Auger Drill Bit for Planting 2 Pack 1.6 x 16 Inch & 3.5 x 16 Inch Set – Garden Spiral Hole and Bulb Planter Tool for Umbrella Holes - Compatible with 3/8 Inch Hex Drive

I had purchased an auger bulb drill bit from tractor supply and got frustrated with how crappy it did. I ordered these and what a difference. I’m located in South Carolina and the soil in my yard is a mix of top soil, clay and gravel. I was able to dig my holes in no time with the bits bringing the gravel to the top. They worked great and I was able to plant my 20 plants easily. There are multiple sizes and I used the smaller ones first to get everything started, then upsized as needed. Great design of the augers to be able to dig down in the gravel. Definitely worth the money.

These are very well made and sturdy. I used the smaller of the two sizes with a 20v DeWalt cordless drill, which is a very powerful drill. I used the bit to plant in tough North Texas soil, which is less like soil and more like rock-filled clay - the most difficult substance one can imagine to plant in, aside from concrete. This auger made the job easier, I was able to break up this impossible soil and remove the excess dirt with a shovel. It’s a nearly impossible job otherwise. I made three large holes to plant shrubs that came in 2 gallon buckets, so the holes were about 18” in diameter and maybe 14” deep, leaving plenty of room to add good soil around the new plants.One thing to note, when you hit rocks or roots or just tough sticky clay, the drill will kick back with considerable force, and I’ve got a sore shoulder and wrists from that. After a while you learn to be less aggressive with the drilling and take smaller bites to avoid injury. If your drill has a two-speed gearbox, use the lower, higher torque setting, especially in tough soils, but please use caution!In all, this is a great tool that makes the difficult job of digging in tough earth much easier.

Great gift for the gardening wife. Drills perfect size holes for potted plants, bulbs, and starters. Quality is good for the price. I don't understand why we got multiples of the same size, but it was exactly as described.Chucked up into our cordless Milwaukee without issues.

I have to admit to having been skeptical about this product. The ground about 2 inches beneath the surface of our property is firm, damp, clay. Even tillers have problems cutting into this soil. These augers, however, despite being affordable, were able to dig down 4 inches with ease, and a bit further with some help from a digging bar. This left us with some perfect spots to mix in gardening soil and our tomato plants. The smaller auger appears made for planting decorative flowers, and the larger is appropriately sized for larger garden plants like cucumbers, etc. They cut into the ground very well and appear sturdy enough to use for several more seasons. These cut down the time and work involved with putting in my wife's garden considerably and I'd recommend them to anyone who likes to have a garden but hates the effort it takes to make their imperfect soil accept the plants.

This is sturdy and worked great. We used it around the trees in our orchard when we were fertilizing the trees. So glad I got it!!!!

It's worked well so far for 4x4 or 6x6 fence post repairs where I need to get a good sized hole started with minimal tools. A post hole digger can optionally be used alongside this to make your life a bit easier getting residual dirt out of the hole.This makes much quicker work than a post hole digger alone does though and is easily worth the cost to me.I've ground up against rocks and even a large brick - the black coating rubs off but I was surprised to see how smoothly the metal resisted the scratching. It didn't dent or deform.The hex tip is also large and strong and hasn't worn or slipped yet. Just make sure you click the chuck tight around it and be gentle.Lastly, using these can be hard or even dangerous on your wrists, especially with 20V drills set to max torque (usually setting 2 on drill mode on your drill) so do be cautious of how you are holding this. It helps a lot to have some bracing or to brace the drill battery between your knees. If you can't do this, try to hold it in a way that will prevent it from bucking and twisting your wrist unexpectedly. Start at low torque and work your way up.

I used these to drill holes in the ground to plant flowers. They worked great until I forgot about them. That happens in old age.

Love this ❣️ makes gardening more fun and it’s very sturdy, doesn’t bend, each is one solid piece. Go slow and be careful not to hit rocks or tree roots. If you have a Good drill, you can go right to work and have fun with this tool ❣️ I’m a 75 year old granny and loving this❣️🌹❣️ I have hard clay soil and this works, makes the soil so much easier to work with❣️