The cheap ones bend where the blade meets the handle. Few people will use gardening tools as much in a year as we do. Keep them oiled and sharp, and do not try to cut two-inch limbs with them, and they will last as long as you will. Wear it on your belt when gardening and you will be surprised how well you can keep up with the pruning when the tool is in your hand in a second, rather than on a shelf in the garage. Sheep shears A wonderful tool for deadheading, pruning things like spiraea and cutting down and cleaning up perennials.
Cultivator Has a long handle and a three- tine head.
Good for weeding, loosening soil to improve aeration and removing footprints from flowerbeds. Yes, you need one. No, a shovel is not just as good. Cutting spade A narrow, flat-bladed, straight top shovel. This could be the most versatile gardening tool of all.