1706 tr. L. Liger Compl. Florist in tr. F. Gentil 153 The Figure of a Garden Fork. This is of use for spreading and disposing the Dung upon the Beds.
1866 15 Mar. 87/3 If they will use the garden fork, and turn the soil up full fork deep..it will put the soil in excellent condition.
2014 M. Horsfall 22/1 Loosen the dry soil with a hoe or mattock and aerate it with a garden fork.