Different Sizes and Uses of a Garden Fork
June 6, 2009 by Stacy42
Not everyone has the luxury of large open spaces and a garden tiller to break up tough patches of ground to create a workable planting area. Sometimes, patches of ground are at a premium and therefore there is no room for a large motor-operated machine to break up the soil so the use of a garden fork is quite important.
Not all gardening jobs are light and in fact, many of them can be quite physically labor intensive with removing sod grass and breaking up soil topping the list. However, with a garden fork, you have a strong implement in which to break up tough soil, a physical, easier way to till by hand without any motorized aids.
The Right Size for the Job
The garden fork comes in a variety of sizes and styles and it will depend on your needs as to which one you choose. For small garden raised beds which needs some soil break up and simple root aeration, a small hand held garden fork would be perfect. However, for large patches of ground, a taller, stronger, heavy duty garden fork would be best for breaking up rocky soil, compacted dirt and aerating large plants and shrubs.
There is even a special garden fork specifically for garden composting and it looks similar to the gardening version except for the fact that the tines are farther apart and curved. With compost, you are turning and mixing peat and compost and you need tines that allow for chunks to prevent from clumping on the fork while at the same time still serving to scoop and mix.
How It’s Made
The large garden fork is largely made from stainless steel tines with heavy-duty forging but the handle could be made from a variety of materials. For instance, some of these tools may have a solid hardwood handle made for durability and time while others may be made from steel. The large version and even the smaller hand held version of the garden fork typically has a “D” shaped handle which offers your hands the best grip and leverage when digging into the ground.
Rubberized grips may be added to the garden fork to provide traction for your hands and to avoid slippage. Another reason for the grips on this particular garden tool is to help prevent the formation of blisters, a common malady gardeners suffer when faced with repetitive movements against a tool without hand protection.
All in all, the garden fork is an excellent tool for any gardener serious about turning the soil and creating something beautiful within a patch of ground. This tool is tough against stubborn soil and saves you some back-breaking physical labor to boot.
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