"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re planting a tree, spreading mulch, or creating a new landscaping bed, a trusty shovel gets ...

A Bucyrus 14-B shovel perched on timbers digs a trench from the front with long-stick shovel.Photo: Bucyrus International A Bucyrus 30C steam shovel is shown with sewer shovel attachement.Photo: ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved shovel that can be easily directed into tight spaces when digging micro trenches," said an inventor, from Chino Hills, Calif., ...

Based on our efforts, we chose the Bully Tools 12-Gauge Round Point Shovel as the best overall option. It’s comfortable in hand, easy to use, and offers excellent performance in a variety of tasks.