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This tool has flat, square tines and is used for moving heavy soil. “Spading forks are invaluable for preparing soil in the spring and harvesting some types of vegetables in the fall,” Nuss says. “Don’t confuse it with a pitchfork, which has round ed, slender tines and is used to move straw or compost.” •A steel rake. These large rakes are used to break up clay, to smooth out soil, and to rake in fer tilizers. “If the garden is large, get a wide, heavy rake,” Nuss says. “It wouldn’t hurt to have a wide leaf rake for lawn work.” •A hoe. Hoes are used to form rows, cover seeds, move soil, cut out weeds and make holes for CLAIM YOUR BARGATH KPIPMV SET OF 6 SOUP MUGS I 31 . v 31 31 $5O Retail Value With Basset or Sena bedding purchase onh We Absolutely Hare the Best Pru er on Beddmy SERTA MATTRESS & BOX SPRING s— SItJOLE Rt‘(] Ri'i v-n‘l'1 1 . 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Vandalize a neighbor’s tree. Vandals express their anger by defacing young or old trees. Ways to prevent vandals include plant ing large trees (minimum of 2” caliber), prune lower limbs to at least 8’ above the sidewalk or use trees with thorns. Any questions regarding the above article can be addressed to Tom Becker, Penn State Coopera tive Extension at (717) 840-7408. Gardening planting seedlings. “Hoes come in all types and sizes, but most gar deners don’t need heavy ones,” Nuss says. The most versatile hoes are dual-purpose models, with a triangular cutting head on one side and a cultivating tool with three tines on the other side.” •A hand trowel. Any hand tool that makes gardening more effi cient is an invaluable addition to the homeowner’s arsenal of tools. “Hand tools are best for marking rows, weeding, making furrows and moving small plants,” Nuss says. 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