Best Shovel for Moving Mondo Grass and Liriope

Q: What is your tool of choice for moving mondo grass and liriope? I am thinking about a spearhead shovel. Would a 32-inch or 40-inch work better? 

A: Spear Head Spades are a patented shovel blade that is more pointed than a standard flat blade or round blade shovel. It looks handy for digging clumps of bulbs and displacing rocks. I use a narrow-blade plumber’s shovel, and it can perform some of the same tasks quite well. Either would be good for moving mondo grass and liriope, which have tough fibrous root balls. I think the 40-inch would give you more leverage.