Spade vs. shovel—what’s the difference? Although these two tools have a similar look and we often use them interchangeably in the garden, a gardening shovel and garden spade are actually totally ...

Whether you’re planting a tree, spreading mulch, or creating a new landscaping bed, a trusty shovel gets the job done. When shopping for one of these vital gardening tools, there’s a lot to consider.

Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, and climate change. Her work has been published in USA Today, Forbes Food & Wine, Ambrook Research, and the ...