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New garden tools.
"Nad R" wrote in message ... "DogDiesel" wrote: Hello, I've ordered a soil test kit and a Stirrup hoe. I bought a rake, I've yet to setup my compost bin. I'm trying to figure whats better for turning soil about a foot down. The top 6 inches or so have been tilled . Underneath is hard packed. Should I get a digging fork , broadfork, or a shovel. I don't want to break the tool. I saw narrow long shovels in Home Depot today. Thanks Diesel. Pointy Shovel for turning soil a foot deep. Transfer Shovel for moving soil or finished compost. Garden rake with a one side that is flat for leveling soil. Six or more prong Manure forks are best for turning a compost pile. Broad fork is a luxury item if you have lots of soil to turn that is already loose. A "half moon" edging tool is a nice tool for creating a nice sharp looking boarder. As for breaking tools I find wood is worse. I prefer fiberglass or all steel, cheap steel will bend and wood breaks to easy. Now if you have money to burn a John Deer tractor or a Bobcat.... Sweet ! -- Enjoy Life... Nad R (Garden in zone 5a Michigan) I appreciate the reply. A good Ole shovel is still the way. I saw two good ones at Home Depot. The broad forks look cool . With two handles, but I wasn't sure it would break or not. |
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