Break through hard, rocky or compacted ground with a garden pick. A pick concentrates force onto a narrow point to crack clay, rock and old concrete, while a wider adze end chops through roots and loosens soil. Short-handled hand picks are perfect for raised beds, tight spaces and planting in rocky soil, and full-length picks suit digging trenches and post holes. Look for forged heads and strong hardwood or fibreglass handles. For heavier work, see our pickaxes, mattocks and slide hammers.
