A gardener who was bed-ridden for three weeks after an injury excavating a vegetable patch has invented a double-handed spade which he claims takes the back-breaking work out of digging. Ivan Williams ...

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 ...

The spade vs shovel distinction is a tricky one: at a glance, both garden tools look much the same. But what is the difference between a spade and a shovel, exactly? Both are important garden tools, ...

TRADITIONALISTS might get into digging mode straight after Christmas lunch, but the rest of us tend to wait for fairer weather to bless our energetic outdoor activities. So, if the vegetable patch ...

Digging is a term that can send a dreaded shiver down the spine of many a gardener, or scuttling to the kettle at least. I think its called procrastinating. But toughen up because it is better to take ...

Cultivating the soil by digging is fundamental to good gardening. Learn the difference between single and double digging and when the no dig method works. Digging the soil is essential for good plant ...