Garden Spades

The humble garden spade (or shovel) is an essential part of any gardener’s armoury and is a versatile tool, whether it’s being used for serious digging and re-shaping or for planting and cultivating and we’ve got a superb selection of spades to suit everyone.

From the classic digging spade, to the border and shrubbery specialists, you’ll find the spade you’re looking for at a great price. In case you’re not sure which spade (or spades) is going to suit your requirements, here’s a helpful little guide:

Digging spades are ideally suited to working in unprepared ground in order to improve draining and creating better soil for the planting of seeds, shrubs and vegetables, while border spades are perfect for maintaining beds and borders, weeding and lifting plants and manure. Shrubbery spades are, unsurprisingly, great for using on and around shrubberies and borders and have a lightweight design for easy carrying and lifting.

Shovel away to your heart’s content without worrying about breaking or splintering, as Bulldog spades, as used by Alan Titchmarsh, are hand-made and forged in Britain to make them exceptionally strong and durable. The wooden shafts are made from robust and sustainable Ash to ensure reliability, while protecting the woodlands of Britain.

Once you’ve worked out which one(s) you need most, simply add them to your basket and either carry on shopping or follow our safe and easy-to-use system to get your order sent out to you. Why not write a review of your spade once you’ve used it? All you have to do is click “Write a Review” and let others know how good you think it is!

So, whether you’re an experienced and frequent gardener, or a part-time newcomer to the green-fingered world, this is your first port of call for spades and shovels. Happy digging!