A gardening tool assembly allows a person to dig holes into the dirt using a single hand. The assembly includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end. A handle is coupled to the first end of the shaft. A blade is coupled to the second end of the shaft and is configured for being inserted into an area of soil. A stop is coupled to the shaft. A perimeter edge of the stop extends outwardly beyond an outer diameter of the shaft wherein the stop is configured to prevent a users hand from sliding down the shaft beyond the stop when the users hand is grasping the handle.
