Wilcox 14-Inch All-Pro Digging Trowel “I use trowels in many situations, and my favorite is the Wilcox. It's sturdy, so you can use it as a lever without worrying that it will bend on the shank. And it has a little heft to it, which helps when you're stabbing at soil. Plus the Wilcox is made from stainless steel, so you can be sure it won't rust or shed chrome.”—James Folsom, director of the Botanical Gardens at the Huntington Library, Art Collection, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, California
Wilcox 14-inch Pro Digging Trowel ($15) at Johnny's Selected Seeds (877/564-6697; johnnyseeds.com)
