Q: What is this spade for?
It digs up, splits and transplants perennials, with a bevelled blade that cuts into the soil.
AB690 - Lee Valley Perennial Spade
Well balanced and lightweight for its size, this spade for digging, splitting and transplanting perennials has a mid-length handle to make it easy to work with from a kneeling or sitting position. It has a 5" × 5 3/4" long blade with a bevelled edge to penetrate soil easily.
The blade is well formed and welded to the tang; all metal components are stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The beech handle is shaped for comfort and lacquered, and has a ferrule that caps the end grain to prevent swelling or splitting. The tool is about 24" long overall. Excellent quality.
It digs up, splits and transplants perennials, with a bevelled blade that cuts into the soil.
The blade is 5" wide and 5 3/4" long with a bevelled edge that sinks easily into soil and is sharp enough to split hardy perennial root systems.
It is about 24" overall, a length that suits kneeling or seated work.
All the metal parts are stainless steel, and the handle is lacquered beechwood.
| Materials | Stainless-steel blade, tang and ferrule; hardwood handle |
| Dimensions | Blade 5" × 5 3/4"; about 24" overall length |
| Includes | Perennial spade |
| Color/Finish | Light wood |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Lee Valley Perennial Spade
Well balanced and lightweight for its size, this spade for digging, splitting and transplanting perennials has a mid-length handle to make it easy to work with from a kneeling or sitting position. It has a 5" × 5 3/4" long blade with a bevelled edge to penetrate soil easily.
The blade is well formed and welded to the tang; all metal components are stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The beech handle is shaped for comfort and lacquered, and has a ferrule that caps the end grain to prevent swelling or splitting. The tool is about 24" long overall. Excellent quality.
