A spade is a hand tool used for digging, typically consisting of a flat metal blade attached to a long handle. It is commonly used in gardening and <a href="/landingpage/outdoor-garden/landscaping">landscaping</a> to dig holes for <a href="/outdoor-garden/lawn-plant-care/planting.cat">planting</a>, moving soil, and removing weeds. Garden spades, also known as a digging spade, come in various sizes and shapes, including square, round, and pointed, depending on the intended use. A garden spade can also be made of different materials, such as steel or fibreglass, to suit different preferences and needs. Overall, a border spade is an essential tool for any gardener or landscaper, and its versatility makes it a valuable addition to any tool collection.
Magnusson Composite Pointed Digging Spade (L) 1150mm x (W) 180mm
Radius Garden Root Slayer Shovel
Metal Square Digging Spade
Draper Heritage Stainless Steel Border Spade with Ash Handle 99012
Stainless Steel Border Spade by Wilkinson Sword
AMES High-Quality Carbon Steel Digging Garden Spade - L 104 cm x W 21.2 cm x D 7.3 cm
Fiskars Xact Rounded Spade Multi Colour (One Size)
Kent & Stowe Garden Tools Metal Rounded Digging Spade (L) 915mm x (W) 140mm
Kent & Stowe Garden Tools Metal Rounded Digging Spade (L) 1100mm x (W) 180mm
Hardys Drainage & Fence Post Spade - 160x360mm Tapered Head, Fibreglass Shaft, Steel Socket, Cable & Trench Laying - 1130mm Length
High-quality Stainless Steel Square Spade 97cm with Wooden Handle
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Spear & Jackson 4194NB Elements Border Spade
Heavy Duty Garden Border Digging Spade Gardening Hand Tool Ladies Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Head Digger Spades
Magnusson Wooden Square Edging Spade (L) 1200mm x (W) 173mm
Mulch Strong Border Spade with Wooden Handle - Powder Coated Steel Blade for Precise Edging & Planting in Tight Garden Spaces
Bulldog Insulated Metal Square Digging Spade
Edging Iron Tubular Steel Handle Edge Trimmer Cutter Border Level 96cm x 21cm
Magnusson Wooden Pointed Edging Spade (L) 1200mm x (W) 183mm
Garden Fork & Spade Shovel Set Carbon Steel Heavy Duty Digging Gardening Tools
Drainage Spade Drain Utility D Handle Post Hole Trench Spade 28" Shovel A2520
Roughneck 68-224 Digging Spade ROU68224
Sealey Clay Spade 110 x 455mm - SDS MAX X1CS
Draper Carbon Steel Garden Fork and Spade Set, Black 83971
Kent & Stowe Stainless Steel Digging Spade and Fork Set, Ash Wood Y-Handle, 101cm/104cm
Digging Garden Shovel Heavy Duty Steel Gardening Soil Border Builders Spade Snow Farm Spade Handle Rust Resistant
Roughneck 68-044 Sharp Edge Round Shovel, Long Handle ROU68044
Verve Root breaker (L)1400mm (W)100mm
Hilka Digging Spade Drainage Shovel Carbon Steel Garden Spade 92063030
Kent & Stowe 70100004 Stainless Steel Capability Digging Spade K/S70100004
Draper Garden Fork & Spade Set, Carbon Steel, Heavy-Duty, Green
Kent & Stowe Garden Digging Tools Metal Pointed Border Spade (L) 540mm x (W) 136mm
Hilka Builders Shovel Square Mouth Spade Scoop Gardening Builders Steel 92065050
Bulldog BBS BBS Border Spade BULBBS
Long Handled Digging Spade Solid Forged Fencing 1600mm Heavy Duty & Grip Handle
Burgon & Ball Square Digging Spade
Border Spade Green Garden Heavy Duty Gardening Soil Lawn Lightweight Snow Farm Soft Plastic Handle Grip Carbon Steel
Magnusson Composite Square Digging Spade (L) 1150mm x (W) 180mm
High-quality Stainless Steel Square Spade 102cm with Wooden Handle
Carbon Steel Border Spade by Wilkinson Sword
Wide De Luxe Garden Spade steel hand spade with ergonomic non slip handle 8 cm blade 0.3 kg
Draper Stainless Steel Soft Grip Garden Spade 83756
Sealey Clay Spade 110 x 500mm - Bosch 11304 B1CS
Roughneck 68-144 Square Shovel, Long Handle ROU68144
Spear & Jackson 4450DS Traditional Stainless Digging Spade
Kent & Stowe Hand Trowels Natural Trowel (H) 320mm x (W) 86mm
Spear & Jackson 4454BS Traditional Stainless Border Spade
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Garden spades are a type of tool that is commonly used in gardening and landscaping. They are designed to help gardeners dig and move soil, as well as to plant and transplant flowers, vegetables, and other plants.
Garden spades typically have a long, straight handle made of wood or metal, and a flat, rectangular blade made of steel. The blade is usually about 6-8 inches wide and 12-16 inches long, and is designed to be sharp enough to cut through soil and roots. The blade may also be slightly curved to help with digging and scooping.
Garden spades come in a variety of sizes and styles, depending on the specific needs of the gardener. Some spades are designed for general digging and planting, while others are specialised for tasks such as edging, trenching, or transplanting. Some spades also have features such as serrated edges or pointed tips to make them more versatile and effective.
When using a garden spade, it is important to use proper technique to avoid injury and to get the best results. This may include using your body weight to help push the spade into the soil and using your legs to lift and move the soil..
Garden spades are an essential tool for any gardener or landscaper and you'll find a great selection here at B&Q. They are versatile, durable, and can help make gardening tasks easier and more efficient.
