Photo: iStock We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Home Advice You Can Trust Tips, tricks & ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox daily. When you’re choosing a shovel, it’s important to think about how you’ll use the shovel so you can select one that is suited to the task. Shovels can be used to dig, scoop, push, toss, spread, and more, but not every shovel is suited to these tasks.   There are three main shovel types, including snow shovels for winter maintenance, landscaping shovels to deal with spring, summer, and fall yard work, and specialty shovels for specific jobs, like post hole shovels.…