Floral Shovel with D-Grip Handle

• Powder-Coated 16-Gauge Steel 
• 6" Wide x 8-1/8" Blade 
• 14-1/2" American Hardwood Handle
• Assembled In The USA 

The Floral Shovel with D-Grip Handle is that in-between size you end up reaching for most—bigger than a hand trowel, easier to control than a full shovel. Its open-back, round-point blade is made from powder-coated 16-gauge steel, sized 6 inches wide by 8-1/8 inches tall, and it’s paired with a 14-1/2-inch American hardwood handle topped with a poly D-grip. At 29 inches overall and about 2-1/5 pounds, it feels balanced for quick digging and scooping without wearing you out. We like it for raised beds and container work, especially when we're mixing amendments or planting into looser soil.

This tool shines on repetitive, close-in tasks: filling trays, transplanting, scooping compost, and shaping small planting pockets. The small forward-turned step gives you a place to set your foot when you need a little extra push into the bed, and the powder coating helps the blade resist rust and corrosion in damp conditions. It’s assembled in the USA by A.M. Leonard and backed by their lifetime warranty.

Product Specs

• Overall length: 29 inches
• Weight: 2-1/5 lb
• Blade size: 6" wide x 8-1/8" tall
• Handle length: 14-1/2 inches

Product Tips

• Use it like a scoop for soil and compost, then switch to a slight rocking motion to open planting pockets.
• In raised beds, work along the sidewalls rather than straight down to protect drip lines and roots.
• For tray filling, pull material toward you with the open-back blade, then level with the blade face.
• Tap soil off the blade after use so the powder coat stays cleaner over time.
• It works best in loose to moderately worked soil; for hard clay, pre-loosen with a fork first.

FAQs

What is a floral shovel used for?

It’s made for common garden tasks like mixing amendments, transplanting, planting in raised beds, and moving soil in smaller volumes than a full shovel.

How to use the Floral Shovel with D-Grip Handle?

Grip the D-handle with your top hand and the hardwood shaft with your lower hand for control. Scoop soil or compost with short pulls, or push the blade into loose soil using the forward-turned step when you need extra penetration. For planting, open the hole, set the plant, then use the blade to pull soil back around the root ball and firm gently.

What is the blade made from and will it rust?

The blade is 16-gauge steel with a powder-coated finish designed to resist rust and corrosion under normal use.

Is it good for raised beds and containers?

Yes. The shorter overall length and compact blade size make it especially useful for raised beds, planters, and tray work where full-size tools feel awkward.

What warranty does it include?

It’s covered under A.M. Leonard’s lifetime warranty program.

SKU:

123AFS210D-AML