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By Brian Minter
Times Newspapers Staff Writer
For the first-time gardener, the world of tools can be a mysterious one. Do I need a trowel? Do I need a plow? Are coveralls mandatory? How about a straw hat? And what’s the difference between a spade and a shovel?
Fortunately, the answers to most of these questions can be found at any local garden center. Yes, you do need a —-irowel. No you do not need a plow. Coveralls are useful but not required. The same goes for the straw hat, although be careful when it gets hot outside.
As for the shovel and the spade, both are useful to have around, and yes, there is a difference. The shovel is longer, and has a pointed tip, while a spade has a rectangular blade.
“A shovel is used for digging holes, but a spade is useful for cutting and turning soil over,” explained Jim Piurkowsky of Echo Hills nursery in Marshall. “You can use a shovel to turn soil, but it’s much harder.”
According to experts, the beginning gardener will typically require about half a dozen basic tools. The
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