Spear & Jackson Bulb Planter Reviews

4.5 Rating 164 Reviews

Spear & Jackson Bulb Planter Stainless steel body Adjustable handle for easier release of soil during use Spring loaded adjustable handle for faster and easier release of soil Depth measuring aid A stainless steel bulb planter for use in the garden. Place the planter into the soil, twist and press the handle. This removes soil leaving an ideal hole for the bulb to be placed, place bulb planter back over the hole and release the soil back in ontop of the bulb. Product Dimensions: 4.7D x 9.3W x 3.9H centimetres

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Rosefield Farm,
Annan
Dumfries and Galloway
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“Good idea. Be careful if you use this in heavy or clayridden soil: I don't think that you would have to try very hard to break it because the rivets aren't too strong”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Good. Best creation ever sharon”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Gave up. Maybe I have the wrong sort of soil it was quicker to use a trowel maybe it would be better suited to lawns?”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Fair VFM bulb planter works well in our light soil, it has planted hundreds of crocus bulbs. I organised 2 annual community crocus bulb planting events along the Main Street verge in our village, with nearly 3,000 bulbs planted over 2 years. I ended up planting several hundred bulbs myself using this hand bulb planter until I got blisters on my hand from overdoing it . We are fortunate in having a relatively light sandy soil in our area with no stones, and crocus bulbs do not need to go too deep.This planter worked well, the sharp edge cutting through lawn or verge turf fine, then a twist and pull out leaving the hole for the crocus bulb to be dropped in, returning the plug of soil on top which is easily extracted by pulling the handles together. An efficient neat and tidy job well done, and a reasonable value for money tool.I chose a planter that was mid range, fearing that cheaper ones would be too flimsy and not last. It proved to be well up to the job locally, with me planting getting on towards a thousand bulbs with it. Because we were trying to get lots of bulbs in during a short space of time in had an intense use, and my wrist was aching from the push twist and turn action after a couple of hours session. Planting bulbs of various sorts in my own garden at a more leisurely pace this worked well, including larger daffodil bulbs that need to go 6 inches deep. It is still going strong 2 1/2 years after I bought it and has not rusted.My one piece of advice, if you have heavier soil with stones, and are planning on planting lots of bulbs that need to go deeper, to save your back and wrists you might be better going for a foot operated bulb planter with a long wooden handle that will be more robust and durable, and put less fatigue and strain on your hands. But if you have a workable soil with few stones and are planting shallower depth bulbs, and can pace yourself, then this is an ideal tool for the job.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Bulb planter. Does what it says on the tin.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Looks good but not for clay. This bulb planter is pretty sturdy and would probably work well in light soil but much of ours is clay. You have to squeeze the handle to release the soil you have removed. The problem for me is that the clay sticks to the inside of the planter and does not drop out when released. I resorted to a trowel after the first 20 bulbs!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Works well in soft ground. Works well in soft ground but very hard when I tried to plant into the lawn. I shall not be regularly bulb planting in the garden but if I were I would invest in a long handled planter with the foot stirrups.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Lightweight and easy to use. It's lightweight and fairly easy to use. Sometimes the soil got stuck inside but I think that would happen to any.”

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Posted 5 years ago