What Different Types of Shovels are there?
There are a number of different types of shovels. Standard garden shovels have a round-point and a blade that is usually about 8 inches wide and 12 long; these are used for the majority of work in the garden. There are also floral shovels, which are used for flower beds, and are therefore designed to move more delicately than the average gardening shovel. These shovels can also be used for digging in tight spaces and transplanting small plants and shrubs. There are also square-point shovels which are edged with a flat bottom, and are used for gardening tasks such as the collecting and lifting of loosened material. Square-point shovels are designed for already loosened material, and not for digging up unloosened material. Especially ideal for moving garden materials, you can often find square-point shovels with a poly handle grip, for better control. The most important thing to remember is that in order to save your back, you must match the proper shovel to the job. After all, shovels a
