Now I call a spade a spade, but if you want to dig a hole, you need a shovel and if it's at ground level, make sure your tool has a long handle. This will save you from bending.

How deep should the post hole be and should there be gravel at the bottom of the hole? A–For solid support, the post hole should go down to the frost line (usually 30 or 36 inches).

Tools needed include a wheelbarrow, spade, fork, rake, some dolomite to sweeten the soil, a general purpose fertiliser and the most important ingredient - a balanced compost.