobs they best suit.
Round Point Shovel
With a round head coming to a point, these metal shovels are must-haves for the casual and serious gardener alike. You can easily cut through soil, dig reliable holes and scoop and remove dirt.
Scoop Shovel
Grain scoops, or scoop shovels, have deep basins that help prevent spillage on the carry-through. They are highly effective when moving granular materials like seeds, fertilizer and even mulch. Scoop shovels are larger than normal square shovels, so you can move more in one go.
Trenching Shovel
Trenching shovels are instantly recognizable due to their long, narrow blades. They’re useful for digging new trenches or maintaining existing ones. Their longer handles allow users to dig trenches effectively while putting less strain on their backs.
Post-Hole Digger
Post-hole diggers, or post-hole shovels, look like two shovel heads joined together. They’re especially useful for digging deep holes for fencing or other upright features with posts.
Hand Shovel
These little scoopers are efficient hand tools for a variety of tasks. They have ergonomic designs and durable but lightweight builds. A hand shovel lets you work in smaller spaces as you garden.
Edging Shovel
Edging shovels have a half-moon blade with a sharp edge designed for creating clean, defined edges in gardens or along pathways. They’re good for trimming sod or digging shallow trenches. The narrow, rounded shape makes them highly effective at creating straight lines for a neat, polished look.
Flat Shovel
Flat shovels, or square shovels, feature a flat, straight-edged blade for moving, scooping or lifting loose material. This design is ideal for leveling and scraping, and transferring materials like soil, gravel or sand. Flat shovels are versatile tools for pros as well as dedicated DIYers.
Digging & Tamping Bar
A dual digging and tamping bar has two sides for versatile action. The digging side can help break free hard and compact soil and deepen holes. Flip it over after you’re done to pack the dirt around your project with the tamping side.
What to Look for in Shovels and Post-Hole Diggers
Whether you’re using a digging shovel for excavation on the job site or a grain scoop shovel on the farm, you need digging tools made from quality materials you can depend on.
- Blade: While aluminum is a good option for scoop shovels as it weighs less and allows for easier maneuverability, steel blades are essential for heavy-duty shovels on the farm, garden or job site.
- Handle type: Many shovels have a wood, steel, fiberglass or poly shaft, all of which provide decent longevity. Steel shafts are sturdy and resist rust, but they may be heavy for casual gardening. Fiberglass and wood handles offer a lightweight option that is sure to last.
- Grib design: Look for ergonomic handles with cushioned grips to enhance comfort during extended use, helping to avoid sore hands and blisters.
Shop Garden Shovels Near You at Ace
From trenching and grain shovels to post-hole diggers and other digging tools, you'll find shovels and digging tools near you at Ace. Complement your new shovel with garden hoes and rakes or touch up your shrubs and flower beds with pruning shears and other specialty tools for versatile gardening solutions.
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