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A detailed buying guide: how to choose a garden fork.
Garden forks are used to loosen soil, lift potatoes and root crops, and move compost, manure, hay and straw. A fork damages roots and tubers less than a shovel and enters dense or root-filled soil more easily. To compare with shovels: how to choose a shovel.
A digging fork has 4 thick flat tines that are strong in the ground, while a hay or manure fork has 3-5 long thin tines. For potatoes there are wide forks with rounded tips.
Tines should be made of hardened steel and not bend against stones or roots. Check how the tines join the base: a forged or welded joint is stronger. About materials: hand tool materials, hardness, coatings and ergonomics.
For digging, a short handle with a D-grip is comfortable, while hay and straw need a long straight handle. A fibreglass handle is strong and does not rot when working with manure and moisture.
A heavy fork enters dense soil better, while a light one is less tiring when moving hay and compost. Choose the weight according to the amount of work and the type of soil.
Soil loosened with a fork keeps its structure and lets air and water through better. For turning compost and working beds, a fork is often more effective than a shovel.
Wear sturdy footwear, keep your feet away from the tines and never leave a fork on the ground with the tines facing up. General rules: how to use hand tools safely.
At ToolsArmenia you can choose a garden fork by type, tines, handle and weight for digging, potatoes, hay and compost.
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