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8.6-in Carbon steel Garden trowel

Ratings & Reviews for Project Source 8.6-in Carbon steel Garden trowel

4.7
157
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 4.7 out of 5
158 Reviews


96% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this garden trowel for its sturdy metal construction, exceptional durability, and outstanding value. The robust blade and handle hold up well under regular use without bending, even in compact soil. Many appreciate the simple wood-and-metal design without plastic, noting it performs reliably for light gardening tasks in raised beds and potted plants. Reviewers consistently highlight the balance between affordability and functionality, with several purchasing multiple units. A few mention the blade could be deeper or suggest wearing gloves for comfort, but these remain isolated concerns. Overall, most customers consider it an excellent investment.

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158 Customer Reviews

Works great for a budget trowel!

June 21, 2024
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I dig dirt

Would Recommend

Very sturdy was able to replant in Very large pots

April 23, 2024
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Buy a better quality one

Would Not Recommend

Very cheap. Broke on the 2nd dig.

August 22, 2023
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GARDEN TROWL

Works good in soft soil rocky not as well.

July 12, 2023
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Great basic gardening tool

Would Recommend

Nice sturdy shovel, good for re-potting plants and breaking up moderate roots (~1yr of growth). I only have potted plants (balcony, no yard) and this is my only gardening tool.

June 15, 2023
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Best value trowel in the store

Would Recommend

I liked the simple design and sturdiness, it didn’t bend even in the most compact soil.

May 29, 2023
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Useful

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Easy to use, small to get into small spaces. Affordable

May 28, 2023
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Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing

Would Recommend

I like the basic wood and metal aesthetic. The neck is sturdy enough and has not yet bent from the digging I’ve put it through.

May 28, 2023
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Inexpensive option, but less ergonomic

While we were getting a different trowel, my son wanted to get his own. This one was very inexpensive, and honestly just as good as the other one we purchased. Just not as comfortable to hold.

May 24, 2023
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worked good, not breakable by middle schoolers

Would Recommend

Great product, we bought multiples for a volunteer event

May 22, 2023
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