Ladies' Spade

I'm looking for a recommendation for a ladies' spade as this is what my wife wants for her birthday, no less.
As there are dozens of spades on the market, none of which leap out as being specifically better suited for the gentler sex, can I throw it open to the experts to give their view.

 

i think you might be looking for a border spade, slightly small than a 'normal' one - i use border forks and spades cos the big ones are too big for me


loopy

(5'3 and eight stone lol)

 

A spade for a lady you say ...? Will this do?

Im afraid I couldnt find one with feathers or crystals on.

 

Blimey, it looks like someone has been processing the photo in Photoshop or The Gimp and put a pink layer over that part of the spade. Come on, confess, you did do that didn't you?

 

go to the local library and look at some back issues of Which/Gardening Which - I'm sure they haveb reviewed these in the recent past.

Stainless steel is popular but best suited to non-stoney ground. Go for a Y or a D handle. Sorry but I use a long-handled Power spade and fork.

 

Its genuine, I promise!

Had I fired up photoshop, my LadySpade� would have diamanté shoe storage PLUS a hair straightening attachment.

 

have a look here


http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_12?url=search-alias%3Doutdoor&field-keywords=border+spade&sprefix=border+spade


lots of ideas

loopy

 

have a look at the five star rated and then the customer reviews

loopy

 

I guess this might sound daft, but I think you should take your dearly beloved to choose her own. I recently bought myself a new spade and (as has already been suggested) went for a border spade but it's surprising how much difference in weight there can be between different brands. I tried several - all with stainless steel heads - and some I could barely lift, others while being light enough, just felt 'awkward'.

Take her to a garden centre and let her choose her own spade - for extra brownie points you could throw in a few plants and lunch too! :hehe: