speaking of shovels, I purchased a trenching shovel a few years ago
to put in a sprinkler system in my yard. it has a standard wooden handle
the blade is about 4" wide and 10" lg. I use it when the ground is to hard
for my hand blade, you can use your foot to push it into the ground. it makes
nice small plugs. you can get them at Home Depot, Lowes & etc.
marion