Roamwild Multi-Digger Garden Spade – Reinforced Fibreglass Light Weight Gardening Arrow Head Shovel with Unique Dual Soft AIR Light Grip Technology & Root Saw Stump Cutter.

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I need to dig around 15 new holes for concrete posts. I also need to dig out about the same and so I need to buy some gear to do it with. I've been looking on youtube for ideas but not seen much apart from a post digger with two poles on it that doesn't seem too efficient. Laying the foundations for a carport or garage: it stands to reason that you need a level surface for building projects. Levelling your garden is an essential first step in the process. These spades are intended for all of the jobs you might expect to encounter whilst digging in the garden: moving earth, cutting through roots, and turning soil. The shafts of gardening spades can be made from various materials. The most common materials are wood, polypropylene, fibreglass and aluminium.

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They’re often lighter than digging spades, and may be easier for petite gardeners to use for prolonged periods. And for removing the old posts, is there a recommended way to go about it or just dig a big hole round them and push them over?Don’t panic! It takes a lot of work, but the results can be spectacular. It can make a grotty old patch of grass look like a Wimbledon tennis court. Our expertise We've tested a range of spade brands, using them in different gardens and situations to help you find the right one for your garden. Each spade has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to comfort , durability , handling and value for money. Every spade in our round up below has scored a minimum of four out of five stars, so you can buy with confidence.

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There are several small features that help boost the quality of the spade further, including the tread on the top of the head, and the extra bolts on the shaft and under the handle to make it stronger. There’s also a ‘dent’ whittled into the handle that will stop it from coming loose and twisting over time.Building a shed or a garden office: your new building requires structural integrity. You’ll need a perfectly level surface before you begin your building project. For best results, lay a concrete base.

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Carbon steel, on the other hand, has the ability to rust. Whilst it won’t rust immediately, or especially easily, it still has the potential to do so. Therefore, slightly more maintenance and care is required with a carbon-steel blade. The main benefit of carbon steel is that it’s stronger than stainless steel due to its high carbon content. Digging spades that weigh between 1.5 – 2.5 kg are generally easy to manage whilst being robust enough to withstand all typical gardening work.We hope we’ve given you all the information you need to plan your garden levelling project. But if you still have questions, we’d love to hear from you.

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There are a few construction features to look out for which are a mark of higher quality spades. These spades are likely to be longer lasting or easier to use: Levelling your garden is the process of starting from scratch with your lawn. Essentially, you clear out your existing turf to level out the soil surface. With a head made from carbon steel, instead of the standard stainless-steel construction, this Kent and Stowe Digging Spade is a particularly strong tool to use in the garden.The ash-wood components are made from FSC approved timber, which reassures that the wood has been responsibly sourced. The handle and head are both strong enough to complete a lot of challenging work like tree stump removal, moving heavy soil, and shifting gravel. Before you start levelling, the soil needs to be dry – a heavy rain shower can cause real problems and considerable delays. Waterlogged soil is extremely heavy and difficult to dig. Step 2: Mark the ground Levelling by hand is obviously much harder. You’ll need a good quality spade and a rake. You’ll also need a wheelbarrow and a spirit level.