Leborgne Japanese hoe with wooden handle NaturOvert

H: 28 cm - Lg 1: 17 cm - Lg 2: 20 cm - Weight: 1 kg

• Steel: 2.3 mm thickness

Resistance

• Sturdy socket for good fixation of the handle to the tool head

Additional Features

• Sharpened rounded edge: encourages penetration into the soil
• Footrest: comfort and safety, won't cut boots

One might wonder, what is the difference between a shovel and a spade? Both tools are often used for the same tasks in the garden. However, the spade is generally used for digging holes, moving soil, and turning soil, while the shovel is more for moving materials such as sand, soil or debris.

To dig effortlessly, it’s important to choose a spade that suits your physique and needs. The Leborgne spades are designed to be ergonomic and comfortable to use, thanks to professional quality handles and heat treatments that enhance their durability. Additionally, the Leborgne range of spades offers a variety of models to meet the different needs of gardeners, such as border spades for cutting roots, pointed edge spades for digging in hard soils, lightweight and maneuverable spades for precision work, and high-performance spades for tougher tasks.

Besides the spade, there are other handy tools useful for gardening, such as the fork and the tines. The fork is often used for aerating and turning soil, while the tines help break up clumps of soil and remove unwanted weeds. The choice of tool depends on the time of year and the tasks to be performed. For instance, in the autumn, it's common to use a fork to aerate the soil before planting bulbs or perennials. In winter, it can be useful to use tines to break up frozen clumps of soil to facilitate planting in spring.

Of course, the choice of tool should not only depend on the time of year but also the nature of your garden's soil and your level of experience with tools. Quality tools, such as the Leborgne spades, offer enhanced durability, performance, and strength, thanks to high-quality materials and long-standing expertise in garden tool manufacturing. This is often reflected in the price, but it's important to invest in quality tools to avoid having to replace them regularly.

In conclusion, gardening is a pleasant and enriching hobby, but it can be made even easier with the right and quality tools. By choosing tools like the Leborgne spades, gardeners can enjoy superior comfort and ergonomics, making the most difficult tasks easier. By keeping in mind the best times to use each tool, gardeners can also make the most of their tools to keep their garden and lawn in perfect condition throughout the year.