5 reasons you need a garden fork – it's a staple in any gardener's shed, with so many benefits

Garden fork resting against wooden door next to vase of sunflowers.

It’s one of the most popular garden tools out there, but what is a garden fork used for, exactly?

If you haven’t already, you’ll want to add this garden tool to your shed. I recently explored the differences between a shovel and a spade, but the garden fork stands out as a distinctly recognisable piece of equipment. It has a few different uses, though, so I thought I’d take a closer look.