Collection: Garden Shovels

Choose from our selection of quality long-handled garden shovels

Person digging soil with a long-handled shovel

Garden shovels help with digging, planting, moving loose materials, and preparing beds. This collection includes full-size digging shovels, compact and mini options, post-hole tools, and spade-style designs for more controlled cuts in soil.

Choose the right shovel for the job

  • Digging shovels have a pointed or shaped blade for opening planting holes and working in established beds.
  • Post-hole tools are designed to remove soil from narrow, deeper holes for posts or similar projects.
  • Compact shovels are useful where storage or working space is limited and for smaller garden tasks.
  • Spade-style blades provide a straighter edge for edging, dividing plants, and making controlled cuts.

Compare blade shape, handle length, grip style, and overall tool weight before choosing. Soil moisture and compaction affect how easily any shovel works, so avoid forcing the blade where roots, rocks, or hardpan create resistance. For smoothing prepared beds and spreading loose amendments, see our garden rakes.