Planting Auger

Planting Auger
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Tired of being hunched over with a trowel? Quickly plug in hundreds of flowerbulbs and plants for a naturalized look in your landscape! Also handy in established garden beds. Works with most corded and modern cordless drills. (Manufacturer recommends any corded drill, ⅜" or larger. For cordless, use a ½" drill with at least 18 volts of power.) There are lots of garden augers on the market, but we chose this one because it’s sturdy, made in the USA, and the end that you insert in the drill chuck is a continuation of the shaft (rather than a separate piece welded on, which tends to break off). If you’re augering into soil that isn’t cultivated, we recommend a drill with a side handle, to stabilize the tool and protect your trigger hand from sudden torque. Auger diameter 2¾"; overall length 24".

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8927 Planting Auger

A:  auger
$49.00

Additional Information

How we planted tons of flowerbulbs into the lawn around our warehouse:

  • Mow the grass as low as possible.
  • Use the Planting Auger to drill holes into the sod (appropriate depth depends on plant species), in irregular clusters for a naturalized look.
  • Drop in 1–2 Tbsp Vegemighty per hole.
  • Set the bulbs in the holes, upright!
  • Backfill holes with VT Compost Perennial Blend or aged compost.
  • Spread a bit more Perennial Blend or compost (up to 1" thick) to cover the remaining grass in the cluster area.
  • Cover the area with your preferred mulch (Buckwheat Hulls or organic straw) and then wait patiently for spring!