The shovel measures 46 inches long and comes equipped with a large, D-shaped handle that’s easy to grip with both hands, giving you plenty of leverage to pull up even the most stubborn plants.

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Archeologists believe the first shovels were made from the shoulder blades of large animals more than 5,000 years ago. Thank goodness garden-tool technology has evolved.

The gravel was slightly angular, and the size of pieces was medium to large shrimp. ... To dig ditches in sandy or clay soil, I use a duck-billed shovel and a flat-tipped garden spade.