Okay, so the other day I needed to move a big pile of mulch. I had a regular shovel, you know, the kind with the pointy end. But it was taking forever and honestly, my back was starting to kill me. Then I remembered my neighbor, old man Johnson, always raving about his “flat head shovel.” I figured, why not give it a shot?
So, I went down to the hardware store. I’m wandering around, feeling a little lost, and finally ask one of the guys where the shovels are. He points me to this aisle, and boom, there it is – a whole bunch of shovels, and some of them with these flat, square heads.
Finding the Right One
I picked up a few. Some were super heavy, some felt flimsy. I wanted something that felt solid but wouldn’t break my back (again). I finally settled on one with a good, strong handle and a nice, wide, flat blade. It wasn’t the cheapest, but it felt like it would last.
- Looked for a sturdy handle – didn’t want it snapping on me.
- Checked the weight – not too heavy, not too light.
- Made sure the blade was wide enough to scoop a good amount.
Putting It to the Test
Back home, I dug that flat head shovel into the mulch pile, and wow, what a difference! It was so much easier to scoop up a large amount of mulch with each go. The flat edge made it perfect for sliding along the ground and getting a full load without having to stab at it like with my pointy shovel.
I finished the job in like half the time, and my back wasn’t even complaining. I’m telling you, this flat head shovel is a game changer. I’m officially a convert. I even went back and thanked old man Johnson for the tip. Turns out, he’s been using one for like 50 years! Should’ve listened to him sooner.
So, yeah, if you’re doing any kind of work where you need to move a lot of loose material – mulch, gravel, whatever – get yourself a flat head shovel. You won’t regret it.
