Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Auger- 3"x12" Drill Bit Hole Digger for Post Diggers, Digging Holes- Bulb Planter Tool- Auger Drill for Planting- Garden Digging Tool- 3/8" Non-Slip Hex Drive

I am a geologist, so this auger was excellent. I tried both a battery-powered drill and a 110-volt drill. Both work OK, but if 110-volts is available, then use a power extension cord. The 110-volt drill has better torque. I was pleased to learn that the soil auger also works in a horizontal position. Was able to shear the hard clayey soil and loosen it up. Previously, I used an 8-inch deep auger, but now realize that the 12-inch deep auger is far better and more versatile. This auger helped to drill a garden hole about two feet wide and two feet diameter. That hard clayey soil was excavated by a soil-scoop, then discarded. The new soil was pea-gravel at the base, then organic potting soil mixed with coarse clean sand. The extra-large hole is then backfilled with the new soil, and the future roots will extend downward where the residual moisture is located. The hexagonal shaft fits into the 3-jaw drill chuck, so there is no slippage while digging into hard soil. This soil auger is strongly recommended. It saves back-breaking work with a shovel and trowel.

I am thrilled with the Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Auger! This 3"x12" drill bit hole digger has revolutionized the way I tackle gardening tasks. If you're a gardener or landscaper, this tool is an absolute must-have. First and foremost, let's talk about efficiency. This auger makes digging holes an absolute breeze. Whether I'm planting bulbs, installing fence posts, or creating holes for shrubs, the Power Planter gets the job done in a fraction of the time it would take with traditional methods. The 3-inch diameter is perfect for a wide range of tasks. It effortlessly cuts through soil, even in tough or compacted areas. The depth of 12 inches is ideal for most planting needs, providing ample room for roots to grow and thrive. One of the standout features is the 3/8" non-slip hex drive. This ensures a secure connection to my drill, giving me confidence that the auger will stay in place during use. The hex drive design is also excellent for preventing slipping, even in dense or rocky soil. The build quality of the Power Planter is outstanding. It's sturdy and durable, built to withstand the rigors of regular use in the garden. The construction is solid, and the auger bit is sharp and efficient, making quick work of any digging task. Additionally, the versatility of this tool is impressive. Not only is it great for digging holes, but it also serves as a fantastic bulb planter. I've used it to effortlessly create perfect holes for bulbs, ensuring they're planted at the ideal depth for optimal growth. In conclusion, the Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Auger is a gardener's best friend. It's efficient, versatile, and built to last. If you're tired of back-breaking manual digging or want to speed up your planting process, I highly recommend adding this auger to your gardening arsenal. It's a game-changer that will save you time and effort while producing fantastic results.

The best digging and gardening product I have purchased. Holes for fence post; holes for small trees, you name it. This product was suggested on Consumer Reports so I thought I would give it a try for my outdoor work and it is awesome. I recommend it to anyone that may have a yard full of clay. It will drill right through the clay...give it a try.

This was very easy to use and helped me dig in my clay soil so much easier and faster. The price has gone up since I bought this. I was going to get the next size up, but now I don’t know if I will be getting any more. This one works great and is very well made.

Where do I start? How about with needing to plant 4 fruit trees, 96 stalks of corn, 48 tomato plants, and a couple of blueberry bushes... How did I finish? With this Power Planter drill auger bit. Talk about making fast work out of backbreaking work, this did it for me, and bonus points for being purple! Clearly how fast it works will depend on your drill, but even as my drill was running out of battery, this thing still dug holes way faster and easier than I could. I also used it to just loosen up the soil in the garden, kind of like a giant kitchen mixer. Would recommend highly!

This costs more than others listed on Amazon but it is worth every penny. It is significantly heavier and more sturdy which is exactly what you want to drill through rocky soil like I have. Indeed you get what you pay for.

This was amazing!! I had to dig extra holes for more support for my house I’m building. The holes that needed to be dug were under the frame and not easy to get to. I tried to hand dig and it took me a whole day to get half a hole dug. I needed to find something so I kept trying to think of a way to dig and then it hit me!!! So I researched and found this auger. Was a bit hesitant that it could get through my hard Georgia soil. Well it did and saved me days of struggle and hard work. My holes we dug pretty quick for having to dig 20 inches down. So happy!!!

I was in search of a bulb auger and could not find one with true good reviews. So I decided to get this instead, and WOW this is great , if you have a beefy electric drill with side handle. Fortunately we do! ( A battery operated drill doesn’t have the power to drive this in tough clay soil.) We have tough clay rocky soil. We have used it 5 times so far to plant small bushes. We also used it to get rid of some vine bush thing that was overtaking a bed of roses that had been neglected for years. It took about an hour with the auger. Without the auger, it may have taken 4 to 6 hours and we probably wouldn’t have gotten rid of all the sucker roots! It was a life saver! It seems very well made, and I expect it to last a long time. Here’s what worked for us. 1.When needing to plant a bush or shrub, my husband ( age 74) drilled holes about 7 inches apart around the perimeter of the needed space , then used a spade to remove the soil. Additional drilling was often needed to make the hole deep enough. 2. Dealing with rocks and roots. As others have mentioned, when the auger grabs hold of a root or larger rock it can force the drill and your hands down to the surface rapidly. At first it is best just to let go of your tool, otherwise you may be injured. a. Be careful and try to avoid working directly above rocks or other border materials. Having your hand smashed against such material could be quite painful. b. As you learn to recognize that the auger has grabbed a root or rock, immediately reduce speed, then put it in reverse. When you do this, it will often pull up the rock. 3. I haven’t planted my bulbs yet, but I know this will make quick work of that task!

I am an advocate for the right tool for the job makes for an easy and professional finish to a task. What a pleasure to use this tool. It makes turning the flower beds so easy. Instead of just scraping the surface and ending up in agony with back, wrist and shoulder pain added to hand blisters after an all day session, using the Power Planter 312 has shortened the task to a few hours and I now have soil well tilled to a depth of about a foot. Digging a hole to plant a rose bush took 2 minutes, the 1st minute to dig the hole and the rest of the time to remove the soil and plant the bush. Better still, no blood sweat or tears. Fantastic tool. My only regret is that the information about this tool didn't cross my path earlier.

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Amazing tool!No avid gardener should be without it!Planted 400 bulbs in record time.I tell everyone I can about your power planter,and direct them to you! Thanks for this. Kerry Hazenboom,Summerland,B.C.

must have for bulb planting

This is absolutely flipping amazing!! I can’t do it enough justice! I’m just on the last run of planting 3500 bulbs for a job and without this i would’ve been in some major bulb planting financial disaster! With this I can dig a 300mm deep hole in seconds (for alliums in case your wondering what would require such a deep hole!) and it’s big enough to put my whole hand and bulb down into the hole to plant it the right way up and settle it into position. I have even turned over and fluffed up whole planting flower beds, nothing more than a couple of m2 yet but it is incredible! One moment a compacted bit of soil then seconds later it’s super fluffed and soft and ready to plant.. if you’re at all interested you should definitely buy one, you can’t help but be impressed!