Leborgne Border spade with apple handle novagrip

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

• Iron: 2.3 mm thick

Durability

• Sturdy socket for secure attachment of the handle to the tool head

Product Benefits

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

The question may arise, what is the difference between a shovel and a spade? Indeed, these two tools are often used for the same tasks in the garden. However, the spade is generally used for digging holes, moving soil, and turning over the ground, while the shovel is more commonly used for moving materials such as sand, soil, or debris.

To dig effortlessly, it is important to choose a spade suited to your body shape and needs. The Leborgne spades are designed to be ergonomic and comfortable to use, thanks to professional-quality handles and heat treatments that provide increased durability. Furthermore, the range of Leborgne spades offers a variety of models to meet the different needs of gardeners, such as edger spades for cutting roots, pointed edge spades for digging in hard soils, lightweight and manoeuvrable spades for precision work, and high-performance spades for more difficult tasks.

Besides the spade, there are other handy tools useful for gardening, such as the fork and the trowel. The fork is often used to aerate and turn over the soil, while the trowel is used to 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 example, in autumn, it is common to use a fork to aerate the soil before planting bulbs or perennials. In winter, it can be helpful to use a trowel to break up frozen soil clumps to facilitate planting in spring.

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

In summary, gardening is a pleasant and rewarding hobby, but it can be made even easier with suitable 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 equipment to maintain their garden and lawn in perfect condition throughout the year.