Each is fitted with an FSC-certified solid ash handle for ultimate strength and shock resistance, oiled to provide first-class protection against the elements. The spade should be held close to your body for control and to limit the amount you have to lean towards it to dig. All the garden spades were trialled and tested in a number of scenarios, which included digging and clearing an area of ground, digging and turning over the soil to get it ready for planting and lifting and transplanting perennials. The ash shaft and handle are made from one continuous piece of wood and the YD handle is capped with stainless steel to make it even more robust. Rust-resistant stainless steel is used to give durability, as well as providing a surface that gives a cleaner movement through the soil.

Like all our RHS-endorsed stainless steel tools, this small Groundbreaker spade is covered by our lifetime guarantee. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . If it meets a stone or root as it cuts down through the soil, it simply passes the obstruction to the side, taking the hard work out of digging in hard or stony soils. The size is just right - not too big, but big enough - and it has plenty of heft, but it's not too heavy for me to manage easily.Overall, a spade is an essential tool for any gardener or landscaper, and its versatility makes it a valuable addition to any tool collection.

Heavy digging spades are favoured by some because their weight helps the blade cut through the soil more easily. We have everything for the dedicated and occasional gardener alike, as well as providing great places to visit for a great cup of coffee and much more. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). Our stainless steel small Groundbreaker spade is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate accolade in gardening.Wonderfully situated in Wychbold near Droitwich, West Hagley near Stourbridge, Cheltenham and also Millets Farm in Oxfordshire, Webbs is a family business committed to providing the very best for your garden and home. This is a nicely designed spade that feels well balanced, digs sharply and has a comfortable handle and good length shaft.