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for heavy work, eg removing strong roots, I would personally use a mattock or pick axe.
QuoteJust because you've paid a lot of money for a tool, doesn't mean it's going to be any better.I disagree. Buy cheap, buy twice as they say.Allotments are no place for Micky Mouse tools, you need the best and the knowledge as to how to use them. If money is lacking buy secondhand.
Just because you've paid a lot of money for a tool, doesn't mean it's going to be any better.
Pick axe every day.Our new plot is pretty much like a brick with weeds on.The pick will get into the soil, a spade and fork will not get more than 2" deep. I've been using the pick to break out lumps and roughly break them up. Then, turning the axe on it's side presenting a masive surface area smashing the lumps which is breaking them down in half the time a fork, spade, hoe or anything else can. Additionally you can drag it through the broken soil to remove roots etc. Finally by laying it on it's side it can be used to "rake" the soil flat.ALL THIS FOR £12.00 or less!!! ;D