How can I get a shovel?

I would really like to bury these peaches my mom sent so I can grow more peaches, but I don't have a shovel! I figure it's a DIY recipe, but do I have to do something specific to unlock it?


Shovels are essential for digging some fossils for Museum, so the best bet is to get Blathers:

  1. Give five bugs or fish to Tom Nook at Residents' Services to get tent kit for Blathers;
  2. Place Blathers's tent;
  3. Visit Blathers to receive shovel recipe.

Source 1, Source 2.