The 12 Best Garden Tools: An Essential List for 2026
The essential garden tools are a sharp digging spade, bypass pruners, a hand trowel or hori hori knife, real gloves,...
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Practical digging, planting, and tool advice from the Spear Head Spade family. Real techniques, honest comparisons, no fluff.
The 7 Best Weeding Tools (2026): Hoes, Weeders, Pullers
The best weeding tool is the one that cuts weeds at the root while you stand upright: for most gardeners...
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The 5 Best Shovels for Digging Holes in Clay, Rock, and Roots
The best shovel for digging is one that cuts into the ground instead of bouncing off it: a sharpened spear...
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Garden Hoe Types and Uses: How to Choose the Right One for Weeding and Cultivating
A garden hoe is a long-handled tool with a shaped metal blade used to cut weeds, loosen topsoil, and carve...
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Root Slayer Alternatives: 5 Best Root-Cutting Tools
The best Root Slayer alternatives are the Spear Head Spade, a tempered carbon-manganese steel spade that slices roots in one...
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Spade vs Shovel: The Difference and Which One You Need
A spade cuts and a shovel scoops, and the blade tells you which is which. A labeled anatomy diagram, the...
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How to Transplant Shrubs and Perennials in Fall
Fall is the best time to transplant most shrubs and perennials, because cool air and still-warm soil let roots settle...
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Ergonomic Gardening Tools: Save Your Back, Knees & Wrists
Ergonomic gardening tools are designed to reduce strain on your back, knees, and wrists by using longer handles, angled or...
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Dividing Perennials: How to Do It Without Killing Them
Dividing perennials means digging up an established clump and splitting it into smaller sections, each with its own roots and...
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Spear Head Spade vs Root Slayer: An Honest Comparison
The Spear Head Spade and the Radius Root Slayer are both heavy-duty digging tools built for tough ground, but they...
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Spear Head Spade vs CobraHead: Which Tool Do You Need?
The Spear Head Spade and the CobraHead solve different problems, so most gardeners end up owning both. The Spear Head...
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How to Cut Through Roots When Digging: Tools + Steps
To cut through roots when digging, clear the soil to expose the root, then match your tool to its size....
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Every guide comes back to the same starting point: a sharp spearhead blade and a comfortable handle.
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