BULLY TOOLS Broadfork

A broadfork is designed for broad-acre aeration rather than turning over individual shovelfuls of dirt. By standing on the crossbar and using your body weight, you leverage the five tines to lift and loosen the soil profile without disrupting the soil structure or the beneficial microbial life beneath the surface.

Yes, the tool is rated for heavy-duty use. The fiberglass handles provide a high strength-to-weight ratio, offering the necessary rigidity to pry through compacted earth while remaining lighter and more weather-resistant than traditional wooden handles.

Yes, the handles are designed to be removable. This makes the tool much easier to store in a shed or garage during the off-season, as you can break it down into a more compact footprint.

While the broadfork is excellent for maintaining existing garden beds and aerating soil, it is not a sod-buster. If you are working with extremely hard, virgin soil, you may need to clear the grass or till the area first before using the broadfork to refine and aerate the bed.

The 10.75-inch tines are long enough to reach deep into the root zone, which is critical for promoting better water infiltration and nutrient absorption. This depth also makes it an effective tool for harvesting root vegetables like potatoes or carrots without damaging the crop.