How to choose a shovel
Every gardener has one or more in his arsenal. shovels, which are convenient for cultivating the area, scattering fertilizers and humus, and also for cleaning. But it often happens that work becomes very tiring, calluses appear, and your back hurts. And the reason for this is an illiterately chosen tool.
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How to choose a shovel for the garden?
It is necessary to approach the choice of garden tools responsibly. First of all, we decide on the purpose of the shovel - the choice of a particular one depends on this kind device.
There are several main groups of soil cultivation devices.
Types of shovels
The following types of tools are distinguished:
- Sadovaya. A universal device for solving various tasks in the garden.
- For loosening.
- For digging. Used to cut roots and turn over top layers of soil.
- Loading and unloading. These include coal, grain, sand and crushed stone, as well as metallurgical.
- Snow tool.
- Small-sized. Here you can find sapper, tourist and automobile ones.
Depending on the purpose and type of work, the type of tool is chosen.
Material of manufacture
Steel is considered the most durable. It is from this material that universal shovels are usually made. They will last a long time, but are too heavy and create inconvenience in work. Titanium products are much lighter and more convenient, but are more expensive and fragile when impact forces are required.
Aluminum shovels are an expensive purchase, but they are light and convenient. But the plastic one, although cheap, is short-lived.
As for the cutting material, wood is considered a common option. Fiberglass is no less durable and of high quality. And plastic, aluminum and other materials are too fragile for long-term use.
Having decided on the purpose, select the appropriate device. Be sure to “try” it on yourself, transfer it in your hands - the shaft should be comfortable, the gardener’s back should be straight, the load should be minimal. This way, work will truly be a pleasure.
