Gardena 17000-20 Drainage Shovel

The GARDENA Drainage Shovel 17000-20 is a sturdy garden spade designed for digging, lifting and transferring soil, and creating drainage channels. It combines a hardened steel blade with an ergonomic ashwood shaft and a D-handle to support an efficient working posture. The extra-large foot-rest with a profiled surface improves force transfer when pushing the blade into the ground. The handle wood is FSC® 100% certified and the product includes a 10-year warranty.

Advantages

The hardened steel blade ensures easy penetration of soil and reliable durability for repeated use. The shaped ashwood shaft with D-handle provides comfortable grip and ergonomic posture during extended tasks. The extra-wide, profiled foot-rest reduces slipping and allows stronger downward force. Certified FSC® ashwood and a 10-year warranty confirm material traceability and product quality.

Suitable for

• Digging and transplanting soil in garden beds
• Creating and maintaining drainage channels and trenches
• General landscaping and ground preparation

Key specifications

• Brand: GARDENA
• Model / MPN: 17000-20
• EAN: 4078500042741
• Blade: hardened quality steel
• Shaft: shaped ashwood (FSC® 100% certified)
• Handle type: D-handle
• Foot-rest: extra-large with profiled surface
• Warranty: 10 years

How to use

Position the shovel where you need to dig or form a drainage channel. Place your foot on the profiled foot-rest and push the blade into the ground while keeping a straight, ergonomic posture supported by the D-handle. Use the blade to lift and transfer loosened soil or to shape trenches. Clean the blade after use and store the tool in a dry place to prevent corrosion and prolong service life.

Recommendations

For best results use the GARDENA Drainage Shovel on cultivated or moderately compacted soil; avoid prying on heavily stony ground to prevent blade damage. Regularly dry and oil the ashwood shaft and slightly oil the blade to maintain condition.