Gardening would be outside my knowledge realm, but I know my late wife loved using a tool like this when she puttered about in her garden
If you have a big dog that likes to pull, you could help him work on that
Edward Tools Hoe and Cultivator Hand Tiller - Carbon Steel Blade - Heavy Duty for loosening Soil, Weeding and Digging - Rubber Ergo Grip Handle - Rust Proof https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTDMUCI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_FDSZ6GC8JMAWAKZ2XJ9Z